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Cue Radio is back with episode 5 on the National Arts Festival here in Makhanda - we have a profound examination of faith and love; a freshly squeezed drag show; some jealousy and witchcraft and we speak to members of the audience at a show about women in a prison.

In today's episode all about the National Arts Festival, we learn about making wine in Scotland - as improbable as that might seem - and we hear about a new take on "The Last Supper". Gender Based Violence is a blight on South African society it is also the subject of a powerful production entitled "Text me when you arrive". Cue Radio's host is Thandolwethu Madlophe.

In Cue Radio today, we have humour with Eastern Cape talent, Khanyisa Bunu and then some serious reflections on how people confront societal problems - as well the smooth sounds of the South African National Jazz Orchestra.

In today's episode of Cue radio, we hear about performance art blurring the lines between art and life. The CEO of Festival talks about some unexpected problems facing the current edition of Festival and we hear from a number of vendors selling their wares on the streets of Makhanda. We also have good dose of a special kind of comedy.

The National Arts Festival is officially underway and so is Cue Radio. Top journalism students from Rhodes University are putting on a special show everyday to tell our listeners what shows to watch, arts exhibitions to visit and which stalls at the Village Green have the best snacks. Here is the first edition of Cue Radio, 2024. Enjoy.

Cue Radio brings you live, up-to-date coverage of the annual National Arts Festival in Makhanda, South Africa.