South Africa, March 23 -- The show is described by the SABC as "a brand-new hard-hitting show, presented by the incomparable Clement Manyathela where tough questions are tackled".

Manyathela, has also confirmed that the programme will not be renewed when its contract comes to an end, saying he was informed of the decision by SABC management.

Proud of the work

Manyathela defended the programme on social media. "I remain proud of the work we did on Face the Nation. [The] former exec for news told us a year after we started that Face the Nation brought in numbers on that slot that the SABC has not seen in four years. We held power to account and asked tough questions even when it was uncomfortable. That work continues," he wrote.

A "comp...