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Drivetime

The 4-6 pm current affairs Drivetime Show is hosted by veteran journalist Shafiq Morton, winner of two Vodacom Awards, and an AfriCAN author’s award. Analytical and thought-provoking, Morton brings his decades of experience as a photo-journalist, historian and broadcaster to the show, added with his unique brand of humour and wit. The show has its own distinct local and global flavour and was nominated for the MTN Awards in 2014 and the Liberty Life Awards in 2016. The 5.10pm interview on Drivetime is its in-depth highlight and has covered stories in over 100 countries. During the show listener participation is encouraged via WhatsApp and SMS.
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Saudi Arabia to deport hundreds of Rohingya

Saudi Arabia has long proclaimed itself to be the “guardian” of Islam’s holiest sites, and by extension Islam itself, thus promoting the Kingdom as defenders of Muslims. To that end, Saudi Arabia again finds itself under increasing scrutiny but this time for its mistreatment of Rohingya Muslim refugees, all of…
24 Jan 2019 10AM 10 min

Death of André Hanekom while imprisoned in Mozambique

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has directed High Commissioner to Mozambique Mandisi Mpahlwa to engage with authorities there to establish the cause of death of André Hanekom, the 61-year-old South African man who was being held in that country on charges related to terrorism. Hanekom's daughter, Amanda, had…
24 Jan 2019 9AM 7 min

Weekly World Economic report

It’s been another interesting week on the African continent, with more protests in Sudan, the domestic turmoil in Zimbabwe , the elections in DRC and of course the upcoming elections in Nigeria To touch on these and other stories, we have Africa report correspondent Chris Zimba, the Managing Consultant at…
23 Jan 2019 9AM 17 min

Ramaphosa signs Political Party Funding Bill into law

For a long time, NGOS and activists have been calling for political parties to disclose where exactly they get their money from. And finally, the Political Party Funding Bill, has been signed into the law by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The bill aims to mitigate shady financial undertakings and conflicts of…
23 Jan 2019 9AM 14 min

Gaza hospitals to shut down due to power shortage

In this part of the show, we turn to the Middle East – where the Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has warned of an unprecedented humanitarian and health disaster after seven hospitals were forced to suspend services because of the power shortage. Hundreds of patients across the…
21 Jan 2019 10AM 11 min

De Lilles new party unveils its interim national leadership committee

It was a GOOD weekend for former mayor Patricia De Lille as her newly launched Good Party unveiled its interim nation leadership committee (NLC) at a press conference yesterday. The NLC consists of 36 members with the power to co-opt additional members if and when required, representative of all nine…
21 Jan 2019 9AM 17 min

Why photographs of dead in Nairobi terror attack failed journalism

Now one of the biggest stories this week was the Al Shabab attack on a Nairobi hotel complex, which claimed the lives of 21 people. And we have been following the debate around the New York Times coverage of the Nairobi attacks, which has sparked some anger on social media…
18 Jan 2019 9AM 11 min

DA election campaign causes a stir

The DA is getting a lot of flack online following their latest election campaign, which uses the hashtag #The ANC is Killing Us. Yesterday, DA supporters in Johannesburg marched to unveil a billboard in memory of the fallen victims of Marikana, Life Esidimeni and for the children who have died…
17 Jan 2019 9AM 12 min

Murders that made headlines in 2018

This year has seen many victories in the court room when it came to convictions and judgement of murderers and rapists. Zaahidah Mayer has been following the cases and now joins us in studio.
21 Dec 2018 9AM 21 min

DRC to postpone elections

Elections in Democratic Republic of Congo due to take place on Sunday maybe postponed for a week, a senior official has disclosed. This comes following the torching of voting machines in a warehouse. President Joseph Kabila is scheduled to step down. On line is leader Congolese Association in Cape Town…
20 Dec 2018 9AM 11 min

Warrant of arrest issued for Grace Mugabe

South Africa's National Prosecution Authority has issued an arrest warrant for former Zimbabwean first lady Grace Mugabe. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe's deputy information minister Energy Mutodi said the former first was unlikely to be extradited. But on line is Zimbabwen political analyst Zenzeni Ndebele.
20 Dec 2018 9AM 3 min

Hatred for journalism threatens democracy

The 2018 World Press Freedom Index, compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reflects growing animosity towards journalists. The Index evaluates the level of press freedom in 180 countries each year. For more is Head of RSF Africa Desk Arnaud Froger
19 Dec 2018 9AM 10 min

UWC honors historian Ebrahim Rhode

The University of the Western Cape has recognized the contribution and service of well known historian Ebrahim Rhode and awarded him with a gold medal. Rhode has over the past 60 years been an influential in uplifting communities. He now joins us on line.
18 Dec 2018 9AM 21 min

Minister Nathi Mthethwa in Bo-Kaap

Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthetwa was today in Bo-Kaap, one of the oldest settlements in South Africa to interact and vist sites of cultural and historical significance. But on line is Ratepayers and Civic Organisation representative Osman Shabodien
17 Dec 2018 9AM 4 min

Reconciliation in SA 24 years later

Yesterday, South Africa marked the 24 th anniversary of Day of Reconciliation. Themed the year of Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu, Liberators of Reconciliation. Addressing thousands at a celebration in Eastern Cape, president Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa belongs to all that lived in it. But the question is, Has…
17 Dec 2018 9AM 13 min

The Kashmir dispute

We now we turn our attention to the Kashmir dispute and its prospects for the future. Recent documents on Kashmir reveal serious rights violations perpetrated by the Indian army. And according to Dr Ghulam Nabi Fai, Secretary General of World Kashmir Awareness Forum said the major challenges faced by activists…
13 Dec 2018 10AM 15 min

Augmented water drops by 17 milliliters in Cape Town

For the last week, the amount of augmented water the city produced dropped further to 17 millilitres per day, lower than pre-drought production. Earlier, the city said the Strandfontein desalination plant is fully operational. How did this happen? On line is Activist from Stop City of Cape Town Sandra Dickson.
13 Dec 2018 9AM 13 min
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