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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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3,995 Episodes
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Weekly Africa Report

We continue with our Weekly Africa Report and today we look at the European Union's renewed sanctions against the chosen successor of outgoing Congolese president Joseph Kabila, barely two weeks before the historic election. Elsewhere, the Burundian government have issued warrant of arrest for former president Pierre Buyoya. Buyoya, who…
12 Dec 2018 9AM 15 min

Activists call on Ramaphosa to respect land rights

Activists around the world have called on president Cyril Ramaphosa to protect and respect land rights of indigenous people. They say the South African government must put people first before profit and uphold the legal right of indigenous communities to decide the fate of their home. For more on this…
12 Dec 2018 9AM 11 min

Weekly World Economic Report

We continue with our weekly economic report and today we look at the Gulf Cooperation Summit which came to an end in Riyadh without any major breakthrough. Qatar is still under the blockade and last week indicated it is leaving OPEC. Elsewhere, Britain plunged deeper into Brexit crisis as European…
11 Dec 2018 9AM 13 min

Mortimer Saunders handed two life sentences

The Western Cape High Court has sentenced Mortmer Saunders to two life sentences for the murder and rape of three year Courtney Peters. On line is Child Rights Consultant and member of the International Society for the Protection of Children Joan van Niekerk.
11 Dec 2018 9AM 9 min

Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 70-years-old

Seventy years ago, the then 58 members of the United Nations adopted its first two fundamental frameworks at the General Assembly in Paris. One of those was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Day on December 10. But according to Amnesty International, human rights continue to deteriorate. So what are…
10 Dec 2018 10AM 15 min

Sexual violence as a weapon of war

The Noble Peace Prize was this year given to Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad, for their exceptional work in human rights. Mukwege has provided medical care and surgery to thousands of survivors of of sexual violence in his country, DRC while Murad is Yazidi woman from northern Iraq. On line…
10 Dec 2018 9AM 9 min

Book review: The Wanderings by Aleksandar Bajic

The retelling of the classical story of King Odysseus and the Queen Penelope. The famous story of Odysseus's long journey home after the Trojan War, comprising some history and a whole lot of mythology, becomes the subject novel. On line is Author Aleksandar Bajic, born in Serbia and relocated to…
7 Dec 2018 10AM 17 min

Media Hit Parade

MediaHitParade looks at stories hitting the numbers both local and international .On line with latest findings is co-founder at Acumen Media Tonya Khoury
7 Dec 2018 9AM 14 min

Combating racism in the S.A

South Africa has a very painful past and the wounds are not going to heal quickly. Many bridges between the diverse people need to be built and maintained. However combating racism wont be easy and needs conscientising. On line is CEO of ITCHAF Training Institute Devan Moonsamy.
6 Dec 2018 9AM 10 min

Land mark orthopedic procedure for amputees

A Stellenbosch University professor, in collaboration with the Institute for Orthopaedics at Mediclinic have performed South Africa's first osseointegration prosthesis implant. The new procedure will drastically improve the lives of leg amputees. On line is Othopaedic Surgeon at the Division of Othopaedics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University…
6 Dec 2018 9AM 8 min

Shamila Batohi is the new DPP

The appointment of Advocate Shamila Batohi as the new Director of Public Prosecution has been widely welcomed. Since 1994, no DPP has completed his tenure of office in the democratic South Africa, making it the toughest job in the country. On line is Director and Head of Projects at Accountability…
5 Dec 2018 9AM 9 min

Zimbabwe: Kgalema Motlanthe commission of inquiry

A Non Governmental Organisation in Zimbabwe has expressed fears of tempering with evidence following the conclusion of the Kgalema Motlanthe Commission of Inquiry. The inquiry was tasked to probe the killings of civilians by the military post elections. On line is Crisis Group Senior Consultant for Southern Africa Piers Pigou.
3 Dec 2018 9AM 7 min

AKF hosts youth camp on Robben Island

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is hosting a four day Youth leadership Camp at Robben Island. This comes as result of the Foundation's centenary project aimed at continuing the legacy of Kathrada and Mandela generation of leaders. On line is the foundation's Executive Director Neeshan Bolton.
3 Dec 2018 9AM 12 min

Book Review: House of Tshatshu

In rural South Africa today, chieftaincies are resurging after having been disbanded in colonial times. Among these is the amaTshatshu of the Eastern Cape, which was disbanded in 1852 by the British and recognised once more under the democratic ANC dispensation. Online is author Dr Ann Kelk Mager
30 Nov 2018 10AM 18 min

Media Hit Parade

We turn our attention to Media Hit Parade and see who has been hitting the numbers in terms of new. On line is Acumen Media co-founder Tonya Khoury.
30 Nov 2018 9AM 9 min

Coalition forces kill 23 civilians in Helmand

At least 23 civilians were killed when allied forces hit the city of Garmser in Helmand province of Afghanistan. Initial indications suggest that among those killed were women and children. The air strike comes days after the Afghan's government planned peace talks with the Taliban leaders. On line from Kabul…
30 Nov 2018 9AM 9 min

Police Minister Bheki Cele hails anti-gang unit a success thus far

Police Minister Bheki Cele has given an update on then progress made by the Anti Gang Unit. The Unit was established by president Cyril Ramaphosa following months of outcry from various Cape Town communities. VOC journalist Zaahidah Meyer attended the event.
29 Nov 2018 9AM 8 min

Bo-Kaap Youth Movement breaks its silence

The Bo-Kaap Youth Movement today held a press conference after coming under severe criticism form the community for entering into an agreement with Construction company Blok, which has allowed for the construction of high rise buildings in the area. VOC journalist Tauhierah Salie monitored the events.
29 Nov 2018 9AM 5 min

Weekly Africa Report

We continue with our Weekly Africa Report and today we focus on Gabon, where president Ali Bongo has been absent for over a month due to poor health. In Lesotho, Members of Parliament (MP) are demanding a 100 percent pay increase despite being the already among the best paid on…
28 Nov 2018 9AM 18 min

NGO's unhappy with NHI Bill

Civil Society Organisations are calling for proper consideration of public comments on the National Health Insurance ( NHI ) Bill. The draft bill was finally published for comment in June 2018 despite requests for extension by these organisations. On line is Section 27 Activist Nomatter Ndebele.
28 Nov 2018 9AM 5 min
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