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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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Bo-Kaap residents marginalised by tourism

While tourists buses regularly come to Bo-Kaap, local residents will not benefit unless they are enabled to become owners in the tourism industry. So are the Bo-Kaap residents marginalised by the tourism industry? We chat to Faiez Jacobs, ANC MP and committee member.
22 Feb 2021 9AM 11 min

Ramaphosa defends attacks on judiciary

President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended the county's judicial institutions following recent attacks by former president Jacob Zuma as well as EFF leader Julius Malema. Ramaphosa said attacks against the judiciary should not be taken lightly. We now chat to Political Science lecturer at the University of South Africa (UNISA) Professor…
22 Feb 2021 9AM 12 min

Ramaphosa defends attacks on judiciary

President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended the county's judicial institutions following recent attacks by former president Jacob Zuma as well as EFF leader Julius Malema. Ramaphosa said attacks against the judiciary should not be taken lightly. We now chat to Political Science lecturer at the University of South Africa (UNISA) Professor…
22 Feb 2021 9AM 12 min

Al Imdaad Foundation inaugurates village in Kenya

The Al Imdaad Foundation is Kenya where they are inaugurating a Sahaba village named after Sayyidnan Uthmaan bin Afaa R.A. We now chat to Al Imdaad Foundation trustee, Qari Ziyaad Patel.
22 Feb 2021 6AM 10 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's Africa report we look at the following: -Central Africa Republic (CAR) rebels plead not guilty to war crimes at ICC -Nigerian Okonjo-Iweala becomes first woman to lead WTO -Zimbabwe begin Covid-19 vaccination. On line for comment is political science lecturer at Chrizzma university in Zambia, Dr Charles…
22 Feb 2021 5AM 10 min

UCT Scientists to commence phase one clinical trial of COVID-19 candidate

UCT is expected to commence phase one clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccine candidate hAd5 T-cell. The trial comes after approval from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). We now chat to second chair in the department of medicine at UCT, Professor Graeme Meintjes
22 Feb 2021 5AM 10 min

Weekly economic report

In this week's economic report, we look at the following: -Deloittee agrees to pay out R1.3bn compensation to claimants against Steinhoff. -Nigerian Ngozi Okonjo -Iweala is new WTO chief. -Mideast tensions drive oil to 13 month high. On line for comment is Senior Researcher at the University of Pretoria, Dr…
22 Feb 2021 5AM 14 min

Was the ICC ruling on Ugandan Dominic Ongwen a mistake?

The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague has found Dominic Ongwen, a Ugandan former child soldier, guilty of crimes against humanity and war crimes. But in its judgement, judges ignored Ongwen's background in the guilty verdict. Was this a mistake? On line is Associate Professor of International Law at…
22 Feb 2021 4AM 18 min

Book Review: ''At Any Cost'' by Stephen Timm

In this today's book review, we chat to author Stephen Timm about his new book focusing on SA man behind the start-up Shopin, who was exposed as an audacious fraudster. This is the story of how Eran Eyal's house of cards came tumbling down. Cape Town-based journalist, researcher and writer…
19 Feb 2021 10AM 23 min

Corruption Watch launches tool to help public hold SAPS accountable

Corruption Watch (CW) has launched an interactive data tool that empowers the public to hold SAPS accountable. The Veza tool will help improve transparency in policing and places the power to hold the South African Police Service accountable in the public. On line for comment is Corruption Watch head of…
19 Feb 2021 9AM 10 min

World Day of Social Justice

“A call for Social Justice” is the theme for tomorow's World Day of Social Justice following the declaration for Fair Globalisation on 10th June 2008 by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The declaration comes at a crucial political moment, reflecting on the wide consensus on the need for a strong…
19 Feb 2021 9AM 10 min

Trump cleared in impeachment trial

Former US president Donald Trump has been acquitted of his impeachment trial after 50 Democrats and seven Republicans voted to convict him. The Senate acqitted Trump after his second impeachment trial on Saturday, however, that does not make him immune from criminal justice system or future civil litigation. So what…
15 Feb 2021 10AM 23 min

SANEF calls for journos paid by SSA to be exposed

The South African National Editors Forum (SANEF) has called on the state capture inquiry to reveal the names of journalists who were allegedly paid by the State Security Agency. SANEF issued a statement in its first council meeting yesterday. On line for comment is SANEF programme manager, Hopewell Radebe.
15 Feb 2021 9AM 5 min

ANC NEC adopts guidelines for party offenders

The ANC's National Executive Committee has adopted guidelines aimed at renewing the party and strengthening credibilty and its integrity. The guidelines will set out processes to be followed when dealing with members in conflict with the law. On line for comment is lecturer in the department of African Studies at…
15 Feb 2021 9AM 9 min

Ramaphosa announces infrastructure investment

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced government's continued commitment to infrastructure investment as it strives to stimulate growth and job creation. The president said the R100 billion infrastructure fund is now in its operation and funding projects like major highways. We now chat to Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim…
12 Feb 2021 9AM 18 min

Opposition parties slam SONA as nothing new

Opposition political parties have criticised and rebelled president Cyril Ramaphosa's 2021 State of the Nation Address as nothing new. The president delivered little on new plans but more on reporting back progress made. On line for comment is Congress of the People (COPE) Member of Parliament, Pakes Digketsi.
12 Feb 2021 9AM 8 min

Pre-SONA 2021 Analysis

Welcome to our special broadcast of the State of the Nation Address where we are monitoring what to expect in this years SONA by president Cyril Ramaphosa. We are again joined by a panel of experts, In Pretoria, Dr Jason Musyoka, Senior Researcher, University of Pretoria, and here in Cape…
12 Feb 2021 7AM 23 min

SONA 2021 Post Analysis

We are back with our special SONA 2021 Live broadcast from our Salt River studios. We have our panel of experts this evening to continue giving us insights on what it all means for the country to move forward post-pandemic. Our guests, Dr Paul Kariuki, Executive Director, Democracy Development Project,…
12 Feb 2021 7AM 42 min

Experts say no proof 5G causes diseases and spread coronavirus

Experts at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) says there is no proof that 5G causes diseases or plays a role in the spread of Covid-19. 5G is the fifth generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks, which cellphone companies begun to produce in 2019. But several reports…
11 Feb 2021 8AM 9 min
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