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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
1392 – 1412

Weekly World Economic Report

We continue with our Weekly World Economic Report and today we focus on the VBS Mutual Bank saga and Moody's delayed ratings move on SA. Elsewhere, the IMF is meeting in Bali under the “tremor”as world economy rattles. An economic storm is also brewing between the US and Saudi Arabia…
16 Oct 2018 10AM 13 min

Global Islamic Finance Awards 2018

Global Islamic Finance Awards has chosen Amaan Muhammad and his team from FNB for Best Islamic Banking Window for 2018. Muhammad is currently at the Africa Halal Week and now joins us on line .
16 Oct 2018 10AM 10 min

The Al Ghazali conference

The Al Ghazali conference is yet to hit the shores of South Africa once again. One of Islam's greatest scholars, Imam Al Ghazali, will be the focus at the this unique workshop. The conference aims to bring the works of Al Ghazali to the Muslim public. On line is Muhammed…
12 Oct 2018 11AM 16 min

More South Africans seeking US Green card

With the South African economy entering its recession since 2009 and Rand falling, more and more South African are seeking alternate permanent residence in foreign countries. Industry data reveals that demand for a US Green Card has increased. On line is Immigration Attorney Bernard Wolfsdorf.
12 Oct 2018 10AM 13 min

Right2Know challenges Sereti commission

Civil Society group Right2Know and Corruption Watch will be making fresh submissions to the High Court against the Sereti Commission Inquiry's findings on the arms deal. The commission was looking into the 1999 arms deal that saw billions of rand spent on arms procurement. On line is Right2Know Campaign Coordinator…
12 Oct 2018 10AM 10 min

Two State solution, is it feasible?

The Two-State Solution is now the political thought idea that has been thoroughly abused and violated. The idea has been rendered no longer materially feasible while any lingering confidence by the Palestinians has been replaced with mistrust and despair. On line is Lawyer , Activist and Author Stanley Cohen.
11 Oct 2018 11AM 18 min

Weekly Africa Report.

We continue with our Weekly Africa Report and today we focus on the elections in Cameroon were opposition candidate has claimed victory in Sunday's polls. Movement for the Rebirth of Cameroon candidate Maurice Kamto has said. And US first lady Melania Trump's visit to Africa has sparked controversy after she…
11 Oct 2018 10AM 14 min

Markets embrace Mboweni

The Banking index was boosted yesterday following the appointment of Tito Mboweni as finance minister. Mboweni takes over the reins of the treasury at the time when the country is experiencing severe economic hardships. Will this be a turning point for the country.? On line is Co- Director at the…
10 Oct 2018 10AM 11 min

Weekly world economic report

After weeks of campaigning and sparring for support amid spiralling polarisation throughout the cpuntry, Brazil's presidential race has been reduced from a field of 13 runners to head-to-head race between far-right Jair Bolsonaro and leftist Fernando Haddad. Bolsonaro, of the Social Liberal Party, narrowly missed out on the outright majority…
9 Oct 2018 10AM 13 min

World Economic Report

We are back with our Weekly World Economic Report and today we look at the more pressing issues in South Africa. Minister Nene is travelling to Indonesia were he is expected to meet IMF officials. Nene is yet to present the mini-budget later this month. Globally, the IMF has slushed…
9 Oct 2018 10AM 13 min

OUTA guns for Nene

The Organisation Undoing Taxi Abuse (OUTA) has joined calls for president Cyril Ramaphosa to fire finance minister Nhlanhla Nene. Meanwhile, the public protector office is also understood to be probing Nene. President Ramaphosa had earlier today avoided media questions concerning Nene. On line is OUTA CEO Wayne Duvange.
9 Oct 2018 10AM 7 min

Khashoggi feared dead

Saudi born journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul five days ago and reportedly never walked out is believed to have been killed. Turkish authorities say Khashoggi was killed inside the building in what they say was premeditated . On line is Reporters Without Borders Head of…
8 Oct 2018 10AM 7 min

Pressure mounts on Nene to step down

Pressure is mounting on Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene to step down following his revelations that he met the Gupta brothers during his tenure at deputy finance minister. Nene had previously denied ever meeting the Guptas. On line is Independent political analyst Khaya Sithole.
8 Oct 2018 10AM 12 min

Weekly media report

We continue with our weekly media report were we focus on the summary of the media hit parade with Acumen media co-founder Tonya Khoury.
5 Oct 2018 10AM 13 min

Fourth revolution or socialist revolution?

The Job summit is currently under way with the emphasis on unemployment and job creation for the youths in country. But South Africa Federation of Trade Union has boycotted the event. Now on line is trade unionist and former Cosatu spokesperson Patrick Craven.
5 Oct 2018 10AM 10 min

Building research intensive in Africa

A 2014 World Bank study showed that the quality and quantity of sub-Sahara Africa' research had increased substantially in the previous 20 years. But Africa's overall research record still remains poor. On line is Professor of Public Health and Co-Director Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa at Wits University…
4 Oct 2018 10AM 11 min

Civil society movements protest at DIRCO

Civil society movements including the BDS-SA, ANC and its Alliance partners today held a protest at the DIRCO offices in Pretoria. The protest is a demand for downgrade of the South African embassy in Israel. On line is Kwara Kekana, BDS-SA spokesperson.
4 Oct 2018 10AM 8 min

Gift of the Givers in Indonesia

Gift of the Givers is sending a team 15 South Africans to Indonesia this week to assist with disaster relief following a devastating earthquake. More than 1,200 people are confirmed dead and the Indonesian authorities have appealed for international help. Drive Time spoke to Gift of the Givers Founder, Dr…
3 Oct 2018 11AM 16 min

Weekly Africa Report.

We continue with our Weekly Africa Report and today we focus on Rwanda's Paul Kagame's call for inclusive and non sectarian politics in post conflict situations in an address to the just ended UN General Summit. In DRC, opposition leaders unite behind one candidate in upcoming presidential elections. And on…
3 Oct 2018 10AM 15 min
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