The Voice of the Cape Drivetime

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
1492 – 1512

Houthi political chief killed

The Political leader of Yemen's Houthi has been killed in Saudi-led air strikes on Hudaida province, the group has said. Saleh al Sammas, the president of the Supreme Political Council that runs Yemen's capital Sanaa and other areas was killed on Thursday. On line Nasser Arrabye, Journalist based in Sanaa…
24 Apr 2018 11AM 9 min

AUW-what you need to know as a prepaid electricity user

Approximately seven million prepaid electricity metres in South Africa need to be reset before November 2024 as the system that runs the credit tokens will run out of numbers. And all existing meters will stop accepting credit tokens. On line is Don Taylor, Director, Standard Transfer Specifications Association, Industry partners…
24 Apr 2018 10AM 8 min

MRASA renders support to displaced in Hermanus

Following xenophobic attacks in Hermanus last month,Muslim Refugees Association(MRASA) have been on the ground in the area two times to provide support to the affected refugee community. In studio is Nooridien Ssempa, Project Coordinator MRASA.
24 Apr 2018 10AM 12 min

HSF wins case against JSC

The Helen Suzman Foundation has won a lengthy six year court battle against Judicial Services Commission and will now have access to the record of deliberations which led to the appointment of Western Cape judges in 2012. On line is Anton van Dalsen, Legal Councillor, Helen Suzman Foundation.
24 Apr 2018 10AM 5 min

Millions of Africans still not connected to the grid

At least 110 million of the 600 million people living without access to electricity in Africa live in urban areas. Most are within a stone throw from existing power grid infrastructure. So why are these potential consumers not connected to the formal grid. On line is Rebecka Shirley, Research Director,…
23 Apr 2018 11AM 13 min

RAID on rights violations in DRC

A British government assessment released today has found Kazakh mining giant, Eurasian Resources Group (ERG, formerly ENRC), flouted the rights of several thousand people living on its cobalt and copper concession in the Democratic Republic of Congo, depriving them of clean water and health care. On line is Anneke Van…
23 Apr 2018 10AM 12 min

BCI Index jumps by 11 percent

The South African economy has seen a new dawn in recent months with many changes in the political landscape which have had a direct impact on the country’s businesses confidence. The Business Confidence Index (BCI) jumped by 11 points from 34 in the fourth quarter of 2017 to 45 in…
23 Apr 2018 10AM 8 min

Spice Mecca - Update

The latest on developments ahead of the Spice Mecca Ramadaan for all Exhibition.
20 Apr 2018 11AM 9 min

Bus strike and the economy

The bus strike has created problems and disruptions for everyone, from schools to factories, thereby affecting the economy. But how will these impact on the country's economic growth.Drive Time spoke to Dr Jammine Azar, Senior Economist at Econometrix.
20 Apr 2018 10AM 9 min

The Survivor Campaign - Rape as weapon of war

It is estimated that close to 90 per cent of current war casualties are civilians, the majority of whom are women and children. In addition to murder and torture, sexual assault and exploitation including rape and sexual slavery are frequently employed as tools of war. Our special guest this afternoon…
19 Apr 2018 6AM 16 min

IPID stats on corruption

Statistics compiled by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate(IPID)were presented in the sentencing proceedings case against former Western cape top cop Arno Lamoer. On line is Colin Arendse, community activist and ANC cadre. Guest : Colin Arendse Position : Community Activist
18 Apr 2018 10AM 8 min

Rwandan genocide, history and policy

Rwanda is currently commemorating 24 th anniversary of the 1994 Tutsi genocie which claimed the lives of almost one million people in 100 days. As the country reflects on the history of policy and practice of memory , two questions are especially pertinent. How has Rwanda engaged in various forms…
16 Apr 2018 11AM 14 min

Rwandan genocide, history and policy

Rwanda is currently commemorating 24 th anniversary of the 1994 Tutsi genocie which claimed the lives of almost one million people in 100 days. As the country reflects on the history of policy and practice of memory , two questions are especially pertinent. How has Rwanda engaged in various forms…
16 Apr 2018 10AM 10 min

Winnie and stratcom

On 4th April, a video of an interview conducted with Winnie Mandela was posted in which she made references to journalists who wrote very negative stories about her. The journalists are alleged to have worked for Stratcom. But how will the public trust the media given all these allegations? Drive…
16 Apr 2018 10AM 12 min

Mufamadi speaks on Stompie case

Former Safety and Security Minister Sydney Mufamadi has responded to claims that he was behind the probe into Winnie Madikizela Mandela. He has retaliated that only the Police Commissioner has the right to open investigation. Now the question is, What are police operations procedure when it comes to investigations.? Drive…
16 Apr 2018 10AM 15 min

Amnesty International 2017 report

Sub-Saharan Africa made great strides in the global fight to abolish the death penalty with a significant decrease in death sentences being imposed across the region, Amnesty International said in its 2017 global review of the death penalty published today. Drive Time spoke to Mienke Steytler, Media and Digital Content…
12 Apr 2018 11AM 11 min

Israel denies Ghanaian MP entry into Occupied Palestine

Ghanaian MP, Ras Mubarak, was forced to address delegates at the 9 th Jerusalem International Conference via teleconference from Jordan after Israel authorities denied him entry into the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Mubarak, is the National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP and now joins us on line from Ghana. Drive Time spoke…
12 Apr 2018 10AM 10 min
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