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Water crisis in cape town

The current water crisis in the western cape has highlighted serious problems with South Africa's approach to water management and finding viable solutions, that is according to Dr Kevin Gast, Principal Engineer of construction and civil engineering Thusanang Gast.Drive Time spoke to Dr Gast

15 Mar 2018 10AM 13 min

Australia to fast track visas for SA white famers

The International Relations Department says diplomats are speaking to Australian officials about an announcement that the country is looking to speed up visas for white South African farmers. This follows Afri-Forum's statement on land expropriation.Drive Time spoke to Ernst Roets, Deputy CEO of Afrforum

15 Mar 2018 10AM 14 min

UBI, narrowing the social inequalities

The concept of a Universal Basic Income(UBI) is becoming increasingly popular in discussion about how to combat poverty. The proponents of UBI believe it would free people from jobs they don't like which will have a positive impact on economic growth. Drive Time spoke to Klemens Witte, Research Associate at…

14 Mar 2018 11AM 13 min

Stephen Hawking dies

Stephen Hawking, whose brilliant mind ranged across time and space though his body was paralysed by disease has died. The former Cambridge scholar used his visit to South Africa to help promote scientific mind in Africa. It was on this visit that the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) was…

14 Mar 2018 10AM 7 min

Standard Bank eCommerce seminar

The eCommerce landscape in Africa is evolving so fast that its almost impossible to keep up. Drive Time spoke to Gwenael Trotel, Emerging Payments at Standard Bank.

13 Mar 2018 11AM 9 min

World Cyber-Censorship Day celebrated

To mark this year’s World Day Against Cyber-Censorship, which was celebrated yesterday , Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Operation #Collateral Freedom, in which it restores access to online media outlets that have been blocked in their own countries. Drive Time spoke to Elodie Vialle, Head of Journalism and Technology Desk, Reporters…

13 Mar 2018 10AM 6 min

Top women celebrated - Human Rights Month

In celebration of Human Rights Month, South Africa's most accomplished businesswomen together with Standard Bank elect the power and impact of advancing gender equality with the launch 2018 series of Top Women conference. This symposium responds to the pertinent questions surrounding the barriers to success for women. Drive Time chatted…

12 Mar 2018 11AM 17 min

IAW - SA/Kenya

Africa’s solidarity with Palestine will take center stage this week in Kenya and South Africa, as both countries gear up to host Israeli Apartheid Week (IAW). The aim of IAW is to raise awareness about Israel’s military occupation and apartheid policies towards Palestinians, as well as to build support for…

12 Mar 2018 10AM 9 min

ANC wants Malema back

The ANC would love to have Julius Malema back with open arms, that is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who spoke during the voter registration drive in Tshwane yesterday. Drive Time spoke to Solly Moeng, Brand Reputation Management Adviser and CEO of Communication Consultancy DonValley.

12 Mar 2018 10AM 11 min

African Charter on values and principles

The National School of Government (NSG), which is the South African government’s training organization and Secretariat for the African Management Development Institutes’ Network (AMDIN), is developing a course on the African Charter for Values and Principles of Public Service. Drive Time spoke to Donavan Williams, Director, Department of International Relations.

9 Mar 2018 9AM 16 min

UCT geared to train future leaders

School principals in disadvantaged communities are grappling with gangsterism, drugs, absentee staff and children coming to school angry. Yet they strive to run successful school and keep their staff motivated.Drive Time spoke to Bruce Probyn, retired principal, Herschel Girls High School

9 Mar 2018 9AM 9 min

Masculinity exhibition

The South African Audio Visual Association gallery will show annual selection committee exhibition for 2018 at the Iziko Slave lodge that will explore the experiences of young middle South Africans. On line is Mzingaye Dube Guest : Mzingaye Dube Position: Actor

8 Mar 2018 10AM 9 min

State of emergence imposed in Sri Lanka

A nationwide state of emergency is being enforced in Sri Lanka to prevent attacks on Muslims. Buddhist mobs set fire to homes and businesses, killing a young Muslim. The riots followed the death of a Sinhalese truck driver. The unrest is a repeat of rioting four years ago, and since…

8 Mar 2018 10AM 13 min

Nombembe faces criticism over his appointment

Former Auditor General Terence Nombembe has been appointed to lead a team of investigators in probing state capture. But some sections of society have questioned his credentials. Drive Time spoke to Professor Shadrack Gutto, Constitutional Law Expert and former Director, African Renaissance Studies, UNISA.

8 Mar 2018 9AM 7 min

Ramaphosa hails late Sisulu on Women's Day

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa must dedicate today's International Women's Day celebrations to struggle icons like Albertina Sisulu. This year's theme is Time is Now, Rural and Urban Activists, Transforming Women lives. Drive Time spoke to Ayesha Fakie, HOD, Sustained Dialogue at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation.

8 Mar 2018 9AM 8 min

Demand for Islamic bond markets

The government is hoping for more returns to the market to help plug a budget shortfall of more than US 4 bn following the debut sale of Islamic bonds. Drive Time spoke to Asief Mohamed, chief Investment officer at Aeon Investment Management.

7 Mar 2018 9AM 10 min

SA economy grows by 3.1%

The South African Economy grew by 1.3% in 2017 compared to 2016 following an increase of 2.3% in the third quarter of 2017. The annual growth exceeds National Budget Speech in February. Drive Time spoke to Lullu Krugel, Chief Economist, PwC Africa.

7 Mar 2018 9AM 8 min

Social justice conference

One of the greatest challenges in post-Zuma South Africa lies in finding ways of resolving conflict in a peaceful manner that is widely accessible. Former Public Protector Thuli Mandonsela and Judge President John Hlophe are keynote speakers at South Africa's first Social Justice conference being held in Paarl. Drive Time…

6 Mar 2018 10AM 12 min

Tiger Brands on the listeriosis saga

What happened to Tiger Brands could have happened to any other business, that is according to Gareth Lloyd-Jones, chief commercial officer of hygiene and sanitation company Ecowise.Drive time spoke to the CCO

6 Mar 2018 9AM 16 min

Gigaba gives feedback to parly over Guptas

Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has provided feedback to the Portifolio Committee on Home Affairs concerning the naturalisation of members of the Gupta family. On line is Craig Smith, Immigration Attorney from Graig Smith and Attorneys.

6 Mar 2018 9AM 12 min