Drivetime

Book Review - Rafique Gangat

Braving the bouncers that apartheid South Africa pitched at him, cricketer Rafique Gangat used every stroke in the book to defend his wicket – an enduring belief that, regardless of colour or creed, all human beings are equal. Bending the Rules is a collection of anecdotes that piece together a…

17 Oct 2017 3AM 17 min

Book Review - Skollie

In 2016, South Africa film audiences were mesmerised by the film Noem My Skollie, which was written by and based on the life of John W Fredericks. In this Book, Fredericks tells the full story on which the film was based. Guest : John W Fredericks Position: Writer

13 Oct 2017 11AM 21 min

Islamic Relief

Islamic Reliefs Salahuddien Aboulgasem chat to Yaseen Kippie on the forgotten children of Palestine

12 Oct 2017 12PM 9 min

Kenyan electoral crisis, what next

Kenya's electoral commission, the president and the opposition remain deadlocked on how to proceed with the presidential election rerun after opposition leader Raila Odinga withdrew from the race. On line is Obed Simiya, Editor at the Daily Nation in Kenya. Guest : Obed Simiya Position : Editor, Daily Nation

12 Oct 2017 10AM 12 min

Rhodes Forum opens in Athens

The Rhodes Forum opened today with strong African presence headlining a diverse array of high profile international speakers to discuss and seek practical solutions to major global challenges being faced today. Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan addressed the opening ceremony alongside Oxford University Professor of Globalisation and Development, Ian Goldin,…

6 Oct 2017 11AM 11 min

Daily Vox

A round up of weekly Daily vox report with Mihlali Ntsabo, Daily vox journalist Guest : Mihlali Nstabo Position: Daily Vox journalist

6 Oct 2017 10AM 6 min

Why is Saudi King visiting Moscow

Saudi Arabia and Russia have been at odds for decades. The two oil superpowers fiercely compete for market shares. Russia's efforts that propped up Syrian President Bashar Assad 's government have pitted against Saudis and other Sunni Arab states. Yet, in the past, an unexpected rapprochement has been in the…

5 Oct 2017 10AM 9 min

Lower oil prices challenging business model

A new era of lower oil prices is challenging business models that have long relied largely on exploration and production of hydrocarbons, particularly ‘black gold’ oil. This is likely to prompt African countries that have for decades depended on their NOC as a key source of revenue to rethink the…

2 Oct 2017 10AM 10 min

Awqaf SA

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…

1 Oct 2017 11PM 14 min

MPlain cops suspended following missing guns

Its now been revealed that 14 Mitchells Plain police officers have been suspended following the discovery last month that 15 state-issued 9mm pistols were missing from the station. Police spokesperson Andre Traut said the suspensions were “an internal process between employee and employer. The detail is not open for discussion"…

26 Sep 2017 8AM 10 min

Muslim Views

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…

21 Sep 2017 11AM 7 min

Why was the Africa-Israeli Summit cancelled?

Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé, who has been facing mass demonstrations against his regime recently, has informed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he has canceled the Africa-Israel Summit slated for next month. The gathering was due to take place from October 23-27 in the capital of Lomé. Gnassingbé’s decision comes…

13 Sep 2017 7AM 15 min

Is this the right time for rapprochement

Reports of potential Iraq-led mediation between Iran and South Arabia come as the latter leads the third year of a costly, intractable war across its border in Yemen. A rapprochement with long time rival Iran could ease political and economic pressure on both sides. On line is Megan O'Toole, Deputy…

21 Aug 2017 11AM 10 min

Search continues in Barcelona terror attacks

Spanish police have reinforced border checks as they hunt for the last remaining suspect over the attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils that killed 14 people and injured others. Meanwhile, police have searched the home of a missing Imam whom they say radicalised the suspects behind the attacks. On line is…

21 Aug 2017 10AM 11 min

34th commemoration of UDF

Yesterday marked the 34th commemoration of the launch of the anti-apartheid movement, the United Democratic Front in Mitchells Plain. And while it was a day of remembrance, struggle songs and speeches, once the nostalgia was over, it was back to reality...the country's current socio-political climate. Former SA ambassador to the…

21 Aug 2017 10AM 11 min

Religious Education in South African Schools

Last Month, the Department of Basic Education announced the introduction of a law that prohibits the limitation of teaching only one religion in Public Schools in South Africa. What does this mean for school bodies and their interaction with students and religious communities? VOC journalist Yaseen Kippie sat down with…

18 Aug 2017 10AM 13 min

17 killed in Burkina Faso restaurant attack

Seventeen people have been killed and a dozen injured in an alleged terror attack on a restaurant in Burkina Faso's capital, the government said today. Witnesses said three gunmen opened fire on customers at a Turkish restaurant. On line is Alexander Seal, BBC Afrique journalist. Guest : Alexander Seal Position:…

14 Aug 2017 10AM 11 min

Social media survey raises questions

Ratepop, a local research house issued a media release claiming to have conducted the country's first social madia technology-driven political sentiment survey. In it, a number of claims are made about support for the ANC. On line is Socratis Avgitidis, CEO of Ratepop. Guest : Socratis Avgitidis Position: CEO Ratepop

14 Aug 2017 10AM 9 min

Kenya implodes after election fraud

Kenyan police have reportedly fired and shot at a group of chanting supporters of opposition leader Raila Odinga after the presidential candidate claimed "massive" fraud in this week's elections. According to reports, the shooting took place today when protesters clashed with police, one person was killed. On line from Nairobi…

9 Aug 2017 10AM 7 min

Amazing South African women

An A to Z of Amazing South African Women tells the stories of 26 trailblazing South African women through accessible stories and illustrations that are as bright and bold as the women they depict. On line is Ambre Nicolson, Author , Journalist and Editor of a Cape town magazine. Guest…

9 Aug 2017 10AM 6 min