Drivetime

Book Review: Against All Olds

“Against All Odds: Zambia’s President Edgar Chagwa Lungu’s Rough Journey to State House” written by Anthony Mukwita is about Zambia President Edgar Lungu as well as about African democracy and leadership. It is also about Zambia, the proverbial last bastion of peace in sub-Saharan Africa and about the great people…

3 Feb 2017 10AM 28 min

Franco /Anglo protests continue in Cameroon

In Cameroon, a fight over colonial languages is dividing the country. English-speaking regions , once divided between France and Britain, have been protesting for months against the dominance of the French language. On line now is Albert Nchinda is an International Political analyst and now joins us on line from…

31 Jan 2017 9AM 10 min

Petrol Price gets the increase

The retail price of 93 octane petrol is set to rise by 50 cents a litre and 95 octane by 48 cents a litre on January 4, the energy department has announced. To tell us more is Layton Beard, owner and founder of LGB Media and now joins us on…

30 Jan 2017 5AM 5 min

Trump Put Limits on Refugee Immigration

The US President, Donald Trump, will sign executive orders restricting visas and immigration, as well as the entry of refugees, making good on his signature campaign pledges, according to several media reports. Now to help us understand this, we are joined by Prof, John Stremlau, Lecturer in International Relations at…

25 Jan 2017 10AM 7 min

US State Dept Reviews Payment To Palestine

The State Department is reviewing a decision by former Secretary of State John Kerry to send $221 million dollars to the Palestine over the objections of congressional Republicans. On line is Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions against Israel in South Africa, (BDS-SA) spokesperson, Kwara Kekana Guest : Kwara Kekana Position: BDS-…

25 Jan 2017 9AM 12 min

SABC Board appointments under way

Parliament's communications committee has stressed the urgent need for the appointment of an interim SABC board, with members agreeing to have the chief whips of parties come up with names. To help us on this is William Bird, Director, Media Monitoring Africa. Guest : William Bird Position: Director, Media Monitoring…

24 Jan 2017 9AM 15 min

Shiraaz Mohamed alive, says Gift of the Givers

The Gift of the Givers Foundation today said they had established through their networks that South African photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed was still alive, but still had no proof of life. Gift of the Givers Foundation founder Dr Imitiaaz Sooliman is on line to tell us more. Guest : Dr Imitiaaz…

23 Jan 2017 9AM 10 min

SA good destination for investment, says Ramaphosa

Vice President Cyrial Ramaphosa says the country had a robust discussions at the World Economic Forum. He said the team is satisfied that the right messages about the country as an investment destination were put out. On line is Dr Jason Musyoka, Post Doctoral Fellow at the University of Pretoria…

23 Jan 2017 9AM 13 min

Trump's inauguration sparks controversy

When Donald Trump was declared the winner of the 2016 presidential election, he received a round of applause in the Russian parliament. Since then, the “Russian factor” has loomed over Trump's impending presidency. Mikhail Fishman is the Editor in Chief at Moscow Times and now joins us on line. Guest…

19 Jan 2017 10AM 14 min

A Worried World Awaits Trumps Inauguration

Donald J Trump will take the oath of office outside the Capitol Tomorrow, officially becoming the 45th president of the United States. But the ceremony is only the centrepiece of the week’s inaugural Festivities – and protests. Mark Sleboda is an International Relations and Security Analys

19 Jan 2017 9AM 21 min

Investors worry as Trump's Inauguration looms

Wall Street caught fire following President-elect Donald Trump's shock White House win in November, and the questions has been worrying investors as Trump takes office tomorrow. On the line is Julia Beckenstein, Head of Country Risk for Africa, BMI Research. Guest: Julia Beckenstein Position: Head of Country Risk for Africa,…

19 Jan 2017 9AM 7 min

Call for apartheid corruption inquiry intensify

The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation has called for a commission of inquiry to look into the broader issue of corruption in South Africa during apartheid. Micheal Martins is the research Associate at IJR and now joins us online Guest: Micheal Martins Position: Research Associate

18 Jan 2017 9AM 12 min

DA leader visit to Israel

The Democratic Alliance on Monday continued to defend its leader Mmusi Maimane’s controversial visit to Israel . Despite denials, it seems clear the DA’s visit to Israel was more organised and aimed at embarrassing the ANC government. Jordan Hill-Lewis is the Chief of Staff for DA leader and now joins…

17 Jan 2017 9AM 18 min

Family of Kidnapped SA Journalist speaks to us

The Disappearance of Joburg-based photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed has raised many questions, while his family pray for the best. Mohamed was kidnapped while in the company of Gift of The Givers employees. Family spokesperson Shirely Brijal now joins us online. Guest: Shirley Brijal Position: Family Spokesperson

16 Jan 2017 12PM 19 min

ISIS Heading to SA?

A Bomb maker working for Islamic State terrorist group was arrested at a Turkey Airport last month as he was about to board a flight to Johannesberg. This was confirmed by Iraqi Ambassador to South Africa Dr Saad Kindeel. He now joins us online. Guest: Dr Saad Kindeel Position: Iraq…

16 Jan 2017 9AM 7 min

Showdown in The Gambia, can it be Averted?

Adama Barrow, the Gambian president-elect, has travelled to Mali’s capital to meet leaders attending a summit jointly hosted by France in Mali, as uncertainty grows over Gambia’s political crisis. Joining us online, Sophie Gallop, Doctoral Candidate and Teaching Associate at Bimingham Law School. Guest : Sophie Gallop Position: Doctoral Candidate…

16 Jan 2017 9AM 9 min

Face to face with Robin Adams

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…

13 Jan 2017 10AM 17 min

Are foreign counties enabling War Crimes in Iraqi?

Amnesty International says weapons sold by 17 countries – including Britain, Russia and the United States – are being used by militias. Who is to blame and how safe is it for civilians fleeing the city of Mosul. On line is Dr. Mahjoob Zweiri, Head of Humanities, Qatar Ubniversity Guest:…

12 Jan 2017 10AM 18 min

How will Turkey deal with ISIL’s threat?

Turkish started 2017 the way much of 2016 had played out, with a manhunt. 39 people were killed and many more wounded in an attack at a popular night club, ISIL claimed responsibility. Turkey was targeted in dozens of attacks last year, most of which were claimed by ISIL. The…

11 Jan 2017 9AM 18 min

SA Parliament Stronger Despite many Challenges

South Africa’s Parliament faced its greatest test in 2016 but came out stronger and more resilient, Speakers of Parliament Baleka Mbete said in her New Year’s message received yesterday. Now to look into this, we are joined by Political Science lecturer at Stellenbosch University, professor Amanda Gouws. Guest: Professor Amanda…

3 Jan 2017 9AM 10 min