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US – Russia in a diplomatic tit–for–tat

The US yesterday ordered the expulsion of 35 Russian diplomats and imposed sanctions on intelligence agencies. The diplomats are accused of hacking and influencing US presidential elections. Russia moved swiftly and expelled 35 US diplomats from Russia. Now Joining us on line, is Brook Spector, a former US diplomat vast…

30 Dec 2016 5AM 11 min

Tshwane Mayor defies SA’s National policy on China

Tshwane Mayor Solly Msimanga, has defied SA’s National policy on China, by embarking on a controversial trip to Taiwan, a country China regards as its province. Joining us on line is Wits University Professor in International Relations, John Stremlau. Guest: Prof John Stremlau Position: International Relations, Wits University

29 Dec 2016 9AM 10 min

Labour Movements deems 2016 horrible

This Year, 2016, may be seen by the labour movement as something of a very bad year. It could be scarcely be otherwise at a time of ongoing economic crisis, with consequent job losses and greater global pressure on working economic analysis and labour matters. He joins us on line…

27 Dec 2016 9AM 15 min

SA Government Welcomes resolution 2334

The South African Government has welcomed the adoption of the United Security Resolution 2334 condemning the continued illegal settlement activities of Israel in the Palestine West Bank. Allan Horwitz is the spokesperson of the shop the Jewish National Fund (JNF) and now joins us online. Guest: Allan Horwitz Position: Spokesperson,…

26 Dec 2016 9AM 13 min

Minority Groups Still Marginalised in Sudan

The Sudan has been under the rule of one government since 1989 after the military came into power. During this time the country has implemented exclusionary policies, which have enriched the followers of the regime, isolating the masses from opportunities. Amira Osman is the Associate Professor at University of Johannesburg…

12 Dec 2016 9AM 14 min

Making France Again

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…

30 Nov 2016 10AM 17 min

Awqaf Foundation waqf training

The National Awqaf Foundation of South Africa (AWQAF SA) together with Jeddah based Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI) (member of the Islamic Development Bank Group) will be hosting its 4th Southern African Waqf Cadre Training Workshop soon. Deputy CEO Mikaeel Collier is online… Guest: Mickaeel Collier Position: Deputy CEO

25 Nov 2016 5AM 10 min

Call for arms embargo in South Sudan

Government and rebel forces in and around South Sudan's southern town of Yei have committed serious abuses against civilians in recent months, Human Rights Watch said today. The abuses include killings, rapes, arbitrary arrests by government forces and abductions by rebels. These are just the latest examples of attack on…

23 Nov 2016 10AM 12 min

President Zuma fields questions in parliament

President jacob zuma today answered questions in the National Assembly for the last time this year. He also answered questions on ministers Mosebenzi Zwane and Des Van Rooyen's bids to stop the release of the State of Capture report. Mabine Seabe is the spokesperson for DA leader Mmusi Maimane and…

23 Nov 2016 9AM 8 min

No efforts to fight ISIL ideology

The US-led war against the Islamic State of Iraq and Lavante ( ISIL) cannot be won on the battlefield alone, warns Iraq Kurdish intelligence chief Lahur Talibany. He says the real is the lack of a strategy to counter the groups ideology. Puk Damsgard is a Journalist at Danish Broadcasting…

15 Nov 2016 10AM 15 min

The poachers pipeline, Dealers, diplomats and the rhino trade

Members of the Chinese President 's delegation went on an illegal spending spree in South Africa to buy ivory and rhino horn and smuggled the products to China, according to revelations broadcast by aljazeera. Deborah Davies is the investigative Journalist from Aljazeera who now joins us on line. Guest :…

15 Nov 2016 9AM 9 min

US Administration stark on Israel-Palestine question

Guest: Dr Ramzy Baroud.

10 Nov 2016 10AM 17 min

Palestinians demand for UK apology for Balfour Declaration

Palestinian activists have launched a campaign calling on the British government to apologise for the Balfour Declaration which pledged a homeland for the Jewish people in historic Palestine nearly a century ago. Pietro Stefanini is Researcher and Advocacy co-ordinator for Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) and now joins us on line…

2 Nov 2016 11AM 14 min

Call for Justice and Reconciliation

In 2008, in response to what were called the “xenophobic riots” in the townships, we argued that only complete reform of the economy can provide solutions to the despair and desperation of the majority black population who have been living in horrific poverty. At that time, we called for a…

1 Nov 2016 10AM 13 min

Indonesian delegation to South Africa

Indonesian delegation have embarked on a cultural study to cape town, with the objective of understanding the cultural similarities of the cape Malay and the people of Indonesia. The delegation is in studio to share with us why this study is so important.

31 Oct 2016 11AM 21 min

Ebrahim Patel

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…

26 Oct 2016 11AM 26 min

We are a nation at crossroads , Pravin Gordhan

South Africa is in a difficult economic transitional phase and consolidation and balance will be the watchwords regarding government finances over the next three years. Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan told parliament earlier today in his mini-budget presentation. Julie Beckenstein is Head of Country Risk for Africa at BMI Research and…

26 Oct 2016 10AM 8 min

Two Turkish professors in SA to deliver talk on service to Islam

Mehmet Ozalp is an associate professor of Islamic studies. He is a public intellectual and community leader. Mehmet has been serving the community since 1992 and founded a number of educational and intercultural relations organisations. In 2009, Mehmet founded ISRA Australia – Islamic Sciences and Research Academy of Australia. He…

26 Oct 2016 6AM 29 min

American Educationist takes a look at FeesMustFall

Fees Must Fall has dominated the national conversation in South Africa over the past year, since we saw the explosion of this student movement in October 2015. As we know, protests have erupted across the country over the past few weeks, with students demanding free, decolonised education at universities. As…

25 Oct 2016 11AM 14 min

A chat with Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh

Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh graduated from UCT in 2012, where he was president of the Students' Representative Council in 2010. In 2015, he earned an MPhil in International Relations with distinction from the University of Oxford, where he is currently pursuing a PhD. This year, he won the City Press-Tafelberg Award for…

21 Oct 2016 11AM 23 min