Drivetime

Corruption in Middle East and North Africa -Nearly 1 in 3 paid a bribe in Middle

Reporters Without Borders’ latest World Press Freedom Index shows two interesting things. Namibia, ranked number 17, has the most improved press freedom environment in the world. And Africa, with the exception of North Africa, came second in rankings on the most improved media environment since 2015. But a historical perspective…

3 May 2016 10AM 12 min

Don't expect change after elections

Political parties have spoken and now it's up to voters to decide what's best for South Africa. But should the public take heed of the talk? “Will voters defy the contention that the main problem for the DA and the ANC is the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)? Having listened to…

3 May 2016 10AM 12 min

MODERN SLAVE TRADE

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 May 2016 6PM 16 min

Face to Face With Roelf Meyer

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…

29 Apr 2016 11AM 21 min

Hospital bomb in Syria

Air strikes in Syria have killed at least 30 people in rebel-held areas of Aleppo, sources in the city told Al Jazeera. The attacks yesterday came within hours of a strike on a hospital supported by Doctors Without Borders (MSF), which killed Dr Wasem Maaz, the last remaining pediatrician in…

29 Apr 2016 10AM 8 min

Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng recieves the National order award

Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng is the first black woman to obtain her PhD in Mathematics Education. A Wits alumna and former associate professor at Wits, She is the founding director of the award-winning Marang Centre for Maths and Education at Wits and has been named the “most influential woman in education…

29 Apr 2016 10AM 11 min

The High Court Throws Out Former ANC MP's Decision

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…

29 Apr 2016 10AM 9 min

Wilting Ceasefire in Syria, hostility continues

Position: Journalist for the Associated Press based in the West Israeli forces on Wednesday shot and killed a pregnant Palestinian woman and her 16-year-old brother after they allegedly attempted to carry out a stab attack on border police at Qalandiya military checkpoint near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, police…

28 Apr 2016 11AM 14 min

Policing Diaologue addresses policy issues within the system

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says there must be a memorandum of understanding with the police to avoid incidents of violence and torture within the policing culture.A dialogue on human rights and policing is taking place in Johannesburg today to contribute towards building a South African consensus on…

28 Apr 2016 10AM 12 min

Nelson Mandela statue- A south African's perspective

A six-metre bronze sculpture of Mandela, the first of its kind outside South Africa, has been unveiled in the Palestinian city of Ramallah. A gift from the Johannesburg Municipality, it has been erected at a traffic circle that will now aptly be called Mandela Square. South African Ridwan Samaai was…

28 Apr 2016 10AM 5 min

#2X youth voting campaign

The #2X is a youth campaign aimed to galvanise youth participation in the greater democratic narrative. With youth confidence in traditional democratic institutions in decline, young people are finding greater political expression of their will in digital and real world movements. As a through the line campaign, #2X – a…

28 Apr 2016 10AM 9 min

Julius Malema talks of an Armed struggle

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema recently made comments to al-Jazeera that the EFF may take up arms, if necessary. Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko confirmed the Hawks are investigating this because a complaint was laid calling Malema's comments grounds for treason. His remarks that the constitutional right to freedom…

28 Apr 2016 10AM 6 min

Freedom Day : are we economically free?

Just this week, thousands of Abahlali base Mjondolo members attended a rally to show that the poor remain "unfree". They have called it the "Unfreedom Day" rally. In South Africa there are still 1.9 million households living in informal settlements - an increase of over 26% since 1996. VOC news…

28 Apr 2016 9AM 10 min

Youth unemployment in SA

Now before the break, we had Thakira Desai’s feature for Freedom Day – she says South Africans might be free in one sense, but we are still economically shackled. South Africa’s stark unemployment figures, slow growth, growing debt amongst South Africans, extreme poverty – it all points a deep problem…

27 Apr 2016 10AM 12 min

Palestinians unveil Mandela Statue in Ramallah

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…

27 Apr 2016 10AM 7 min

Zuma must fall march

Before the break we heard from our reporter Raeesah Isaacs who was in keizergracht and at Parliament for the Zuma Must Fall marches this morning. For now we chat to Ferrial Adam Guest: Ferrial Adam Position: Peoples Assembly

27 Apr 2016 10AM 8 min

Albie Sachs profile

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 Apr 2016 6PM 33 min

Video of the ant Arab Rally goes Viral

A video by David Sheen and Dan Cohen covering the Tel Aviv protests recently went viral with over 50 000 views on facebook. The video shows how Thousands of people gathering in Tel Aviv’s city hall to register their support for an Israeli soldier who was filmed last month executing…

26 Apr 2016 11AM 21 min

South African companies are still predominantly white and male

South African companies are still predominantly white and male. That's one of the findings of the Commission for Employment Equity, which released its annual report on Monday. The commission says white males have the most opportunities for skills development and are promoted at higher rates than other race groups. Last…

26 Apr 2016 10AM 10 min

Abu Sayyaf claims another victim

Not much attention has been paid to Abu Sayyaf’s identification with Islamic State as kidnappings escalate around the Philippine's southern islands, the oldest group of hostages (2 Canadians, 1 Norwegian and 1 Filipina) faced a looming deadline of execution. Yesterday The severed head of a Canadian hostage John Risdel was…

26 Apr 2016 10AM 13 min