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Saudi Arabia Domestic Violence

The undersecretary for social welfare, Abdullah Almeiqil, revealed that the Center for Domestic Violence received 1,890 calls during the first three days of its establishment, an overwhelming response, highlighting that domestic violence is indeed an issue in the Arab state and an issue that demands awareness. According to Jeddah-based psychologist…

30 Mar 2016 11AM 16 min

Luanda Book Club dissidents convicted, will President Dos Santos ever step down?

The 17 political dissidents who dared to think about a transition from dictatorship to democracy in Angola have been found guilty at their trial of a “conspiracy to rebel” against the 36-year government of President José Eduardo dos Santos. The 17 defendants were caught or suspected of reading Gene Sharp’s…

30 Mar 2016 10AM 16 min

Will Tlokwe judgment effect the municipal elections

The Tlokwe case, soon to be argued before the Constitutional Court, could reach a conclusion where judges decide it is not possible to hold a free and fair election in South Africa right now. It may not have seemed so just two weeks ago, when the Independent Electoral Commission submitted…

30 Mar 2016 10AM 8 min

Craig Considine

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 Mar 2016 11AM 20 min

Zwelinzima Vavi Seven Point Plan

It it becoming clear by the day that Jacob Zuma's enemies are swirling, sniffing blood in the water. People are emboldened by the claims around the Gupta family, the Mcebisi Jonas revelation, and the assurance that Gwede Mantashe will investigate it all throughly. This makes it harder to know what…

29 Mar 2016 10AM 10 min

Sheigh Bassiouni Released

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 Mar 2016 10AM 9 min

YEMEN CRISIS, ONE YEAR ONE

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…

28 Mar 2016 1PM 21 min

DEMOCRACY NOW

It’s been a week since a bombing attack targeting the Brussels Airport and a crowded subway station near the headquarters of the European Union that killed at least 31 people and injured over 230. The bombings took place just days after authorities arrested Salah Abdeslam, a suspect in the November…

28 Mar 2016 10AM 17 min

EASTER SUNDAY ATTACKS IN LAHORE

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…

28 Mar 2016 10AM 11 min

Ben Turok

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…

25 Mar 2016 11AM 25 min

Haroun Sugich on his Book tour

In studio we have Haroon Sugich author of Signs on the Horizon Guest: Haroon Sugich

24 Mar 2016 11AM 22 min

How can the public opinion affect foreign policy

In light of the Islamophobic rhetoric by so called political leaders in the United States in the race for the presidential elections, the public have varying opinions about where the US stands in the global arena. US foreign policy on Immigration and terrosrism seems to be high on the agenda…

24 Mar 2016 10AM 5 min

How are Muslim Americans reacting to Islamophobic politicians

After Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) called on authorities Tuesday to “patrol and secure Muslim neighborhoods“ , a proposal President Barack Obama called “un-American“ — American Muslims on Twitter tried to show the senator what those neighborhoods really look like. Guest: Saif Inam Position: Policy analyst at Muslim…

24 Mar 2016 10AM 6 min

Muslim Views Feature

Now to get the inside scoop on what to expect in the Muslim Views tomorrow. Joining us is.. Guest: Fared Sayed Position: Editor of the Muslim views

24 Mar 2016 10AM 7 min

Salaamedia insert on the possible release of Sheikh Abdus Salaam Bassiouni

Joining us today to chat about the possible release of Sheikh Abdus Salaam Bassiouni is... Guest: Ponty Moletsane Position: Salaamedia Reporter

24 Mar 2016 10AM 5 min

The Belgian Governments response to the Brussels explosions

“Today’s terrorist attack in Brussels is an unspeakable tragedy, and the victims should never be forgotten. However, seeking vengeance through a militarized response will only create more terrorists.” These are the words of Frank Barat, a citizen of Belgium and activist in Brussels. We chat to him this afternoon on…

23 Mar 2016 11AM 16 min

Climate change, what are the figures and what are governments doing to help us.

To chat to us now about what governments can do and what civil society should be doing is... Guest: Graham McGuire Position: Project 90 by 2030

23 Mar 2016 10AM 6 min

Is good governance at the core of South Africa's development?

It seems the debate about the role of the state in driving development is receding from the centre of policy thinking in the developing world. This is especially so as pressure intensifies for structural reforms to stimulate growth. The waning hope in the state’s capacities to drive long-term change is…

23 Mar 2016 10AM 9 min

Jean pierre Bemba, former congolese president is found guilty by the ICC

Former Congolese rebel leader Jean-Pierre Bemba has been found guilty of war crimes in a landmark trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Bemba was accused of failing to stop his rebels from killing and raping people in neighbouring Central African Republic (CAR) in 2002 and 2003. He had sent…

23 Mar 2016 10AM 7 min

Prof Nelson Maldonado Torres

The Moor, the Indigenous, and the Black in the Foundational Moments of Modernity / Coloniality. Guest: Prof Nelson Maldonado-Torres

22 Mar 2016 11AM 16 min