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Drivetime

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 wit. The show has its own distinct local and global flavour and was nominated for the MTN Awards in 2014 and the Liberty Life Awards in 2016. The 5.10pm interview on Drivetime is its in-depth highlight and has covered stories in over 100 countries. During the show listener participation is encouraged via WhatsApp and SMS.
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3,995 Episodes
2112 – 2132

Face to Face with Nadine Cloete

Nadine Cloete is a filmmaker in Cape Town. Her work includes the documentary “Jitsvinger: Maak it Aan (Make it Happen).” She is currently in production on “Action Kommandant,” a documentary about the South African freedom fighter Ashley Kriel. Guest: Nadine Cloete Position: Film maker
11 Mar 2016 10AM 17 min

Aang Sung Suu Kyi's right hand man elected for president

Aung San Suu Kyi has nominated a writer and close friend who once acted as her personal driver as president after weeks of febrile speculation and intense negotiations. Htin Kyaw, hails from an influential Burmese-Mon political family and currently helps run Ms Suu Kyi's charitable foundation in Myanmar. Joining us…
10 Mar 2016 10AM 18 min

Salaam Media Insert on IAW

Time now for our weekly Salaam Media update, joining us is... Guest: Somaya Omar Position: Contributing Writer – Salaam Media
10 Mar 2016 9AM 6 min

Chris Hani's killer granted bail after 20 years in prison

The assassination of Chris Hani, the charismatic leader of the South African Communist Party, was pivotal in the ending of Apartheid. Why was this man considered such a threat to both the extreme-right wing in South Africa and the new, moderate leadership of the African National Congress. His killer Janusz…
10 Mar 2016 9AM 11 min

UN Human Rights Comittee Review

UN Human Rights Committee to review South Africa’s record on surveillance and privacy issues. On Monday 7 March 2016, the United Nations Human Rights Committee will review of South Africa’s human rights record and its implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Guest: Murray Hunter Position :…
9 Mar 2016 9AM 9 min

Black Muslim Lives Matter

African-Americans and Muslim Americans often face discrimination and violence. A PBS News Hour/Marist Poll from 2015 found that 58% of Americans said that race relations in the United States have worsened in the last year — unsurprising given stark racial disparities in criminal justice, wages and employment, and even health…
9 Mar 2016 9AM 7 min

UNHCR responds to EU-Turkey deal

Proposals to send back refugees en masse from the European Union to Turkey would contravene their right to protection under European and international law, agencies and rights groups say. The UN's refugee agency, UNHCR, has criticised the plans drawn up by Turkey and the EU, saying they would amount to…
9 Mar 2016 9AM 6 min

Moody's places SA on a downgrade review

Moody's Investors Service has placed South Africa’s Baa2 bond and issuer ratings on review for downgrade. The decision to place the ratings on review was prompted by the continuing rise in risks to the country's medium-term economic prospects and to its fiscal strength. To discuss more about South Africa's looming…
9 Mar 2016 9AM 8 min

Disconnect between the UN Development goals and the African reality

The Sustainable Development goals may be seen as a way to deal with the many problems in Africa but how realistic are these goals for the African reality? To tell us more about the development market phenomena here is... Guest: Mark Paterson Position: Co-editor of Africa and the Millenium Development…
8 Mar 2016 10AM 17 min

EU gives Turkey 3.3billion to help accomadate refugees

During Monday's summit in Brussels between the European Union and Turkey, Ahmet Davutoglu, Turkish prime minister, said his country is "indispensable" in solving the worsening refugee crisis. More than 2,000 people travel every day from Turkey to Greece, where many are stranded. Countries on the main route through the Balkans…
8 Mar 2016 9AM 10 min

Freedom Flotilla

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…
7 Mar 2016 5PM 8 min

A look at Sudan's human rights atrocitities

Hassan Al Turabi died of a heart attack last week in Kharthoum at the age of 84. Turabi was known for promoting a radical version of Islamism, with sharia, or Islamic, law applied strictly. He also invited Osama bin Laden accepted an invitation to live in Sudan, and the civil…
7 Mar 2016 10AM 21 min

Will South Africa be able to patch things up with Nigeria?

President Jacob Zuma is expected to officially begin his two-day state visit to Nigeria tomorrow. The president will be travelling with a business delegation and is expected to address the Joint Session of the National Assembly of Nigeria. Relations between South Africa and Nigeria will be high on the agenda…
7 Mar 2016 9AM 9 min

Voter's apathy in the South African Islamic community

It's been reported that 9million people who are eligible to vote have not yet registered to join the polls for the upcoming municipal elections said Chief electoral officer, Mosotho Moepya yesterday. More shockingly 4.3 million of these eligible voters are aged between 30 and 35. Although voter's apathy seems to…
4 Mar 2016 9AM 8 min

Questions about ANC Chief Whip Resignation

The resignation of ANC Chief Whip, Stone Sezani has raised questions around the reasoning and timing of this move. Opposition parties have claimed that Sezani could simply no longer continue to defend the in-defendable in President Jacob Zuma. To get his perspective on this, we are joined online by… Guest:…
3 Mar 2016 10AM 17 min

Apartheid 2.0

Israel Apartheid Awareness Week is next week and there is already some reluctance to the event happening at Wits university. In the build up to the event The Daily Vox has partnered Al Jazeera Palestine remix to enlighten people about why Israel is an Apartheid state. The series will host…
3 Mar 2016 9AM 10 min

Awqaf SA Islamic Civilisation Conference gets underway in Durban tomorrow

Awqaf SA is hosting the 2nd congress of Islamic civilisation in South Africa conference starting tomorrow. The conference focuses on the history and heritage of Islam in South Africa and promotes better understanding and dialogue amongst Muslim people and people of other faith and cultural communities. The conference takes place…
3 Mar 2016 9AM 8 min
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