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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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2292 – 2312

Blacklash of Paris Attacks - Yasser Louati

In this part of the show, we will look at the backlash of the Paris attacks on Muslims in France. For the second time this year France’s Muslims have seen carnage brought to the streets of Paris by a few extremists and fear that they will now suffer as a…
17 Nov 2015 10AM 6 min

Backlash of Paris Terror Attacks - Adam Deen

French defence officials say that, for the second time in less than 24 hours, fighter jets have targeted Raqqa, the de-facto capital of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in northern Syria. Ten Rafale and Mirage 2000 fighters carried out the raid early in the morning, dropping…
17 Nov 2015 10AM 14 min

Israel imposes travel ban on Islamic Movement leaders

For now, we turn our focus to another major news story today - the Israeli government's decision to ban the Islamic Movement. The decision comes a day after a travel ban was issued on its leaders, who are accused of incitement and encouraging violence against Israeli policies in Jerusalem and…
17 Nov 2015 9AM 10 min

Paris Attacks Puts Spotlight on Europe’s Refugee Crisis

In the days after a wave of deadly attacks killed at least 129 people in Paris, a number of European politicians have warned against accepting any more people fleeing from war and persecution in Muslim-majority countries. The warnings have added to fears that the plight of refugees would worsen after…
17 Nov 2015 9AM 9 min

Arrest Warrants Issued for Israeli High Commanders

We have a really interesting development now ongoing case to prosecute Israeli officials involved in the Mavi marmara attack. The latest is that the Directorate of the Priority Crimes Investigation Unit of the South African Police Services have confirmed that warrants of arrest have been issued against four Israeli commanders…
17 Nov 2015 9AM 6 min

Face to Face – Shaykh Mouhamadou Mahy ibn Aliyu Cisse

Today, we are Face to Face with Shaykh Mouhamadou Mahy ibn Aliyu Cisse... Guest: Shaykh Mouhamadou Mahy ibn Aliyu Cisse Position: West African teacher, and consummate spiritual guide to millions of people
13 Nov 2015 10AM 13 min

Free Book Friday – Run Racist Run

Free Book Friday is back and this week we are featuring the latest book by Eusebius McKaiser, entitled, Run Racist Run.. Guest: Eusebius McKaiser - Political analyst, author and broadcaster
13 Nov 2015 10AM 19 min

GOTG Providing Relief to Kya Sands Victims

Hundreds of people have no place to sleep after a fire ravaged over 200 shacks at an informal settlement at Kya Sands yesterday afternoon. Four fire engines, a water tanker and 20 firefighters worked until nightfall, fighting a blaze which swept through most shacks at Msawawa informal settlement near Kya…
12 Nov 2015 9AM 5 min

UCT Addresses Safety of Students

With continued protests at UWC and UCT, safety has become a major concern for students, especially with exams underway. As you recall yesterday, our reporters heard from several students who opted to go back home because they felt unsafe at campus. Some have chosen to defer their exams. Guest -…
12 Nov 2015 9AM 5 min

Explosive Report On Top Cops Tabled In Parliament

A potentially explosive report on whether the police's top brass misled Parliament was tabled today. Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Police launched an unprecedented inquiry into the circumstances that led to controversial statements of support for National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega being issued by the South African Police Service (SAPS)’ board…
11 Nov 2015 9AM 13 min

The British PM, the Middle East, and human rights - Mehdi Hasan

The British PM, the Middle East, and human rights Who or what is stopping David Cameron from doing the 'right thing' in the Middle East? Guest: Mehdi Hasan Position: British political journalist, broadcaster and author. Presenter of “Up Front” & “Head to Head” on Al Jazeera (DSTV 406)
10 Nov 2015 10AM 17 min

Myanmar Election Update

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi has told media that she believes her party has won a parliamentary majority. Early results point to a sweeping victory for her National League for Democracy (NLD), but final official results will not be known for days. Questions have however been raised as whether or…
10 Nov 2015 9AM 11 min

Myanmar Elections

Myanmar's opposition National League for Democracy says it is confident of victory in the first openly contested national election in 25 years. An NLD spokesman said it expected to win about 70% of seats. Questions have however been raised on whether or not the election results would mean anything for…
9 Nov 2015 10AM 19 min

Egypt Plane Crash caused by bomb?

Investigators of the Russian plane crash in Egypt are "90 percent sure" the noise heard in the final second of a cockpit recording was an explosion caused by a bomb. While this deduction may be a bit premature, it does raise questions about the safety of the airspace in the…
9 Nov 2015 9AM 5 min

ANC > State

President Jacob Zuma is in the spotlight again. With reports surfacing about the plan to purchase a R4bn presidential jet, to remarks about the ANC coming before the State and his criticism of former leaders, the president has had a busy weekend. Guest: Zwelinzima Vavi Position: Vice Chairperson, Millennium Labour…
9 Nov 2015 9AM 9 min

MTN CEO Resigns

MTN chief executive officer, Sifiso Dabengwa, has resigned with immediate effect. The announcement was made to shareholders this morning. The move follows a R73-billion fine from the Nigerian communication authorities for failing to disconnect 5.1 million subscribers. Former MTN Group CEO and current non-executive chairman Phuthuma Nhleko has agreed to…
9 Nov 2015 9AM 6 min
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