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Al Imdaad Foundation - Refugee Aid Operation

Al-Imdaad Foundation is increasing its presence in southern Europe to provide emergency relief to refugees travelling from war-torn countries. Over the past week, the charity has provided aid to 6,250 refugees, mostly Syrian, but also Iraqi, Afghani and other nationalities crossing into Europe for survival. Joining us now for more…

6 Oct 2015 10AM 10 min

Clashes on the West Bank

The Palestine Red Crescent Society has declared a level 3 state of emergency in the West Bank and East Jerusalem in response to increased attacks by Israeli soldiers and illegal settlers against Palestinians. The violence, follows a decision by Israeli authorities to bar access to Jerusalem’s Old City and limiting…

6 Oct 2015 10AM 13 min

ANC appoints former DA members

Three ex-DA members came out pledging support for the ANC at a press briefing with Provincial ANC leadership held in Cape Town yesterday. The new ANC members critically spoke of the DA's racial undertones and its lack of support for the coloured community. Guest: Raéesah Isaacs Position: VOC Journalist

6 Oct 2015 10AM 5 min

Gauteng suburb dubbed, “The road to IS”

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…

5 Oct 2015 11AM 13 min

MSF Hospital attacked by US airstrike in Afghanistan

US President Barack Obama has launched a full investigation into Saturday's air strikes that killed 19 people at a Doctors without Borders-run Afghan hospital. At least 12 staff members and seven patients were killed in the incident.

5 Oct 2015 11AM 7 min

The Muslim 500 – 2016 Edition

The 2016 edition of the movers and shakers in the Muslim World was released on Friday. In just over 6 years The Muslim 500 , and its complementary website, has become the world’s premiere source for a listing of the World’s most influential Muslims. The Muslim 500 is published annually…

5 Oct 2015 11AM 9 min

Free Book Friday

Today, is Free Book Friday and as the Springboks prepare for their clash against Scotland tomorrow evening , we'll be featuring a book on braai. The title is, “The Democratic Republic of Braai” and is authored by Jan Scanell better known as Jan “Braai”.

2 Oct 2015 10AM 16 min

SA third last in education according to WEF (World Economic Forum)

In the latest report by the World Economic Forum, South Africa ranks third last in the world. This has once again highlighted the levels of basic education in this country. While research group, Africa Check has found these figures to be a misrepresentation, the suggestion is still worrying to many…

2 Oct 2015 10AM 5 min

Daily Vox Weekly update

Guest: Goolam Hassen

2 Oct 2015 10AM 8 min

Security Developments Iraq

While the fight against ISIS is ongoing, with Iran now reported to have joined the fight, we look at the security developments in Iraq and find out more about how Iraq is managing the security of the country. We are honoured to now the joined in studio by Dr Hisham…

2 Oct 2015 10AM 20 min

Palestinian Flag rasied at UN Headquarters

The Palestinian flag was yesterday for the first time, raised outside the United Nations Headquarters in New York. This after an address by Palestinain President Mahmoud Abbas to the UN General Assembly. The move, opposed by the US and Israel brought great excitement and optimism to the Plaestinian territories.

1 Oct 2015 11AM 11 min

DA Lay Criminal Charges against Chancellor House

The DA has brought criminal charges against the ANC’s fundraising arm, Chancellor House for its alleged involvement in the controversial Hitachi deal. US authorities on Monday charged Hitachi with violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act by inaccurately recording improper payments to the ANC.

1 Oct 2015 11AM 10 min

Professor Adam Habib – Imam Haron Memorial Lecture

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 Oct 2015 11AM 19 min

Has SA lost 700 billion to corruption since 1994?

It’s been stated as fact that South Africa has lost R700 billion in public money to corruption since the advent of democracy in 1994. But how does one measure the cost of hidden and illegal crime? Is it a guess or the result of thorough research? Africa Check got out…

1 Oct 2015 11AM 10 min

Al Jazeera Journalist Pardoned

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi pardoned two imprisoned journalists from the Al Jazeera English news network last week, as well as dozens of other political prisoners. Journalists Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed spent almost 2 years in prison for allegedly reporting false news in support of the banned Muslim Brotherhood. his…

30 Sep 2015 11AM 17 min

Anti Corruption March – Cape Town

Corruption Watch and other civil society and faith based organisation today held an #AntiCorruptionMarch to the Parliament buildings in Cape Town and the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The aim of the march was to send a clear message that the people in the country will no longer tolerate the culture…

30 Sep 2015 10AM 6 min

Annual Imam Haron Memorial Lecture

Professor Adam Habib, Vice Chancellor of the University of the Witwatersrand will deliver the eighth annual Imam Haron Memorial Lecture at the Elijah Loza Hall, Community House, Salt River at 19h30 this evening. The Imam Haron Memorial Lecture is organised by the IAHET in honour of the late Imam Abdullah…

30 Sep 2015 10AM 5 min

Party Funding to remain secret

Today the Constitutional Court turned down an application by NPO, My Vote Counts, who says parties should disclose their funders. ‘My Vote Counts’ wanted Parliament to enact specific legislation on this issue, but the majority judgment found that it should have challenged the Promotion of Access to Information Act in…

30 Sep 2015 10AM 9 min

Democratic Transition in Swaziland

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 Sep 2015 10AM 9 min

Crime Stats Released

National Police Commissioner, General Riah Phiyega, today released the Annual Crime Statistics to Parliaments Police Portfolio Committee. The figures said to have shown an overall increased in crime statistics over the last year. The report also has sparked doubt over the validity and reliability the report. According to the DA,…

29 Sep 2015 11AM 12 min