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Panayioutou back in court

Christopher Panayiotou is back in court today to appeal a decision by the Port Elizabeth Magistrates Court to deny him bail. A new development in this case is that he's hired two top SA attorneys for this and it has even come to light that he is willing to pay…

20 Jul 2015 10AM 5 min

The Libyan Political Dialogue: An Incomplete Consensus

The preliminary political agreement that emerged from UN-led talks between Libyan rival factions at a signing ceremony in the Moroccan coastal resort town of Skhirat last week was a critical first step toward ending the Libyan civil war. Yet one side’s refusal to come on board without further amendments to…

19 Jul 2015 10PM 17 min

MSF Yemen briefing in JHB

Doctors Withouth Borders (MSF SA) held a closed media briefing in Johannesburg yesterday that focused on the crisis in Yemen. Their Emergency Coordinator, Karlien Kliejer recently returned from the war striken country, adressed the crowd while Afro-Middle East Centre's Naeem Jeenah provided a contextual analysis of the regional political and…

17 Jul 2015 10AM 8 min

China arrests: 5 South Africans return to SA today

Today marks exactly one week since a total 10 South Africans were arrested in China. This morning, five South African families are expected to be reunited loved ones when they return to SA, but Gift of the Givers head Imtiaz Sooliman has asked that the situation be handled sensitively. Online…

17 Jul 2015 10AM 5 min

Social media responses to Ramadan

As the holy month of Ramadan is leaving us and Muslims all over the world had lots to say during the month. We even saw history be made with Snapchat's #MeccaLive campaign taking the social media world by storm. Online to discuss is…

17 Jul 2015 10AM 8 min

VOC at 3 Anchor Bay for moon sighting

Drivetime coming to you live from Three Anchor Bay for the annual moon sighting, under the auspices of the Crescent Observers Society. Slowly, people are trickling into the Promenade to get their spot on the lawns in time for iftaar. Joining me now in studio is a very familiar voice…

15 Jul 2015 10PM 18 min

VOC at 3 Anchor Bay for moon sighting

Welcome to a special edition of Drivetime, coming to you live from Three Anchor Bay as we anticipate the sighting of the moon. This cultural/religious event is a key aspect of what makes Cape Town unique… and to chat about why this is significant for the city is Deputy mayor…

15 Jul 2015 10PM 3 min

VOC at 3 Anchor Bay for moon sighting

Welcome back to a special edition of Drivetime coming to you live from Three Anchor Bay for the annual moon-sighting. We have a jam-packed show and we are going to try to speak to as many key players as possible. We know the Muslim community in South Africa has a…

15 Jul 2015 10PM 7 min

Chinese government detains 10 South Africans

Ten South Africans have been arrested without charge in China, having been part of a 20-strong tour group detained by Chinese officials last week. The tour group were on a planned 47-day trip to explore the country, and comprised of 10 South Africans, nine British nationals and one Indian national.

15 Jul 2015 4AM 6 min

Iran nuclear deal reached

After nearly a decade of isolation for the Islamic republic of Iran, many months of talks and several postponements, Iran and world powers have reached a nuclear deal. The agreement? Tehran agrees to curb its nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief. Online to discuss is Soraya Lennie. She had…

14 Jul 2015 11PM 8 min

Naeem Jeenah refused a visa

Naeem Jeenah, executive director ar Afro-Middle East Centre, has been denied a visa to attend a conference in the UK. A list of academics and organizations have started a petition against this. Why is this happening? He is online to discuss…

14 Jul 2015 11PM 7 min

Crescent Observers Society

We have reached the climax of Ramadan and Capetonians are now preparing for the annual moon sighting tomorrow evening. VOC is the official broadcaster and will take the event live from Three Anchor Bay at 4pm. Joining online to take us through what we can expect on Sunday are members…

14 Jul 2015 10PM 10 min

UWC Annual Law Dean's Distinguished Lecture

UWC is hosting its annual Law Dean's distinguished lecture and this year, they have a special address by Honourable Deputy-Chief Justice Mosenke. The event is taking place at UWC on Friday, 17th July 2015 at 6pm. Online to tell us more is…

14 Jul 2015 10PM 5 min

Chaos at Cosatu Congress

Trade union federation Cosatu held a special congress at Gallagher Estate in Midrand yesterday. The congress was disrupted by unions wrangling over the eligibility of the Liberated Metalworkers Union of SA to participate in the congress. Things got so hectic that the congress continued today. Someone who was at the…

13 Jul 2015 10PM 5 min

Muslim Views July Issue

It's that time of the month again where we check in with Muslim Views for a sneak peak into what we can expect in this months' issue. With Eid around the corner, pretty sure there will be an article or two focusing on the auspicious day. Online to discuss is…

12 Jul 2015 11PM 8 min

Cape Town first Muslim Doctor passes on

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…

12 Jul 2015 10PM 10 min

Campaigners took to streets around the globe ahead of Finance Summit

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…

12 Jul 2015 10PM 7 min

Habib Malik stops by

Islamic Relief aid worker, Habib Malik is back in SA as the organization hosts an Iftaar Dinner this weekend in aid of orphaned and vulnerable children. Malik was born in Pakistan but now resides in Scotland and has been with IR since 2003. He joins us now in studio to…

9 Jul 2015 11PM 15 min

Quds day falls on new date of Iran nuke deal deadline

Today’s deadline for a nuclear deal between Iran and the P5+1 world powers falls on the same day that the viciously anti-Israel al-Quds Day is celebrated in Tehran, where Iranian leaders often call for Israel’s destruction. Online to discuss is…

9 Jul 2015 10PM 11 min

Brics Summit could fund Eskom?

Eskom will approach the Brazil, Russia, India, China, SA (Brics) new development bank, once fully operational, to borrow money to fund the construction of its power stations. Eskom acting CE Brian Molefe made this clear from the sidelines of the Brics Summit today when he said that due to them…

9 Jul 2015 10AM 8 min