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GOTG return to SA

About two weeks ago, Gift of the Givers embarked on a humanitarian journey to war striken Gaza to help alleviate some of the damage caused in the most recent Israeli offensive. On their way there, they encountered several issues - being deined entry to Gaza, their supplies being delayed to…

8 Sep 2014 10AM 16 min

Destruction of Prophet Tomb

Not too long ago, we discussed that a multi-billion redevelopment project is being planned in Makkah, which will likely include the demolition of a building that is widely believed to be the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammed (S.A.W). But media reports yesterday have surfaced that there are proposls for the…

5 Sep 2014 11AM 19 min

Muslim Marriage Bill

The long awaited Muslim Marriage Bill will be under the microscope at IPSA’s annual women’s symposium called Women In Islam Women in South Africa. The This year’s theme is the “On-going socio-ethico-legal Challenges facing SA Muslim Women". IPSA principal Sheikh Igsaan Taliep tells us more…

5 Sep 2014 10AM 10 min

Free Book Friday: An Imperfect Blessing

Nadia Davids has made a name for herself as a playwright (At Her Feet, Cissie) of great intelligence and sensitivity, with a real understanding and affection for South Africa and its people. It is these qualities, and a deftness of characterisation, that she brings to her debut novel, An Imperfect…

5 Sep 2014 10AM 16 min

Gaza Reconstruction will cost $7.8 billion

The Palestinian Authority announced on Thursday that the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, devastated by the most recent Israeli bombing campaign, will cost nearly $8 billion and would take up to 5 years, even if Israel removes its blockade over Gaza entirely. A report published by the Palestinian Council for…

5 Sep 2014 10AM 6 min

ISIS analysis – Omar Shaukat

In this part of the show, we discuss the startling rise of the Islamic State, formerly ISIS, and the deeper instability in the Middle East. Our special guest today is Omar Shaukat a researcher based at the Afro-Middle East Centre (AMEC) in Johannesburg. Omar is in Cape Town to deliver…

4 Sep 2014 11AM 20 min

Infrastructure development in Gaza

The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights in Gaza says more than fifty thousand people were left homeless after the Israeli barrage of the besieged Strip. The Centre's Jabr Weshah explained massive rebuilding of infrastructure and basic amenities need to take place before most Gazans can return to their former lives…

4 Sep 2014 10AM 17 min

2 journalists beheaded by ISIS

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…

4 Sep 2014 10AM 11 min

Dalai Lama debacle

The Dalai Lama’s visit to South Africa for the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates is in jeopardy amid news reports that he has been refused a visa by the SA government. His representative in South Africa is quoted as saying that a government official "conveyed by phone they will…

4 Sep 2014 10AM 3 min

Gaza Update

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…

3 Sep 2014 10AM 5 min

IEC Chief Resigns

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…

3 Sep 2014 10AM 10 min

Ukrainian Conflict

As the Ukraine crisis has intensified over the past six months, Russia has been developing a new form of warfare – inserting special forces, provoking, and slowly, deliberately escalating the conflict. Russian actions flout international law and the agreements that have assured stability in the post-cold war world. But warnings…

2 Sep 2014 11AM 19 min

Safety of university students

This morning the University of Pretoria confirmed that a student had committed suicide by jumping off a building on campus, the same building that a lecturer at the university used to end his life just two months ago. In an unrelated matter, Stellenbosch university has also confirmed the robbery and…

2 Sep 2014 10AM 5 min

World Oldest Test Cricketer Passes

South Africa's oldest-ever Test cricketer Norman Gordon has died at age 103. The news was confirmed by his son, Brian. Gordon played five tests for South Africa and was a former Transvaal fast bowler. His long lifespan earned him the title of South Africa's oldest-ever Test match cricketer. Gordon was…

2 Sep 2014 10AM 5 min

Limbo in Lesotho

Top Lesotho government officials stationed at a secret location in South Africa have described the horror of fleeing their homes and country amid political instability and infighting at the weekend. More than 150 government officials are in hiding as Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries and President Jacob Zuma continue…

2 Sep 2014 10AM 8 min

Pakistani Conflict Escalates

Clashes between police and anti-government protesters continued over the weekend, outside Pakistan’s parliament, resulting in the deaths of at least three people, and injuries to 494 more. Police continued to fire tear gas and rubber bullets at hundreds of stone-throwing protesters, while thousands more remained behind the front lines outside…

1 Sep 2014 11AM 14 min

Freedom of expression campaign

Today supporters of BDS South Africa held a "Freedom of Expression" and Palestine solidarity protest outside the Johannesburg South Gauteng High Court between 10h00 and 16h00. The freedom of expression protest is in support of BDS South Africa and the Palestine Solidarity Alliance who are in court today against the…

1 Sep 2014 10AM 4 min

Gift of the Givers arrive in Gaza

Members of relief organisation Gift of the Givers, who are currently in Gaza, say they will be putting in long hours to make up for lost time. The 10-member team arrived in Gaza on Saturday morning after leaving South Africa on Tuesday, to provide medical relief to affected civilians. They…

1 Sep 2014 10AM 9 min

Yvonne Ridley

CAGE Africa has been launched as a branch of CAGE UK, in South Africa, as a response to the need for awareness of and action against human rights abuses that are taking place as a result of the "war on terror", on African soil. CAGE Africa will also be assisting…

1 Sep 2014 10AM 19 min

'Russian Invasion' of Ukraine Prompts UN Emergency Meeting

Ukraine’s president today declared that a "Russian invasion" of his country was underway and the United Nations' Security Council called an emergency session to discuss the latest crisis involving allegations of Russia's overt support for Ukrainian rebels. Rebel forces have also opened up a new front in the conflict in…

29 Aug 2014 11AM 16 min