Drivetime

State-of-the art Islamic library

Role-players in the Muslim community have given their full backing for the development of a state-of-the art Islamic library, situated at the Academia Centre complex in Lansdowne.  At the media launch last week a number of community activists showed their support for the Academia Library initiative, which has been described…

17 Feb 2014 9AM 14 min

A report titled "When governance and ethics fail"

The appointment of SABC acting chief operations officer Hlaudi Mot-soe-neng was irregular, Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has found. This emerged from a report, titled When governance and ethics fail, she released in Pretoria earlier today . Her investigation touched on allegations around the appointment and a crooked salary progression. The…

17 Feb 2014 9AM 12 min

What's trending with Bonga Dlulane

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…

16 Feb 2014 10PM 7 min

Pope Francis shaking things up

Pope Francis is shaking things up in the Catholic Church to such an extent that many talk about a “Francis revolution.” Yet the single most revolutionary act committed by any pope in at least the last 600 years fell exactly one year ago, and it wasn’t Francis who did it…

16 Feb 2014 10PM 18 min

Interview with political analyst: Chester Missing

Amid all madness at the State of the Nation address last night, VOC Drivetime caught up with South Africa’s most famous political analyst Chester Missing, who was taking the mickey out of all the politicians on the red carpet.  It started off with me making fun of his shiny bald…

14 Feb 2014 10AM 2 min

"Eye on Palestine Boycott Barcode 729"

The Islamic Network and Film Club in association with the Portlands Masjid Committee invites you to: “Eye on Palestine: Boycott Barcode 729” Film Festival that will take place this weekend.  According to organisers the mini festival is aimed at highlighting the land of Palestine has been under a brutal occupation…

14 Feb 2014 9AM 12 min

Media briefing for the 2014 National elections

The governing African National Congress executive held a media briefing in the city today to pave a way for the 2014 National elections. This comes after president Jacob Zuma delivered his last state of the nation address of his first term. VOC reporter Raeesah Isaacs joins us to give us…

14 Feb 2014 9AM 6 min

Coordinated violence against muslims in the Central African Republic

According to media reports and Human Rights Watch the minority Muslim population in the Central African Republic is being targeted in a relentless wave of coordinated violence that is forcing entire communities to leave the country. This is the violence in the country is ongoing that has resulted in hundreds…

12 Feb 2014 1PM 17 min

What's trending with Bonga Dlulane

It time Whats Trending as VOC Drivetime producer Bonga Dlulane will be giving us a daily update at this time about what is happening in the world of twitter. To tell us what social media is talking about Bonga Dlulane is here…

12 Feb 2014 10AM 6 min

Hajj People Part 3

We now listen to the part three of the coverage done by reporter Ra'eesah Isaacs on the World HAjj and Umrah Organisers Initiative Forum which took place at the weekend…

12 Feb 2014 9AM 12 min

Orphanage program

Africa Muslim Agency held a Orphanage program on Saturday in Johannesburg. We now crossover to the regional director Hafez Hassan Choonara of the organisation to talk about their upcoming plans and projects

12 Feb 2014 9AM 10 min

Transparency in political party funding

Transparency in political party funding, particularly from private sources, remains a divisive topic in South African politics. Recently, Dr Mamphela Ramphele, leader of Agang SA, made a bold move and revealed her personal wealth. Her intention was to demonstrate that, unlike many other politicians, she believes in transparency and accountability. That's…

11 Feb 2014 10AM 16 min

What's trending with Bonga Dlulane

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…

11 Feb 2014 10AM 5 min

International Solidarity Conference

South African Parliament held a International Solidarity Conference that Adopts Boycott of Israel Resolution and Requests "Israeli Apartheid" Report To Be Reffered To UN. The Palestine solidarity human rights organization, BDS South Africa, welcomed the resolutions and recommendations of South Africa's Parliamentary Portfolio Committee's recent conference in support of the…

11 Feb 2014 9AM 10 min

Hajj People

We now listen to the second part of the coverage done by reporter Ra'eesah Isaacs on the World HAjj and Umrah Organisers Initiative Forum which took place at the weekend…

11 Feb 2014 9AM 6 min

What's trending with Bonga Dlulane

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…

10 Feb 2014 10AM 18 min

Iran celebrates the 35th anniversary of its Islamic Revolution

As Iran celebrates the 35th anniversary of its Islamic Revolution, British Prime Minister Palmerston's apt phrase rings truer than ever: Iran has no permanent friends, only permanent interests. The main question facing the leadership is how, at three and a half decades, can its revolution remain relevant? Those are the words of writer,…

10 Feb 2014 10AM 18 min

Hajj Conference Part 1

Today we listen to the first part of a three part series looking at what transpired at the World Hajj and Umrah Organisers Intiative Forum which took place at the Weekend. We listen to the chairperson of the organisers, Mohsin Tutla as he addresses members of the local travel fraternity…

10 Feb 2014 9AM 12 min

The Portfolio Committee Chairperson on Police

The Portfolio Committee Chairperson on Police Annelize Van Wyk has written an opinion piece saying breaking down the police is unfair and achieves very little. According to the chair the South African Police Service should NOT be seen as a punching bag as politicians, civil society and some media organizations…

10 Feb 2014 9AM 2 min

Hostage Situation

International news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Sunday stood by the credibility of a mediator who it reported on Saturday had contact with al-Qaeda militants who kidnapped a South African teacher in Yemen last year. This is the deadline for the payment of his ransom money was reached last week…

10 Feb 2014 9AM 12 min