Drivetime

Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim

The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ebrahim Ebrahim, will briefed the media on his visit to the Yemeni Republic. Deputy Minister Ebrahim travelled to Yemen to consult with the government and other role players in Yemen about the case of Mr Pierre Korkie, a South African citizen…

23 Jan 2014 9AM 5 min

VOA on the Central African Replublic

Crisis ridden Central Africa Republic sown in an interim president on Monday after the resignation of that nations's president Michel Djotodia last week. VOA NEWS filed this special about the swearing in of the current president…

22 Jan 2014 10AM 4 min

Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch has issued a "warning" to the South African government, that human rights are "taking a turn for the worst" in the country. At the launch of its 2014 World Report in Johannesburg on Tuesday, Human Rights Watch's Southern Africa director, Tiseke Kasambala, said South Africa remained a…

22 Jan 2014 10AM 14 min

2014 UCT Summer School, 20 – 31 January 2014

UCT hosted a Assortment of lectures and debates on offer at 2014 UCT Summer School, 20 – 31 January 2014, Kramer Law Building, Middle Campus. One that took place from the 20-22 of January is the one between science and religion took a twist as Professor Anwar Mall of UCT’s…

22 Jan 2014 9AM 16 min

The US consulate in Cape Town

The US consulate in Cape Town is initaiting a number of projects for young people. The Young African Leadership Initiative and the GeneratioNext youth outreach program are two of the programs that the consulate will be promoting today. In studio we have US consulat general Erica Barks-Ruggles to tell us…

22 Jan 2014 9AM 10 min

VOA news

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…

21 Jan 2014 10AM 5 min

The Umrah debacle

VOC has been inundated with complaints from individuals who booked a umrah package with Al Faisel Tours but did not receive the services which they have paid for and as a result were unable to perform umrah. Now some some families say there is no other choice but to take…

21 Jan 2014 9AM 16 min

Book launch at Madina Institute

Madina Institute will be launched a historic and invaluable masterpiece on the authentic references for the status of commemmorating Mawlidan Nabi. The Launch will be took place on the 17 January at the ICON Building at 18:30. Shaykh Ninowy who is the author of the book says this is a…

21 Jan 2014 9AM 10 min

Interview with Jeanne Prinsloo

Are the media hostile to the ANC? Do they attack the dignity of ANC politicians? Do they operate to the detriment of the public interest? Is responsible and ethical reporting treated as less important than the protection and promotion of media freedom? These are the questions asked by Rhodes University…

20 Jan 2014 9AM 14 min

Interview with Dr Faisal Suliman

The SABC is taking submissions from the public with regards to the Editorial Policy. Submissions will form the basis of making improvements and changes to the Editorial Policy. South African Muslim Network says theres huge number of movies and TV shows portraying Muslims as terrorists, megalomaniacs and the bad guys…

20 Jan 2014 9AM 11 min

Julius Malema

Economic Freedom Fighter self titled Comander in Chief Julius Malema held a press confernce today at the Cape Town International Airport. EFF boss is in the city to campaign for his party ahead of the 2014 elections expected to take place in three months time. VOC went to the conference…

17 Jan 2014 10AM 15 min

Crisis in South Sudan continues

As the crisis in South Sudan continues Witnesses to the violence in South Sudan since December 15, 2013, have described how targeted attacks against civilians on an ethnic basis have taken place in both government and opposition-controlled areas. Human Rights Watch research team in South Sudan says interviewed more than 200…

17 Jan 2014 9AM 8 min

"The Square" Documentary nominated For an Oscar

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the five films nominated for the Documentary Feature Oscar. A record 147 films had originally qualified in the category. One of the films nominated for the coveted statue is The Square which follows Egypt after the ousting of Muhammed Morsi…

17 Jan 2014 9AM 7 min

Interview with David Grier

Grier and Stuart, after returning last week from Cuba, completed this gruelling challenge in a mere 28 days, making them the first athletes to run the length of this Caribbean island in one attempt. The duo raised more than R250 000 for Cipla Miles for Smiles by running on average 50km…

16 Jan 2014 10AM 6 min

Interview with Imtyiaaz Sooliman

Yolande Korkie is home. The school teacher who was kidnapped with her husband in Yemen arrived in SA recently but her husband Pierre Korkie is still being held captive. Gift of the Givers with Yolande held a press conference today to update the public about the situation. Yolande was released…

16 Jan 2014 9AM 13 min

Interim President Michel Djotodiah has resigned

There has been a major development in the crisis in the Central African Republic: Interim President Michel Djotodia has resigned, leaving the state in the hands of a transitional government and facing an uncertain future. He made the announcement during a regional summit in Chad that was discussing how to…

15 Jan 2014 10AM 18 min

Security officials carried out an illegal search against IHH Kilis Office

On 14th January 2014 around 6:20 am, Security officials carried out an illegal search against IHH Kilis Office where the relief activities of IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation to Syrian people are organized and coordinated. That's according to the IHH. The organisation says th legal search procedures were violated during the…

15 Jan 2014 9AM 9 min

VOA on South Sudan and Central African Republic

VOA news brings you a special look at what the crisis in South Sudan is affecting the inhabitants of Africa's youngest country…

15 Jan 2014 9AM 11 min

Legacy of Ariel Sharon

Upon the death of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, we look at how his legacy of separating Gaza from the West Bank and building a "separation wall" to seal off Israeli settlements has impacted the peace process in the Middle East today. We speak with Noam Chomsky, world-renowned political…

14 Jan 2014 11AM 12 min

Egyptian community in SA speaks about their homeland

Since the ousting of Hoshin Mubarak and first democratically elected president Mohammed Morsi Egypt has been plunged by violence. Hundreds of Egyptians have been killed while thousands have been displaced and fled the military run country. The Egyptian Community of South Africa to do an awareness talk on the situation…

14 Jan 2014 10AM 23 min