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Drivetime

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 wit. The show has its own distinct local and global flavour and was nominated for the MTN Awards in 2014 and the Liberty Life Awards in 2016. The 5.10pm interview on Drivetime is its in-depth highlight and has covered stories in over 100 countries. During the show listener participation is encouraged via WhatsApp and SMS.
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Court rules in favour of refugees on grant relief

The High court in Pretoria has ruled in favour of refugees and asylum seekers ands ordered the government to include them in the Covid-19 unemployment grant. The court also declared directions issued by Social Development minister Lindiwe Sisulu unconstitutional and unlawful. On line for comment is legal expert and founder…
22 Jun 2020 9AM 8 min

US rejects UN led inquiry into racism

US officials have rejected a UN led inquiry into racism in that country voicing its disappointment against South Africa for promoting the idea. SA is the current chair of the African Union. The UN Human Rights Council met Wednesday in Geneva to discuss racism after a joint call by the…
19 Jun 2020 11AM 18 min

Middle East Eye report

In this week's Middle East Report in partnership with the London based Middle East Eye, we look at the following, -Interview with Cornel West by US based MEE senior reporter Azad Esa -Interview with Khamis Khanjar -Turkey and Russia carving up the future of Libya. On line from London is…
18 Jun 2020 11AM 19 min

8 VBS accused appear in court

The eight men accused of plundering the VBS Mutual bank appeared in the Palm Ridge regional court this morning. They are facing racketeering, money laundering and fraud charges. On line for comment is Scorpio investigative journalist at the Daily Maverick, Pauli van Wyk
18 Jun 2020 10AM 9 min

Muslim views preview

Now we turn our attention to preview of another edition of the Muslim Views and on line is Muslim Views editor, Farid Said.
18 Jun 2020 10AM 13 min

Call of Islam against apartheid

June 17 1984 was the beginning of the Call of Islam and how it changed Muslim participation in the struggle against apartheid. It also affiliated to both then liberation and interfaith movements and affirmed Muslims as a force for good. Adil is also the author of 'Punching above its Weight,…
17 Jun 2020 11AM 17 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the following, -Burundi's new president to be sworn in Thursday -Tanzanian parliament dissolved to pave way for October elections -Sudan finds mass grave believed to be linked to 1998 killings. On line is regular contributor and political science lecturer at Chrizzma University…
17 Jun 2020 10AM 13 min

Cheap steroid available to treat covid-19

A cheap steroid has been hailed as a breakthrough treatment to reduce fatalities among severely ill Covid-19 patients. Dexamethasone, which is manufactured in South Africa, has been proven to reduce deaths by one third in patients on ventilators. On line for comment is Director, Research Development and Principal Investigator, Molecular…
17 Jun 2020 10AM 16 min

Promoting a new balanced internationalism

The year 2020 was shaping up to be a decisive one for Germany on the international stage. As a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for two years, the German government saw this unusual alignment of international agendas as an opportunity to assert its positions and vision on…
17 Jun 2020 9AM 22 min

Far right protesters take to the streets of London

Far right protesters clashed with police in London as anti-racism demonstrators rallied in rival protests. In the UK debate is raging over monuments of those involved in its imperialist past, especially after the statue of slave trader Edward Colston was thrown into the harbour. In London, the statue of Winston…
17 Jun 2020 8AM 20 min

Weekly economic report

In this week's world economic report , we take a look at the following. -Treasury to restart budget from the scratch -Energy department want new nuclear build -European Union (EU) foresees tough trading times with Africa. And on line is our regular contributor, Senior Research Fellow at the University of…
16 Jun 2020 10AM 12 min

Tension rise between India and China

Tension is growing between India and China following China's deployment of artillery and tanks on the Line of Actual Control (LAC). There are no indications of Chinese withdrawal from the Indian territory they occupied last month. On line for comment is Founder of South Africa Kashmir Action Group, Salman Khan.
16 Jun 2020 10AM 19 min

Book review: Lock down extended by Melinda Ferguson

The first Corona book to released in South Africa, Lockdown captures the mood of our times through a tapestry of South African voices, delivering unique and insightful stories from the war front. Melinda Ferguson is a bestselling author and publisher. Her addiction memoir Smacked took the boom world by storm…
12 Jun 2020 11AM 19 min

Media Hit Parade

We are back with our weekly Media Hit Parade where we analyse stories that are hitting the numbers both locally and internationally. On line is Acumen Media Director, Tonya Khoury.
12 Jun 2020 10AM 18 min

ConCourt ruling, will SA's political landscape change?

The Constitutional Court has ordered a complete makeover of South Africa voting system saying independent candidates should be allowed to contest national and provincial elections. Now parliament has 24 months to ensure there is adequate public consultation and participation in determining the most appropriate electoral system for the country. Is…
12 Jun 2020 10AM 11 min

Middle East Report

In this week's Middle East Report in partnership with the London based Middle East Eye, -Has the turning point been reached in Libya's civil war? -UK developing motivational online platforms targeting BAME women as part of covert counter terrorism campaign -Arms sales to Saudi Arabia / Egypt under scrutiny. On…
11 Jun 2020 11AM 19 min

The Hidden Multiculturalism

The Hidden Multiculturalism, an opinion piece by Canadian Eric Walberg, known worldwide as journalist specializing in the Middle East, Central Asia and Russia. Eric Walberg now joins us from Canada
11 Jun 2020 10AM 16 min

SA to mobilise AU against Israel's annexation plans

Palestine solidarity groups and civil society movements across the African continent have welcomed South Africa International Relations minister Naledi Pandor call to the African Union (AU) to take a strong stand against Israel's move to annex the Jordan Valley and occupation of the West Bank. President Cyril Ramaphosa is the…
11 Jun 2020 10AM 8 min
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