The Voice of the Cape Drivetime

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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Civil society concerned over potential corruption in Covid-19

Civil society organisations have raised concerns over potential corruption during Covid-19. The organisations have written a letter to the president containing proposed ideas on how to minimise corruption during this period. On line for comment is Director at My Vote Counts, Joel Bregman.
29 May 2020 10AM 9 min

UCT develops framework for safe return of students

The University of Cape Town,(UCT) is developing a framework for the safe return of staff and students in a coordinated and phased manner. The framework is based on UCT's commitment to protect the health and safety of all staff and students. On line is Senior Manager, Media Liaison and Social…
29 May 2020 10AM 11 min

Places of worship gaven green light to re-open in level-3

Government announced places of worship will be allowed to re-open during level-3 of the national lockdown. The move has received some sharp criticism from the general public. On line is lecturer in the Gender Unit, Faculty of Theology at Stellenbosch University, Dr Funlola Olejede.
28 May 2020 12PM 12 min

Old Mutual turns Pineland training facility into quarantine centre

Old Mutual has turned the former training centre in Pineland into a 300 bed Covid-19 quarantine centre and self isolation health facility for use by the Western Cape government. On line for comment is Chairperson for Western Cape Old Mutual PMB, Savarion Arendse.
28 May 2020 12PM 6 min

Weekly Africa report

In this week's Africa report, -Burundi has new president after the country's election commission declared ruling party candidate Everiste Ndayishimiye winner. -Alleged mastermind of the Rwandan genocide, 84 year old Felicien Kabuga arrested in France after 26 years on the run -African Union marks 57 years of existence On line…
28 May 2020 11AM 19 min

Transparency on pay could close the gap for women.

The covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for economic policy reform to address deep socio-economic inequalities in South Africa, including transparent pay towards closing the gender gap pay which sees women still earning up to 35 percent less than men for doing same work. On line is University of Stellenbosch…
27 May 2020 12PM 8 min

Weekly Economic report

In this week's world economic report, -SA easing closer to level-3 -Fortunes of US tech billionaires rose to 15 percent during the covid-19 pandemic -Reserve Bank running out of space to keep lowering interest rates. On line is Senior Research Fellow in the Human Economy program at the University of…
27 May 2020 11AM 13 min

Kashmir determined for self rule

The Kashmir Civitas, an international civil society and strategic advocacy organisation committed to the socio-political emancipation, moral upliftment and economic empowerment of Kashmir, is still campaigning for the right of self-determination in the disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir. On line is Associate Professor of Political Science and chairperson of…
27 May 2020 11AM 20 min

The relevance of BBE-EE during the Covid-19 lockdown

The development of an inclusive economy that benefits all South Africans is an imperative that cannot be over estimated. However, there are others who feel that some of the measures required for the implementation of BBE-EE are onerous and may force already stretched businesses into deeper dire straits. On line…
21 May 2020 11AM 12 min

Middle East Report with Middle East Eye

In this week's Middle East report, -The Nakba continues 76 years on, as Israel plan more annexation of Palestine -Palestinian leader Magmoud Abbas announce the end to agreement with US & Israel -Turkey's Libya gambit seems to paying off On line is editor in chief for MEE David Hearst
21 May 2020 10AM 13 min

Muslim Views preview

We are back with our Muslim Views preview with editor Farid Said.
21 May 2020 10AM 13 min

Ramadan under Lockdown

In our last Ramadan under lockdown, we jet to Germany for a chat with Spanish citizen Abdulhasib Castineira.
21 May 2020 10AM 12 min

SAFirst Forum reject plan to have schools re-opened

The South Africa First Forum (SA1stForum) has rejected the education department's bid to have schools re-opened during the covid-19 lockdown. Basic education minister Angie Motshekga announced the plan to reopen school on June 1. On line is SA1stForum convenor Rod Solomons
20 May 2020 10AM 6 min

Amoured vehicle spotted around the country

A video depicting a military armoured vehicle being delivered in the countryside has sent the country talking following reports that the government that allege military procurement. Since the lockdown, the country has witnessed heavy military presence. On line is defence expert, Helmoed Heitman.
20 May 2020 10AM 6 min

Behind the Headline

In today's Behind the Headline, we chat to Mrs Naledi Pandor, minister of International Relations and Cooperation. Naledi was born in Durban and completed her schooling in Botswana. She qualified as a teacher and taught at multiple schools and universities. In 1994 she took up office as Member of Parliament…
20 May 2020 10AM 21 min

School re-opening still in doubt

At the centre for the department of educations decision to not yet announce a final plan for the reopening of schools has been a number of issues, including the delay in the distribution of personal protective equipment. On line is professor at Marang Centre for Mathematics and Science Education from…
19 May 2020 10AM 11 min

Greenpeace Africa demads for air quality legislation

Greenpeace Africa has called on minister of forestry, fisheries and environmental affairs Barbara Creece to enforce air quality legislation. This follows Eskom's delay in the closure of its ancient coal fired power stations. On line is Climate and Energy Campaigner, Nhlanhla Sibisi.
19 May 2020 10AM 10 min

Weekly economic report

In this week's world economic report, -Germany plunges into recession -Energy regulator Nersa grants Eskom approval to claw back R13.3 bn -Could Covid-19 be chance foe government to speed up reforms? On line is Senior Research Fellow at University of Pretoria, Dr Jason Musyoka.
19 May 2020 10AM 18 min

How can entrepreneurs financially emerge from Covid-19

Traditional models of business funding need to rethink if South African's small business and entrepreneurs are to emerge from the financially crippling covid-19 pandemic. On line is Senior extraordinary lecturer at Stellenbosch University Business School, Daniel Strauss.
19 May 2020 10AM 8 min
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