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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3,995 Episodes
692 – 712

South Africa Airways to shut down

A decision to shut down South African Airways has been reached between government and the national transport movement. But could there been a way to save the airline? On line is senior economist at Econometrix Dr Jammine Azar.
30 Apr 2020 10AM 9 min

Is the lockdown flattening the covid-19 pandemic?

Health minister Dr Zweli Mhkize says South Africa has so far managed to stave off the explosion of Covid-19 cases. But scientists are grappling with the question of how to accurately measure the impact of the disease in terms of the reality on the ground. And on line is Wits…
30 Apr 2020 10AM 13 min

Ramadan in lockdown

Ramadan in lockdown with Ahmed Deeb, Religious Director at the Islamic Centre of greater Toledo in the US
30 Apr 2020 4AM 20 min

In conversation with Fasiha Hassan

In our Ramadan profile special, we speak to Fasiha Hassan, former student activist during the FeesMustFall movement. She is now the ANC MPL in Gauteng Legislature.
28 Apr 2020 11AM 22 min

Still more South Africans stranded overseas

There are still close to 2,000 South Africans stranded overseas due to lockdowns across the globe. In some countries, certain groups have started food programs to help those in need. On line from Kabul in Afghanistan is Kathy Whitehead.
28 Apr 2020 10AM 15 min

Curfew to be imposed during level 4 lockdown

The country will be subjected to night curfew from 8pm to 5 am as of May 1 once the draft proposals regulating business and society are finalised. But is the curfew constitutional. On line is CASAC Executive Secretary, Lawson Naidoo.
28 Apr 2020 10AM 10 min

UCT launches new app to avoid future lockdowns

A group of researchers from the university of cape town are working on a smart phone app that could play an important role in managing future outbreaks. on line is UCT's Associate professor, Co-Pierre Georg
28 Apr 2020 10AM 7 min

50 years of Earth Day

Today marks 50 years of Earth Day, bringing together generations of young and old across the world to raise awareness about the Earth and promote harmony. On line is Dr Debbie Sparks, Energy Research Centre at University of Cape Town.
23 Apr 2020 9AM 10 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's report, -SA to mediate in Lesotho crisis -Madagascar president unveils covid-19 cure -Egypt sends medical supplies to the US. On line is political science lecturer at Chrizzma University in Zambia, Dr Charles Moyo. follow him at www.afrodemocracyjournal.com.
23 Apr 2020 8AM 13 min

Do refugess in SA know their rights in lockdown?

The Universal Rights Association (URA) and the Consortium for Refugees and Migrants in SA (CoRMSA held a discussion on the rights of refuges during lockdown. On line is CoRMSA Director Thifulufheli Sinthumule
23 Apr 2020 7AM 8 min

Government rolls out economic rescue plan during lockdown

Behind the R500bn package announced on Tuesday evening are some crucial and difficult decisions that the government has made. But will the rescue plan work, or it enough? On line is lecturer in the School of Economic and Business Sciences from Wits University, Professor Vishnu Padayachee.
23 Apr 2020 7AM 15 min

Combatting the Three Pandemics

Combatting the Three Pandemics of our time, covid-19, extremism and Islamaphobia. This is an opinion piece by former SA ambassador to US , Ebrahim Rasool.
21 Apr 2020 8AM 20 min

Middle East Report

In this week's report, -Indian army accused of using Kashmiris as human shields in border war with Pakistan - Qatari authorities reportedly detained dozens of migrant workers in March and deported them -And Trump cuts aid to WHO, causing ripple effect to humanitarian crisis in Yemen and Syria. On line…
16 Apr 2020 1PM 20 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week report, Rwandan soldiers in court for abuse during lockdown Anger in Africa as China accused of mistreating Africa students over coronavirus. On line is Dr Charles Moyo, political science lecturer at Chrizzma University in Zambia.
16 Apr 2020 1PM 10 min

Government rejects SAA bid for bailout

Government has rejected SAA's bid for financial bailout. Business Rescue Practitioners have requested R10billion . Could this be the end of SAA. On line is Aviation expert and flysa magazine editor, Guy Leitch
16 Apr 2020 1PM 11 min

African nationals face mistreatment in China

African students and expatriates in China are being evicted from their homes over fears they are spreading the coronavirus. African ambassadors in China have written to the foreign ministry over what they call discrimination against Africans. But will these mean for international relations? On line is Research Assistant at the…
14 Apr 2020 9AM 11 min
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