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.
Daily English South Africa News
3,995 Episodes
712 – 732

Who bears the brunt of social distancing

As lockdowns continue across the globe, social distancing are being implemented in several parts of the world. But who is bearing the brunt of social distancing and lockdowns, what is the gendered impact of interventions to tackle Covid-19. On line is Campaign Advocacy specialist for MenEngage Africa Alliance, Mpiwa Mangwrio
14 Apr 2020 9AM 9 min

Middle East Eye report

In this week's Middle East report in partnership with London based Middle East Eye, Bernie Sanders drops out the USA presidential race, what this means for Muslims / Arab americans, How coronavirus is changing ways Muslims in the US are burying the dead, New York has been impacted heavily by…
13 Apr 2020 9AM 26 min

Lockdown extended for another 14 days

President Cyril Ramaphosa last night announced the extension of 21 day lockdown for another two weeks. The president said the extension will prevent the loss of lives. Bu what are the implications for this all this. On line is Dr Zwelinzima Ndevu, School of Public leadership at Stellenbosch University.
13 Apr 2020 9AM 7 min

Study reveals gaps in Covid-19 business funding

A study by postgraduate students from the University of Cape Town and the entrepreneurs from Phaphama has found that 87% of small business owners did not know how to access the emergency relief funds the government has set up during covid-19 pandemic. On line is Mcom Economics candidate at UCT,…
13 Apr 2020 9AM 5 min

sport and the history of pandemics

The world of sport has been shut due to the coronanvirus pandemic that is rapidly spreading across the world. But what does a plague like this teaches us when it comes to sport. And are sports administrators prepared to handle a crisis of this nature. What are the political fallouts?…
13 Apr 2020 9AM 13 min

How Muslims in the US are responding to Covid-19

The council on American -Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nations largest Muslim civil rights movement and advocacy organisation, is encouraging Americans Muslims to share positive stories about how members of the community are responding to covid-19 pandemic. On line from New York is Executive Director for CAIR, Afaf Nasher.
9 Apr 2020 8AM 12 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's report, Bostwana president Masisi has proposes extending state of emergency to 6 months to stem the spread of coronavirus. Meanwhile French doctors caused an uproar on the continent after suggesting Africa should be used for covid-19 vaccine. Amid all these, in the DRC, measles epidemic has been…
9 Apr 2020 8AM 11 min

City accused of forced removals during lockdwon

Various organisations have reacted to City of Cape Town's forced removal of homeless and refugees to hostile facilities during the 21 day lockdown. The move is seen as clearing the city and suburbs of people deemed as 'superfluous' and re-enacting forced removals. on line is Director of Research at ASRI,…
9 Apr 2020 8AM 12 min

More South African still stranded overseas

More South Africans are still stranded overseas after government imposed a 21 day lockdown. DIRCO says it is facing serous challenges in its efforts to repatriate SA citizens. On line in Afghanistan is Kathy Whitehead and in Cape Town, Beverly Shaffer, Deputy speaker WC provincial parliament.
9 Apr 2020 7AM 12 min

SABI Scientists peek inside first SARS-CoV2 Genome

As the country struggles through lockdown, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases and UWC's South African National Bioinformatics Institute have successfully sequenced South Africa's first SARS-CoV-2 Genome, a vital step in fighting covid-19. On line is SABI Research at UWC and co-author of the new report, Peter Heusden.
8 Apr 2020 9AM 16 min

Weekly world economic report

In this week's report, ANC and Alliance partners reject Tito Mboweni's bid to approach IMF. On the Continent, Africa is set to have the domino effect of the coronavirus as many economies plunge setting the Africa Continental Free Agreement (AfCTA) more important than ever. Elsewhere Saudi Arabia , Russia and…
8 Apr 2020 9AM 14 min

HRW urges SA Gov't to respect everyone during lockdown

Human Rights Watch says SA's response to global health challenge of covid-19 should fully respect the rights and dignity of everyone in the country. With the highest infection rate on the continent, authorities have put in place a 21 day national lockdown. on line is HRW Southern Africa Division Director,…
8 Apr 2020 9AM 11 min

ANC, Alliance partners reject Mboweni's IMF plan.

The ANC and its Alliance partners have rejected finance minister Tito Mboweni's plan to approach the IMF for financial bailouts. In a joint letter to president Ramaphosa, the alliance said the move underscores the country's sovereignty. On line is political science lecturer at UNISA Professor Dirk Kotze.
8 Apr 2020 9AM 11 min

Why more needs to be done for democracy to work in Sudan

Sudan is at a defining moment. The country's long history and legacy of military rule and conflict leaves it risk of continued violence. As part of the transitional deal after the ouster of Omar al Bashir, it was agreed that Sudan would be governed by three institutions, the Sovereign Council,…
7 Apr 2020 8AM 17 min

Uproar over Gates covid-19 funding to Africa

An uproar erupted over the weekend that US billionaire Bill Gates will fund the coronavirus vaccine for Africa. This comes after two French doctors suggested that Africa should be used as testing lab for the virus. Recently Ramaphosa met Gates in South Africa. But on line is DonValley Managing Director…
7 Apr 2020 8AM 7 min

How to shape African cities to withstand future pandemics

The power of cities comes from the number of interactions they enable, between people, firms and markets as they are the centres of social interactions. But they are also the fertile ground for contagion, such as the rapid spread of Covid-19. So how does Africa shape up its urban areas…
7 Apr 2020 7AM 11 min

Muslim organisation petition to have Mosques open

The Mujlisul of SA and Jamiatul Ulama of SA have appealed to president Ramaphosa to reconsider their request to attend mosques during lockdown. For more is Advocate Zehir Omar and SAMNET Chairperson Dr Faisal Suliman.
7 Apr 2020 7AM 14 min
712 – 732