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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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3,995 Episodes
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Autocracy and Democracy in Africa

Autocracy and Democracy was one of the topics on the agenda at last weeks' The Gathering. DT producer Ibrahim Kangwa Chibwe spoke to opposition Member of Parliament in the Tanzanian parliament , Zitto Kabwe.
11 Mar 2020 9AM 11 min

Dozens of Palestinians arrested in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has put dozens of Palestinians activists on trial, accusing them of supporting the Gaza based rulers Hamas. Since February 2019, Saudi authorities have detained approximately 60 Palestinians visiting or residing in Saudi Arabia, including students, academics and business people. Hamas has denounced the arrests. On line is member…
11 Mar 2020 9AM 12 min

Weekly Economic report

In this weeks Economic report, SAA has begun the process of retrenchments that will affect close to 5000 staff. Meanwhile the standoff between government and unions on public wage cut has continued. And IMF's financial committee wants funding for coronavirus hit member countries. In Zimbabwe, economic sanctions have been extended…
11 Mar 2020 9AM 16 min

MediaHitParade with Tonya Khoury

We are back with our weekly Media Hit Parade platform where we look at stories hitting the numbers. On line is Acumen Media Director , Tonya Khoury.
10 Mar 2020 3AM 8 min

BDS, Civil organisations form coalition

Palestinian political and civil society organisations have met to establish a BDS coalition. For more is member of the coalition, Stiaan van der Merve.
10 Mar 2020 3AM 6 min

Coronavirus in SA-next case unlikely to come from Wuhan returnees.

As the government prepares to evacuate SA nationals from Wuhan city in China, health minister Zweli Mkhize announced the first confirmed case of coronavirus in the country. But the question is what happens next ? On line is Bhekisisa health journalist, Aisha Abdool Karim.
10 Mar 2020 3AM 11 min

Discussing autocarcy and democracy on the African Continent.

The Daily Maverick hosted its annual discussion called "The Gathering" at the CTICC. The discussion drew speakers from South Africa as well as the continent. Among the topics was Autocracy and Democracy in the African context. DT producer Ibrahim Kangwa Chibwe spoke to Zimbabwe Opposition MDC MP, Tendai Biti.
10 Mar 2020 2AM 9 min

Oil price plunge to over 30 %

Oil price plunged to over 30 % after Saudi Arabia launched an all out biggest oil price cut in the last 20 years. The cut is in response to a failure by leading producers to strike a deal to support energy markets. For analysis is Senior Economist at Econometrix, Dr…
10 Mar 2020 2AM 12 min

Is Turkey at war with Syria?

The Turkish defence ministry says two of its soldiers have been killed in northwest Syria in an attack by the Syrian defence forces, as fighting in the war torn country's Idlib province continues on the eve of the much anticipated talks between Russia and Turkey. Bu is Turkey at war…
5 Mar 2020 6AM 17 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's report, Guinea Bissau's presidential candidate Umaro Sissoco Embalo swears himself in as president despite vote row about the outcome of the December 29 election. In the DRC government forces have cleared the ADF rebel group's last stronghold in Beni, four months after the military operation begun in…
5 Mar 2020 6AM 12 min

City of Cape Town finally evicts refugess from the CBD

Protesting foreign nationals have been removed from the premises of the Methodist Church in the CBD. For months, the refugees have been camping outside the UN high Commission for Refugees offices demanding then agency repatriates them to safer countries. On line is spokesperson for Amis BK, a member of the…
4 Mar 2020 8AM 11 min

Book Review, "The ANC Spy Bible " by Moe Shaik

The ANC Spy Bible is out book review for today. The book details part of the project led in the 80's by former security boss, Moe Shaik. It became known as The Bible Project. In this memoir, Shaik finally tells his side of story. Moe Shaik was an anti-apartheid student…
4 Mar 2020 8AM 15 min

Fears grow of a coronavirus pandemic

The rapid spread of the novel coronavirus has raised the spectre of a global pandemic as governments ramp up their emergency responses, despite signs that the outbreak may be easing in China. In fact, the coronavirus is spreading more quickly in Europe, the Middle East and other parts of the…
4 Mar 2020 6AM 15 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's report, former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has died at the age of 91. Mubarak came to power following the assassination of Anwar Sadat. in 1981 . In Ethiopia, dozens of opposition prisoners are to be freed from prisons in a move aimed at widening the political and…
3 Mar 2020 8AM 10 min

Violence erupts in India

At least 21 people have been killed after India''s capital was hit by the worst religious violence in decades. People went on rampage in Muslim populated areas in north east of Delhi killing people and damaging mosques. India's nationalist prime minister Narendra Modi, who hosted Donald Trump has been criticised…
3 Mar 2020 8AM 12 min

Weekly ME report with Middle East Eye

VOC Drivetime has started a weekly series with Middle East Eye, a London-based online news agency covering news in the Middle East. Middle East Eye brings together influential writers, analysts and thought leaders, to create a balanced picture of the social, financial and political undercurrents shaping the Middle East. To…
3 Mar 2020 8AM 22 min

US / Taliban sign peace deal

The US has signed a peace deal with Taliban leaders that would end the longest war if both sides keep to its commitments. The deal will see the US reduce deployment numbers in Afghanistan over the next several months. For analysis is former special representative of Afghanistan to South Africa,…
3 Mar 2020 8AM 17 min

Violence escalates in India

At least 24 people have been killed after India's capital was hit by the worst religious violence in decades. Groups of Hindus went on a rampage in Muslim populated areas of north east Delhi killing people and damaging mosques. India's nationalist prime minister Narendra Modi, who hosted Donald Trump, has…
27 Feb 2020 4AM 12 min

Weekly ME report with Middle East Eye

VOC Drivetime has started a weekly series with Middle East Eye, a London-based online news agency covering news in the Middle East. Middle East Eye brings together influential writers, analysts and thought leaders, to create a balanced picture of the social, financial and political undercurrents shaping the Middle East. To…
20 Feb 2020 10AM 26 min
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