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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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JP Balousa appears in court

Arrested leader of the protesting refugees in Cape Town had appeared in court on charges of assault. JP Balousa is the leader of hundreds of foreign nationals that have been demanding for repatriation to safer countries. Our journalist Tauhierah Salie was at court.
6 Jan 2020 9AM 11 min

Factional leadership battles divide protesting refugess in Cape Town

Tensions between the factional leadership among the protesting refuges at the Methodist Church in central Cape Town has led to the arrest of one of the group leaders. Fighting broke out on Sunday when police were called in to calm the situation. So what is happening and is there is…
3 Jan 2020 2AM 12 min

People Against Apartheid and Fascism movement formed

People Against Apartheid and Fascism movement was launched in Cape Town early this week. The movement was formed to voice opposition to the unprecedented trend in racist and fascist laws affecting marginalised and minority communities around the world. And to help us explain the idea behind this movement is Rehana…
2 Jan 2020 4AM 8 min

Islamic relief intensifies relief work in Syria

Islamic Relief has intensified its humanitarian operations in Syria. Hundreds of people are believed to be fleeing their homes due to the ongoing war in the country. Earlier we spoke to Islamic Relief Head of Mission in Syria Ahmed Mahmoud
27 Dec 2019 9AM 11 min

Book Review: The killing of the Imam

We continue with chapter 2 of the Book called the “Killing of Imam”. This is episode Six and here Shafiq Morton delves deeper into Imam Haron's political life
26 Dec 2019 9AM 6 min

Life sentence to Kashoggi killers

Five people involved in the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi had been sentenced to death while the other three have been given jail terms of up to 24 years, Saudi state prosecutor announced today. High profile royal adviser Saud al- Qahtani was released. But for more on this story…
23 Dec 2019 10AM 8 min

SA Against India apartheid in solidarity protests

We continue with our coverage of the protests at the Indian Embassy in Pretoria today. Among those that picketed is SA Against Indian Apartheid and on line Student Activist and Organiser, Raees Noorbhai.
23 Dec 2019 9AM 9 min

Book review: Impossible Return

We are all well aware of the pain of forced removals in South Africa and trauma is has had on the psyche of people of colour. Today’s book is called An Impossible Return, written by Prof Siona (pronounced Sheena) O’Connell, an African Studies scholar, curator and filmmaker at the University…
20 Dec 2019 10AM 20 min

India protests against CAB

So one of the biggest issues in international news this week has been the widespread protests in India against the controversial citizenship amendment bill. You’ll recall last week that we spoke to a constitutional law expert on air. Protesters in India have vowed more civil action against laws, even as…
20 Dec 2019 9AM 19 min

Kanthan Pillay fired from ENCA

Things certainly developed quickly after our interview on the goings-on at ENCA yesterday. New developments this afternoon that eNCA has axed its Director of News Kanthan Pillay with immediate effect. This follows outrage and condemnation after a tweet he posted saying "rats are swimming toward a sinking ship" – in…
20 Dec 2019 9AM 9 min

KL Summit tackles issues facing Muslim world

Leaders from some of the world's Muslim-majority countries are meeting in Malaysia's capital over the next two days to address issues such as Islamophobia and poverty, with the organisers insisting the event is not meant to rival the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is presiding…
19 Dec 2019 10AM 12 min

Trump’s impeachment

The Democratic-led House of Representatives voted largely along party lines to impeach US President Donald Trump for obstruction of Congress and abuse of power over his dealings with Ukraine. This makes him the third president in history to be charged with committing high crimes and face removal by the Senate…
19 Dec 2019 9AM 10 min

Awqaf T20 Day 4

We round up today’s events at the Awqaf SA T20 cricket tournament in association with Primroses Cricket Club Awqaf SA deputy CEO Mickaeel Collier gives us some score updates
19 Dec 2019 5AM 8 min

Awqaf SA T20 update

The Awqaf SA T20 cricket tournament in association with Primroses Cricket Club kicked off yesterday. They have a record 68 teams from the U-11 to U-17 age categories, girls’ teams as well as 150 mini-cricketers who are taking to the field in what has become the largest T20 Youth Cricket…
18 Dec 2019 10AM 8 min

The implications of Pervez Musharraf's death sentence in Pakistan

The treason case against Pakistan's former President and army Gen. Pervez Musharraf had languished for so long that it seemed that there would never be a verdict. On Tuesday, six years after the case had been filed, a Special Court in Islamabad delivered their verdict and sentenced Pervez Musharraf in…
18 Dec 2019 10AM 18 min

DA criticises the Presidential pardon

There’s been mixed reactions to the announcement that more than 14 000 prisoners will receive special reduced prison sentences because of a presidential pardon issued by president Cyril Ramaphosa.Speaking at the Day of Reconciliation celebrations in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal, Ramaphosa said the remission excluded those sentenced for violent, aggressive and sexual…
18 Dec 2019 9AM 10 min

The Awqaf SA T20 cricket tournament

The Awqaf SA T20 cricket tournament in association with Primroses Cricket Club kicked off yesterday. They have a record 68 teams from the U-11 to U-17 age categories, girls’ teams as well as 150 mini-cricketers who are taking to the field in what has become the largest T20 Youth Cricket…
17 Dec 2019 10AM 14 min
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