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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
972 – 992

COSATU condemns MTBPS

Congress of South African Trade Union (COSATU) have described the 2019/20 Mid Term Budget Policy Statement as weak and inadequate. The Union says Treasury have failed to present any plans to sustain growth and development. On line is COSATU's Deputy Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks.
31 Oct 2019 10AM 10 min

No bailout for Eskom yet

Finance minister Tito Mboweni says government will only make an announcement on how to it will help Eskom once the institution shows its commitment to be competitive. The power utility currently has a R450 billion debt burden, while the utility's management has yet to show progress on reforms. On line…
30 Oct 2019 11AM 13 min

World weekly economic report

In this week's world economic report, we look at the EU's agreement with UK to grant a three month Brexit delay. Meanwhile, South Africa exports to the US are at risk pending a review of the country's eligibility for Preferential Trade Area. Tomorrow, finance minister will release the Mid Term…
29 Oct 2019 10AM 14 min

Stellenbosch University wins grant to fight TB

Stellenbosch University has signed a new grant agreement with Unitaid, an organisation that invests in innovations to prevent, diagnose and treat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria more quickly. On line is Director at the Desmond Tutu TB Centre at Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dr Anneke Hessling.
29 Oct 2019 10AM 13 min

SA unemployment rate hits all time high

South Africa's unemployment rate has worsened to 29.1 percent, the highest level in more than 11 years. The Quarterly Labour Force Survey was released today by Statistics SA. On line is Acting Director for Labour Statistics, Malerato Mosiane.
29 Oct 2019 10AM 8 min

Scores killed in Iraq protests

Iraq's recent wave of protests against poverty, lack of basic services, joblessness and the interference of Iran in the country's domestic affairs showed a country at the end of its tether. Official figures put the number killed in the violent crackdown of protesters to 157. On line is Associate Fellow…
28 Oct 2019 11AM 10 min

Mantashe in bribery allegations

A Sunday newspaper article has reported that Mineral and Energy Affairs minister Gwede Mantashe had bribed two journalists to kill a story. Though the names of the journalists are not known yet, the issue has again raised the integrity of journalism in the country. On line is Head of Programs…
28 Oct 2019 10AM 7 min

NFSAS workers go on strike

Some workers from the National Student Financial Scheme (NFSAS) have embarked on a strike over issues relating to the payment of performance bonuses. The strike is being led by National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) . On line is Nehawu Western Cape provincial secretary , Erck Kweleta.
28 Oct 2019 10AM 6 min

WhatsApp chat

From our WhatsApp chat, understanding the PKK, or YPG, a Kurdish organisations trying to establish its autonomy in the northern part of Syria.
25 Oct 2019 11AM 4 min

Sexual violence initiative conference concludes in Cape Town

The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) conference ends today in Cape Town. The conference drew international medical humanitarian organisations who presented findings of mental healthcare to victims of sexual violence. On line is Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Epidemiologist Marcel Kitenge
25 Oct 2019 10AM 10 min

UNHCR holds meeting with stake holders

The United Nations High Commission for Refugees has held meetings with government bodies and asylum seekers that have been staging sleeping- ins at the UNHCR offices in Cape Town and Pretoria. The incidence was sparked by recent anti-immigrant violence against foreign nationals. On line is UN Resident coordinator, Nardos Bekele-…
24 Oct 2019 11AM 13 min

Defeating state capture

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation hosted a civil society conference that looked at defeating state capture and how to rebuild the state. On line is Executive Director at Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Neeshan Balton.
24 Oct 2019 10AM 11 min

Maimane resigns from the DA

Mmusi Maimane has resigned as member of the Democratic Alliance (DA). Maimane has faced a barrage of accusation and things took a turn for the worse when former party leader Helen Zille was elected as federal chairperson. On line is Development Studies at Stellenbosch University, Dr Ntsikelelo Breakfast.
24 Oct 2019 10AM 10 min

Weekly Africa report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the first ever Russia- Africa summit as Heads of African countries flock to Russia where Moscow is offering business ties and security arrangements. In Botswana, polls have opened as the country faces what is expected to be its tightest election in history…
23 Oct 2019 10AM 13 min

Health Market Inquiry

After 6 long years, the Competition Commission's Health Market Inquiry report were finally published. Given the wide terms of reference, it obvious that not everyone was going to agree with HMI. On line is Independent Strategic and Technical Healthcare Advisor, Michael Settas.
23 Oct 2019 10AM 8 min

Lebanon protesters vow to continue strike

Protesters in Lebanon have insisted they will stay in the streets even after the government approved an unprecedented package of economic reforms. The protesters have declared a general strike, sending a clear signal that they reject measures prime minister Saad Hariri agreed upon yesterday. On line is Human Rights Watch…
22 Oct 2019 11AM 17 min

World Economic Report

In this week's world economic report, we look at the Russia- Africa summit where Russia seeks to reassert its influence on the continent. In Lebanon, protesters remain defiant despite prime minister Saad Hariri's reforms, approving a package of economic reforms and a 2020 budget without tax. At home, the government…
22 Oct 2019 10AM 15 min

Foreign nationals want to leave SA

Following violent anti- immigrant attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa, a group of foreign national in Cape Town have staged a sleep in at the offices of the UN High Commission for Refugees. They are demanding that the agency repatriates them to a neutral country. Drive time producer Ibrahim…
22 Oct 2019 10AM 7 min
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