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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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World Bank accused of involvement in Eskom

NUMSA says president Cyril Ramaphosa is receiving instructions on the unbundling of Eskom. There are also accusations from the alliance partners that the World Bank and global superpowers, want the involvement of Independent Power Producers ( IPP) to be accelerated. On line is NUMSA spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi- Majola.
18 Feb 2019 9AM 10 min

Book Review: The Odyssey of the Oromo slaves form Ethiopia to South Africa

Today we review The Odyssey of the Oromo slaves form Ethiopia to South Africa. In 1888 the British navy intercepted two shipments of Oromo children who had been enslaved in Ethiopia. A year later, sixty four of these children were sent to Lovedale Institutions, a Free Church of Scotland mission…
15 Feb 2019 10AM 19 min

What are the prospects of justice for Neil Aggett?

This month marks the 37 th anniversary of the death of Neil Aggett, a white medical doctor and voluntary trade union organise who was killed on February 5, 1982 after being held for 70 days in solitary confinement. But the question is what are the prospects of justice for family…
15 Feb 2019 9AM 13 min

MSF on Ebola trial cure

Doctors Without Borders in collaboration with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have started enrolling patients in Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of four of the Ebola- treatments in the affected areas. The objective is to identify the most effective of the four products to treat Ebola. On line is Doctors…
14 Feb 2019 10AM 5 min

DA take Cyril Ramaphosa to ConCourt over cabinet reshuffles

The DA has taken president Cyril Ramaphosa to the Constitutional Court to seek records and reasons for the executives decisions, including cabinet reshuffle. In May 2017, former president Jacob Zuma made a controversial reshuffle in which finance minister Pravin Ghodan was fired. On line is Constitutional Law Expert Professor Shadrack…
14 Feb 2019 9AM 13 min

The Iranian Revolution 40 years on

This month, Iran is celebrating 40 years of the Iranian Revolution of the successful establishment of the Islamic Republic. The return of Ayatollah Ruholla Khomeini to Iran of February 1, 1979, marked a turning point in Iranian history. Millions of followers turned out in Tehran to greet Khomeini as he…
13 Feb 2019 10AM 14 min

Weekly Africa Report

We are back with our Weekly Africa Report and today we focus on the just ended Africa Union Summit in Ethiopia. The Union has in the past promised African solutions to African problems, but has the organisation been successful? Nigeria goes to the polls on Saturday but analysts warn the…
13 Feb 2019 9AM 15 min

Has the Khashoggi murder been forgotten?

Its been more than 100 days since Jamal Khashoggi's murder took place, and so far his body has not been found. From the outset, Turkey pushed hard to reveal those responsible. Although Khashoggi will go down in history as a symbol of personal dignity and sacrifice, the pressure is already…
12 Feb 2019 10AM 22 min

What is the United States real interest in Venezuela?

The United States has presented a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council calling for international aid deliveries and presidential vote in Venezuela, triggering Russian counter proposal. No date has yet been set for the vote. President Nicholas Maduro has rejected any US aid to the country, saying it…
11 Feb 2019 10AM 19 min

Is SA on a major energy shift?

As South Africa goes to the polls this year, the country's energy future is becoming a significant subject of contestation. This is because the public is now more aware the crisis at the Eskom and the economic impact this threatens to have on the country. That is according to Professor…
11 Feb 2019 9AM 7 min

Media Hit Parade

We are back with our Media Hit Parade with Tonya Khoury and again we look at the biggest stories of the week.
8 Feb 2019 9AM 13 min

Weekly Africa Report

Today on Africa Weekly Report, we look at Malawi's new political alliance between current Vice president Saulos Chilima and former president Joyce Banda. Malawi will go the polls on May 21 in a vote aimed at removing president Peter Mutharika. Elsewhere , presidential campaigns in Nigeria is gaining momentum with…
6 Feb 2019 9AM 21 min

Agrizzi appears in court

The Hawks have arrested six suspects on allegations of corruption and fraud. Former Bosasa employee Angelo Agrizzi and Correction Services Commissioner Linda Mti are among those arrested. On line is Director at Accountability Now Paul Hoffman.
6 Feb 2019 9AM 13 min

Will the ceasefire in Yemen hold?

The UN brokered ceasefire in Yemen has stalled due to the contested port of Hodeidah. The UN is overseeing the implementation of the ceasefire and trrop withdrawal in Hodeidah, the main entry point of most of Yemen's imports. For more is Sanaa based journalist Nasser Arrabyee
5 Feb 2019 10AM 7 min

Weekly World Economic Report

In today's Weekly World Economic Report we focus on the continuing economic crisis in Venezuela under the US sanctions. Meanwhile the US and China have continued talks aimed at finding a solution to a trade war. In Africa, Nigeria is set to become Africa's biggest maize producer. On the local…
5 Feb 2019 9AM 21 min

South Africa's international relations in hot water over corruption

The Department of International Relations and Corporation (DIRCO) says it will issue a demarche to the UK, US , Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland. The five countries have written to president Cyril Ramaphosa directly over the issue of corruption in the country, a move seen as a departure to diplomatic norms…
4 Feb 2019 9AM 11 min
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