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Weekly Africa Report

We continue with our Weekly Africa Report and we focus on Madagascar 's elections where two former presidents are headed for a presidential run off next month. Neither won the 50 percent of votes required for a first round victory. Elsewhere, Zambian police yesterday questioned opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema for…

21 Nov 2018 9AM 13 min

The power imbalance: mining companies vs rural communities

South Africa's Constitutional Court recently passed an important judgement that has fundamentally challenged the power imbalance between mining companies and local communities in rural areas. This judgement is particularly important because it protects existing customary land rights. On line is Associate Professor in Sociology at University of Fort Hare Sonwabile…

21 Nov 2018 9AM 13 min

Mohammed Tamimi visits Cape Town

Palestine teen Mohammed Tamimi, the young boy who was almost killed by Israeli military late last year is in South Africa where he had been receiving reconstructive surgery to his head. A host of 2 Suns Shamsaan and Dr Anwah Nagia now joins us in studio.

20 Nov 2018 10AM 34 min

World Economic Report

We are back with our weekly world economic report and we look at the just ended Asian Pacific Economic Corporation (APEC) where the leadedr have failed to bridge divisions over trade at a summit dominated by war of word between the US and China. Back home, Standard and Poor (S&P)…

20 Nov 2018 3AM 17 min

Men's Parliament launched

The National Assembly have launched the National Men's Parliament aimed at creating a gender sensitive and non-racial society. Together with Department of Social Development, the event is a continuation of the public participation process of sectoral parliaments. On line is Social Development Minister Hendrietta Bogopane -Zulu

19 Nov 2018 9AM 7 min

De lille to launch a campaign for a GOOD South Africa in January

Former Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille has announced she is forming a new political party which will contest next year's elections. The former Mayor quit the Democratic Alliance following a series of allegations of corruption against her. She now joins us on line.

19 Nov 2018 9AM 12 min

Tawassol 3: Palestine Forum

The Tawasul third conference is being held by Palestine Forum for International Media and Communications in Istanbul Turkey and Drive Time presenter Shafiq Morton is among global media personalities attending the conference. DT producer Ibrahim Kangwa Chibwe spoke to him on his expectations of the conference.

16 Nov 2018 10AM 21 min

CT School commits to safe space after Israeli anthem protest

South African Jews for Free Palestine (SAJP) says the sentiment against two pupils for kneeling in protest during the playing of the Israeli nation anthem shows the level of intolerance. On line is SAJP spokesperson Alan Horwitz.

16 Nov 2018 9AM 9 min

Imam Yaseen Harris Janazah

VOC broadcasted LIVE from the Janazah of Imam Yaseen Harris at Masjid Sulaiman on Thursday 15 November.

15 Nov 2018 9AM 17 min

Tribute to Imam Yaseen Harris

Earlier today the MJC announced the passing of MJC Chairman Imam Yaseen Harris also affectionately known as the calender Imam. We are now joined by former VOC editor Shanaaz Ebrahim to speak to us on her numerous interactions him.

15 Nov 2018 9AM 11 min

Africa report

We are back with our Weekly Africa Report and we focus on the DRC after opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi shot down an earlier agreement to field a unity candidate in next month's election. Martin Fayulu, who was unexpectedly selected as unity candidate in talks in Geneva, insists the deal is…

14 Nov 2018 9AM 14 min

Shaping Africa's digital future

When it comes to shaping Africa's digital future, a lot of disrupters have come into play. So what is shaping Africa's future and what opportunities will these technologies bring to consumers. On line is Rukus Networks' Nick Watson.

14 Nov 2018 9AM 8 min

Amnesty strip Aung Suu Kyi of its highest honor

Amnesty International has stripped Mynamar leader Aung San Suu Kyi of its highest honour over her “indifference” to the atrocities committed by the country's military against the Muslim Rohingya. The UK based human rights group said it was revoking the Ambassador of Conscience Award it gave Aung San Suu Kyi…

13 Nov 2018 10AM 12 min

World weekly economic report

We are back with our Weekly World Economic Report and we look at the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEA) summit which opens in Singapore today. We also look at the outcome of the Global Future Council which ended in Abu Dhabi yesterday. Locally, we look at the facts…

13 Nov 2018 9AM 14 min

Israeli forces kill Hamas commander in night of terror

A fresh wave of fighting erupted between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants in the Gaza strip yesterday, leaving 6 Palestinians dead, just as Israel and Gaza's Hamas rulers had appeared to be making progress toward ratcheting down months of border violence. It was not immediately clear what set off the…

12 Nov 2018 10AM 12 min

CAF conference tackles right wing politics

The Common Action Forum ( CAF) held its annual conference in Johanneburg themed 'Global Racial Polarisation and the rise of Right Wing” politics. This comes at the backdrop in the rise of radical anti-immigration and right wing movements across Europe and the world in general. On line is Senior Researcher…

12 Nov 2018 9AM 9 min

DA defends Salt River housing delay

DA Western Cape leader Bongikosi Madikizela has clarified the issue surrounding the Salt River social housing project. Madikizela says the project has not been blocked but merely put on hold. He now joins us on line. Online is Bonginkosi Madikizela, DA Western Cape Leader

9 Nov 2018 10AM 12 min

What is a commission of inquiry?

Unrealistic expectations about what commissions of inquiry can achieve comes from the fact that they are often confused with courts of law. This can be seen in the two key commissions currently underway to change the country. On line is Associate Professor in Public Law at University of Cape Town…

9 Nov 2018 9AM 12 min

How content tutorials can help science students

When tutorial are properly designed, they can be an excellent way to make what students learn as part of their everyday life. Initially, tutorials were used in numeric subjects but are now part of more disciplines and formats. On line is Education Consultant and Academic Developer at University of Pretoria…

8 Nov 2018 9AM 8 min

Weekly Africa Report

We are back with our Weekly Africa Report and today we look into the troubled English speaking Cameroon were gunmen abducted 79 students who have now been released. The country went to the polls last week and long time ruler Paul Biya was elected. In the DRC, opposition is set…

7 Nov 2018 9AM 12 min