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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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Weekly world economic report

After weeks of campaigning and sparring for support amid spiralling polarisation throughout the cpuntry, Brazil's presidential race has been reduced from a field of 13 runners to head-to-head race between far-right Jair Bolsonaro and leftist Fernando Haddad. Bolsonaro, of the Social Liberal Party, narrowly missed out on the outright majority…
9 Oct 2018 10AM 13 min

World Economic Report

We are back with our Weekly World Economic Report and today we look at the more pressing issues in South Africa. Minister Nene is travelling to Indonesia were he is expected to meet IMF officials. Nene is yet to present the mini-budget later this month. Globally, the IMF has slushed…
9 Oct 2018 10AM 13 min

OUTA guns for Nene

The Organisation Undoing Taxi Abuse (OUTA) has joined calls for president Cyril Ramaphosa to fire finance minister Nhlanhla Nene. Meanwhile, the public protector office is also understood to be probing Nene. President Ramaphosa had earlier today avoided media questions concerning Nene. On line is OUTA CEO Wayne Duvange.
9 Oct 2018 10AM 7 min

Khashoggi feared dead

Saudi born journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul five days ago and reportedly never walked out is believed to have been killed. Turkish authorities say Khashoggi was killed inside the building in what they say was premeditated . On line is Reporters Without Borders Head of…
8 Oct 2018 10AM 7 min

Pressure mounts on Nene to step down

Pressure is mounting on Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene to step down following his revelations that he met the Gupta brothers during his tenure at deputy finance minister. Nene had previously denied ever meeting the Guptas. On line is Independent political analyst Khaya Sithole.
8 Oct 2018 10AM 12 min

Weekly media report

We continue with our weekly media report were we focus on the summary of the media hit parade with Acumen media co-founder Tonya Khoury.
5 Oct 2018 10AM 13 min

Fourth revolution or socialist revolution?

The Job summit is currently under way with the emphasis on unemployment and job creation for the youths in country. But South Africa Federation of Trade Union has boycotted the event. Now on line is trade unionist and former Cosatu spokesperson Patrick Craven.
5 Oct 2018 10AM 10 min

Building research intensive in Africa

A 2014 World Bank study showed that the quality and quantity of sub-Sahara Africa' research had increased substantially in the previous 20 years. But Africa's overall research record still remains poor. On line is Professor of Public Health and Co-Director Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa at Wits University…
4 Oct 2018 10AM 11 min

Civil society movements protest at DIRCO

Civil society movements including the BDS-SA, ANC and its Alliance partners today held a protest at the DIRCO offices in Pretoria. The protest is a demand for downgrade of the South African embassy in Israel. On line is Kwara Kekana, BDS-SA spokesperson.
4 Oct 2018 10AM 8 min

Gift of the Givers in Indonesia

Gift of the Givers is sending a team 15 South Africans to Indonesia this week to assist with disaster relief following a devastating earthquake. More than 1,200 people are confirmed dead and the Indonesian authorities have appealed for international help. Drive Time spoke to Gift of the Givers Founder, Dr…
3 Oct 2018 11AM 16 min

Weekly Africa Report.

We continue with our Weekly Africa Report and today we focus on Rwanda's Paul Kagame's call for inclusive and non sectarian politics in post conflict situations in an address to the just ended UN General Summit. In DRC, opposition leaders unite behind one candidate in upcoming presidential elections. And on…
3 Oct 2018 10AM 15 min

Solutions for maths education.

With basic numeracy and mathematics skills forming an essential foundation for an inclusive economy, maths and science researchers are gathered in Pretoria to present the Mathematics Education Chairs Initiative 9MECI) Drive Time spoke to UCT Vice Chancellor and FRF Trustee Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng.
3 Oct 2018 10AM 10 min

Weekly world economic report

We continue with our Weekly World Economic Report and today we are looking at whether South Africa will need an IMF bailout if its debt keeps growing. The job summit is also underway this week, looking at unemployment solutions for the country. Elsewhere, the Eurozone inflation accelerated in September amid…
2 Oct 2018 10AM 12 min

Tersia Davids wins Arsenal program

A panel of judges from Arsenal Football Club and its official online transfer partner, WorldRemit, have selected six coaches from across Africa in their Future Stars coaching program. Among those is South African and Coach at Islamia College Tersa Davids.
1 Oct 2018 11AM 5 min

The Idlib conundrum

The last month's Astana Troika summit in Tehran, comprising of leaders from Iran, Russia and Turkey discussed the current situation in Syria. In the joint statement that was released, focusing on the need to preserve the sovereignty of the Syrian Arab Republic. But the attention was primarily focused on the…
1 Oct 2018 11AM 20 min

Update on the ongoing crisis in Syria

For an update on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria, VOC Drive Time presenter, Shafiq Morton, spoke to the African Muslim Agency's Hassan Choonara.
11 Sep 2018 2AM 6 min

Head of states gather in Tehran to discuss future of Syria's Idlib

Head of states from Iran, Russia and Turkey are expected to gather at a summit in Tehran to discuss the future of Syria’s Idlib. The city in northwestern Syria is currently in the grips of a humanitarian crisis where a number are people currently sheltering. VOC’s Drivetime host Shafiq Morton…
6 Sep 2018 10AM 9 min
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