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Amy Biel movie

To mark the 25 anniversary of the death of anti-apartheid activist Amy Biehl, VOC spoke to the producers of the film commemorating her life. Biehl was an American graduate of Stanford University and a white anti-apartheid activist who was murdered by protesting residents in Gugulethu. Her story has been described…

3 Sep 2018 11AM 17 min

Mynamar jails Reuters reporters

A Myanmar court has found two Reuters journalist guilty of breaching a law on state secrets during during their reporting of massacre of Rohingya and sentenced them to seven years in prison. The Reuters journalists were arrested on December 12 while investigating the killing of 10 Rohingya and other abuses…

3 Sep 2018 11AM 10 min

how to alleviate poverty with UBI

In order to lessen poverty and inequality, advocates of Universal Basic Income are proposing a universal and unconditional policy where everyone is guaranteed a basic livelihood. On line is Elizaveta Fouksman, Leverhulme Research Fellow, at African Studies Centre, University of Oxford. Guest : Elizaveta Fouksman Position: Research Fellow, African Studies…

3 Sep 2018 10AM 12 min

Beating poverty is not just about money

Historically, poverty has been predominantly dealt with as a lack of material resources or an income deprivation issue. In countries like Angola and the DRC, multinational companies keep wealth from reaching the majority of citizens. But why is the continent's people so poor yet there is vast natural resources and…

29 Aug 2018 6AM 11 min

British Prime Minister Teresa May visits SA

South Africa is this week hosting UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, in a bid to strengthen trade and investment relations. Currently, both countries are going through some turbulent times with the land debate in South Africa generating more international interest. Will the land issue be part of this discussion? To…

28 Aug 2018 5AM 7 min

Palestinian activists Osama Nazzal and Rula Tamimi visit SA

Palestinian activists Osama Nazzal and Rula Tamimi are visiting South Africa. Rula is also the cousin of prominent youth activist, Ahed Tamimi. Osama is a Palestinian cartoonist who uses art to express his concern about the impact of the occupation on the life of ordinary Palestinians. The activists spoke to…

23 Aug 2018 8AM 22 min

Maulana Ihsaan's scholarly contribution lauded

We have had many glowing tributes on Maulana Ihsaan Hendricks life since his passing on Friday, and with Maulana being such as a larger than life figure, his impact on society will be discussed for many days to come. Maulana has become a household name because of his global Palestinian…

14 Aug 2018 10AM 18 min

Al Imdaad paints grim image of the aftermath of the Indonesia earthquake

Rescuers in Lombok , Indonesia are still pulling people alive from the rubble two days after a deadly earthquake struck the Indonesian island, causing widespread damage and panic. The 6.9 magnitude quake that struck early on Sunday evening killed 105 people and injured more than 236 others. Al Imdaad Foundation…

13 Aug 2018 8AM 18 min

CTIFMF: Works in Progress Program Supported by Industry Experts

The Cape Town International Film Market and Festival will take place from October 9th -19th 2018. While the festival promises to be a feast of film screenings designed to celebrate the best in regional and international cinema, the Market program, taking place from the 10th to the 13th is squarely…

10 Aug 2018 7AM 10 min

Mandla Mandela speaks to VOC News about #Mandela100

As the world marked what would have been Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday, the day had a special meaning for the family of the former struggle icon, who shared their son, husband, father and grandfather with the nation. VOC reporter Thakira Desai spoke to the grandson of Madiba, Chief Mandla Mandela,…

19 Jul 2018 3AM 23 min

Denis Goldberg discuss the legacy of his friend, Nelson Mandela

With the world marking the centenary anniversary since the birth of global icon Nelson Mandela, Drive Time producer Ibrahim Kangwa Chibwe spoke to former Rivonia trial accused, Dennis Goldberg, on the times they worked together underground as MK operatives.

18 Jul 2018 11AM 12 min

more air strikes in Gaza

At least two teenagers in the Gaza strip have been killed by Israel air raids, according to Palestinian health officials, as Israel carried out the largest daylight attack on the besieged enclave since the 2014 attack. On line is Khalil Batsha, BDS activist based in Palestine. Guest : Khalil Batsha…

17 Jul 2018 5AM 13 min

Youth Summit for Madiba

About 350 young people from across the country today descended on Parliament to take part in a Youth Summit. The summit is being hosted in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund in honour of the centenary anniversaries for South Africa’s two struggle icons Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu. We…

13 Jul 2018 8AM 10 min

Ramaphosa heads to Middle East

President Cyril Ramaphosa is heading to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirate. The presidency says Ramaphosa will be in the middle east to assess the status of bilateral relations. On line is Jakkie Cilliers, Head of African Futures and Innovation at the Institute for Security Studies. Guest : Jakkie…

12 Jul 2018 11AM 10 min

Obama to address Mandela lecture

Former US president Barack Obama is due to deliver the 2018 Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture next week, aiming to deliver a more ambitious address. The lecture comes at a time when global indices portray dangerous trends in democratic decline. On line is Professor John Stremlau, visiting professor of International politics…

12 Jul 2018 10AM 10 min

Israel in controversial legislation

Israel's president Reuven Rivlin expressed rare opposition to a controversial piece of legislation that critics say will fully institutionalise apartheid in the country. The legislation will legalise the creation of Jewish only towns and neighbourhoods. On line is Fady Khoury, Attorney at Adalah Guest : Fady Khoury Position: Attorney- Adalah

12 Jul 2018 6AM 11 min

Weekly Africa Report

We continue with our Weekly Africa Report and today we will be looking at South Sudan's Riek Machar and his impending return to the country as the new vice president in the recently brokered peace deal. We also look at the DR Congo. The country is set to hold elections…

11 Jul 2018 10AM 10 min

Migration and the EU

EU Leaders , in a deal reached last week on migration called upon the EU Commission and Council to swiftly explore proposals to set up regional disembarkation platforms. But as long as the testimonies of the people on the move are ignored, the EU will continue to struggle to deal…

11 Jul 2018 10AM 12 min

nationalisation of reserve bank

The nationalisation of the South Africa Reserve Bank has been a subject of debate recently and the ANC have indicted that the state should have control of the Reserve Bank. However, according professor Richard Grant, professor of Finance and Economics and Editor at Free Market Foundation says such a move…

9 Jul 2018 9AM 8 min

HRW report on Ethiopia

The Human Rights Watch has released a report on Ethiopia that shows massive torture of detainees in the prison. The report describes a brutal and relentless pattern of abuse, torture, rape and humiliation with little access to medical care and family. On line is Felix Horn, Ethiopia Research at Human…

5 Jul 2018 11PM 7 min