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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
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BRICS universities conference

The Department of Higher Education and Training is hosting the Third Annual Conference of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa(BRICS) Network Universities at Stellenbosch University in cape town. Now on line is Diana Parker, Deputy Director General for University Branch, Department of Science & Technology. Guest : Diana Parker…
5 Jul 2018 10AM 9 min

hawks rules out extreme motive in malmesbury killing

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (HAWKS) have confirmed that there were no elements of extremism in the attack at a Mosque in Malmesbury when two worshippers were stabbed and killed last month. On line Amir Sheikh, Chairperson for Somali Association Community and Jasmine Opperman,Director, Southern Africa Operation Terrorism Research…
5 Jul 2018 10AM 10 min

surveillance report on journalist report launched

Right2Know has launched a report on surveillance of journalist in South Africa. This is the latest contribution to growing evidence of systematic surveillance abuses in South Africa. On line is Thami Nkosi from Right2Know. Guest : Thami Nkosi Position: Right2Know
4 Jul 2018 10AM 9 min

Devastating Knysna fires confirmed to be a result of natural causes

An investigation by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has found that last year’s devastating fires in the Garden Route was most probably caused by strong berg wind conditions, coupled with very dry vegetation. The Knysna fire started on June 7, 2017. Speaking on VOC's Drive Time show…
29 Jun 2018 2AM 8 min

EU reaches deal on migration.

European Union leaders have reached a deal aimed at controlling the number of migrants and refugees trying to enter Europe. A hard fought, but vaguely worded deal was struck early today after more than nine hours of negotiations at an EU summit. On line is Diana Orlava, Research Associate at…
26 Jun 2018 11AM 9 min

What next after Erdogan election win?

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is returning to the office with sweeping new executive powers after a victory that he is calling”a win for democracy”. International monitors have criticised the outcome of the the presidential election, saying the ruling party had unfair advantages. Now we are joined by Elif Comoglu…
26 Jun 2018 11AM 14 min

Zambia detains 6 activists

Amnesty International has urged the Zambia government to immediately to drop all criminal charges against the six activists who took part in the peaceful protests that questioned high levels of government spending. On line is Muleya Mwanayanda, Deputy Regional Director for Research at Amnesty International Southern Africa. Guest : Muleya…
26 Jun 2018 10AM 5 min

Things to get ugly in Zim, opposition say

Zimbabwe's opposition leader Nelson Chamisa says his Movement for Democratic Change(MDC) and its coalition partners feel more susceptible to violence after a bomb attack in Bulawayo that narrowly failed to kill president Emmerson Mnangagwa. On line is Zenzeni Ndebele, independent political analyst based in Harare. Guest : Zenzeni Ndebele Position:…
26 Jun 2018 10AM 5 min

TRC victims to receive educational funding

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has called on the TRC identified victims of apartheid that were declared as such by the TRC to apply for financial assistance for basic and high education training. To tell us more is Ms Lifuno Mbali, Director, TRC unit at Justice Department. Guest…
26 Jun 2018 10AM 7 min

MJC opts not to sign Cape Accord

Shafiq Morton talks to MJC Secretary General Shaykh Isgaak Taliep and member of Cape Accord Shaykh Fakhruddin Owaisi about the MJC's decision not to endorse the Cape Accord.
23 Jun 2018 4AM 22 min

City of cape town goes digital on water

As one of the largest metros in South Africa, the city of cape town is tasked with providing an annual average of around 880 million litres of clean, safe drinking water daily to residents and businesses. This requires world class management of water catchment to ensure a healthy and safe…
21 Jun 2018 10AM 10 min

What is left for Palestinians

Thousands of Palestinian commemorated the 70 th anniversary of Nakba following the 1948 declaration of Israel state. Their call demand is the right to return to their ancestral homes. After waiting for seven decades, what are their options. On line is Kammel Hawwash, Palestinian Activist and Engineer based in the…
16 May 2018 11AM 18 min

Africa Utility Week

The African Utility Week opened in cape town yesterday with over 7000 delegates at Africa's biggest power utility gathering. DT producer Ibrahim Kangwa Chibwe was at the event and spoke to Marcus Cornaro, European Union Ambassador to SA, Dr Rajeev Singh,CEO, India Chamber of Commerce and Abhishek Shukla, Indian Consular…
16 May 2018 10AM 13 min

IJR condemns Israel

The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation has condemned the recent acts of violence carried out by the Israeli armed forces against the Palestinians resulting in the deaths of 60 people with over 2000 wounded. On line is Stan Hekeman, Executive Director at IJR.
16 May 2018 10AM 10 min

Trump opens US embassy in Jerusalem

Tens of thousands of Palestinians gathered at the Gaza's border with Israel on the eve of the Nakba anniversary. Seventy years ago Palestinians were forced from their land and state of Israel was created. The protests coincided with the opening of the US embassy which has been relocated from Tel…
15 May 2018 11AM 16 min

SA recalls ambassador from Israel

Now staying with the issue of Gaza, the big story overnight was that the SA government’s decided to pull its ambassador out of Israel. The withdrawal was in response to the Israeli army’s killing of 59 Palestinians protesting during the Great Return Marches, which has built up to today’s Nakba…
15 May 2018 10AM 12 min

Embassy downgrade, what it means

South Africa's decision to withdraw the its Ambassador from Israel has been welcomed by the Palestinian Solidarity Movement in SA, but certainly there questions around South Africa's broader foreign policy approach to the Palestine – Israel conflict. The decision comes on the back of a resolution from the ANC's Nasrec…
15 May 2018 4AM 9 min

AUW- Water takes centre stage

African Utility Week will have a strong focus on water when the strategic water conference will showcase how partnerships, financial models and latest technological advances can make the greatest impact in meeting Africa's water demand. On line is Gerardt P Viljoen, Water Expert and Managing Director at Sensus SA.
14 May 2018 10AM 8 min
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