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ANC wants Malema back

The ANC would love to have Julius Malema back with open arms, that is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who spoke during the voter registration drive in Tshwane yesterday. Drive Time spoke to Solly Moeng, Brand Reputation Management Adviser and CEO of Communication Consultancy DonValley.

12 Mar 2018 10AM 11 min

African Charter on values and principles

The National School of Government (NSG), which is the South African government’s training organization and Secretariat for the African Management Development Institutes’ Network (AMDIN), is developing a course on the African Charter for Values and Principles of Public Service. Drive Time spoke to Donavan Williams, Director, Department of International Relations.

9 Mar 2018 9AM 16 min

UCT geared to train future leaders

School principals in disadvantaged communities are grappling with gangsterism, drugs, absentee staff and children coming to school angry. Yet they strive to run successful school and keep their staff motivated.Drive Time spoke to Bruce Probyn, retired principal, Herschel Girls High School

9 Mar 2018 9AM 9 min

Masculinity exhibition

The South African Audio Visual Association gallery will show annual selection committee exhibition for 2018 at the Iziko Slave lodge that will explore the experiences of young middle South Africans. On line is Mzingaye Dube Guest : Mzingaye Dube Position: Actor

8 Mar 2018 10AM 9 min

State of emergence imposed in Sri Lanka

A nationwide state of emergency is being enforced in Sri Lanka to prevent attacks on Muslims. Buddhist mobs set fire to homes and businesses, killing a young Muslim. The riots followed the death of a Sinhalese truck driver. The unrest is a repeat of rioting four years ago, and since…

8 Mar 2018 10AM 13 min

Nombembe faces criticism over his appointment

Former Auditor General Terence Nombembe has been appointed to lead a team of investigators in probing state capture. But some sections of society have questioned his credentials. Drive Time spoke to Professor Shadrack Gutto, Constitutional Law Expert and former Director, African Renaissance Studies, UNISA.

8 Mar 2018 9AM 7 min

Ramaphosa hails late Sisulu on Women's Day

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa must dedicate today's International Women's Day celebrations to struggle icons like Albertina Sisulu. This year's theme is Time is Now, Rural and Urban Activists, Transforming Women lives. Drive Time spoke to Ayesha Fakie, HOD, Sustained Dialogue at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation.

8 Mar 2018 9AM 8 min

Demand for Islamic bond markets

The government is hoping for more returns to the market to help plug a budget shortfall of more than US 4 bn following the debut sale of Islamic bonds. Drive Time spoke to Asief Mohamed, chief Investment officer at Aeon Investment Management.

7 Mar 2018 9AM 10 min

SA economy grows by 3.1%

The South African Economy grew by 1.3% in 2017 compared to 2016 following an increase of 2.3% in the third quarter of 2017. The annual growth exceeds National Budget Speech in February. Drive Time spoke to Lullu Krugel, Chief Economist, PwC Africa.

7 Mar 2018 9AM 8 min

Social justice conference

One of the greatest challenges in post-Zuma South Africa lies in finding ways of resolving conflict in a peaceful manner that is widely accessible. Former Public Protector Thuli Mandonsela and Judge President John Hlophe are keynote speakers at South Africa's first Social Justice conference being held in Paarl. Drive Time…

6 Mar 2018 10AM 12 min

Tiger Brands on the listeriosis saga

What happened to Tiger Brands could have happened to any other business, that is according to Gareth Lloyd-Jones, chief commercial officer of hygiene and sanitation company Ecowise.Drive time spoke to the CCO

6 Mar 2018 9AM 16 min

Gigaba gives feedback to parly over Guptas

Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has provided feedback to the Portifolio Committee on Home Affairs concerning the naturalisation of members of the Gupta family. On line is Craig Smith, Immigration Attorney from Graig Smith and Attorneys.

6 Mar 2018 9AM 12 min

Gigaba gives feedback to parly over Guptas

Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has provided feedback to the Portifolio Committee on Home Affairs concerning the naturalisation of members of the Gupta family. On line is Craig Smith, Immigration Attorney from Graig Smith and Attorneys. Guest : Craig Smith Position : Professional Immigration Attorney

6 Mar 2018 9AM 11 min

Tigerbrands explains steps taken to address listeriosis outbreak

Tiger Brands CEO Lawrence MacDougall says any loss of life is devastating and they are disappointed that their products have been linked to the listeriosis outbreak. Tiger Brands owns the Enterprise Foods plant in Polokwane, which has been identified as the source of the food-borne disease outbreak that has claimed…

5 Mar 2018 10AM 6 min

US State Secretary Tillerson to visit Africa

US President Donald Trump promised in late January that his Secretary of State Rex Tillerson would make an “extended” visit to Africa in March in which he reportedly described the purpose of the visit as reaffirming “the partnerships and values we share with the African Union, and citizens the continent…

5 Mar 2018 10AM 11 min

Spike in economic crime recorded in SA

Companies operating in South Africa have once again reported the highest rate of economic crime. A total of 77 percent of the 282 respondent companies for South Africa reported suffering one or more economic crime between September 2015 and 2017, according to biannual survey by audit firm PwC. Drive Time…

5 Mar 2018 9AM 10 min

State narrows down source of Listeriosis

Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi has announced that government has narrowed down the sources of the deadly listeriosis outbreak in South Africa. Drive Time spoke to Dr Juno Thomas, Pathologist and Head of Centre for Enteric Diseases at National Institute for Communicable Diseases. (NICD)

5 Mar 2018 9AM 10 min

DA takes Malema to equality court

The Democratic Alliance(DA) says it will report EFF leader Julius Malema to the Equality Court for hate speech following his verbal attack on Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Athol Trollip.Drive Time spoke to Refiloe Nt'sekhe, DA national spokesperson.

2 Mar 2018 9AM 8 min

VAT: labour force to bear brunt

Workers, employed and unemployed bear the major burden of the government’s tax regime, and should have a greater say in how the system functions. Terry Bell a Labour Expert spoke to Drive Time on what is seen as an anti-poor 2018 Budget.

2 Mar 2018 9AM 9 min

Parliamentarians in the Israeli Knesset visit SA

The Afro-Middle East Centre (AMEC) is hosting two Israeli politicians, Ayman Odeh and Mustafa Abu Raiya, for a series of meetings and public events in Cape Town. Ayman Odeh and Mustafa Abu Raiya, parliamentarians in the Israeli Knesset joined Drive Time in studio. Their visit to SA is significant as…

1 Mar 2018 10AM 40 min