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Ceasefire implemented in eastern Ghouta

A second attempt at implementing a ceasefire in Syria's rebel-held Eastern Ghouta has begun. Yesterday's attempt to provide residents with a five-hour humanitarian pause to evacuate the injured out of the Damascus suburb is also meant to allow humanitarian convoys to deliver food and medicine to the besieged enclave. Drive…

1 Mar 2018 9AM 9 min

Land bill worries farmers

AgriSA says farmers and property owners in the country must be worried of the proposed land expropriation bill.This follows the EFF, ANC and other smaller parties uniting in the motion in the National Assembly on the distribution of land without compensation. Drive time spoke to Annelize Crosby, AgriSA Head, Centre…

28 Feb 2018 9AM 20 min

Profile: Martijn Aslander

Martijn Aslander is a thought leader, public speaker and executive sparring partner. His unique ability to challenge business leaders and help them to think outside of the box has landed him in boardrooms all over the world. As an explorer of the information age, his insights into networking and new…

27 Feb 2018 10AM 21 min

EFF drives up the land bill

A reported motion in the National Assembly today seeking to begin the process of introducing expropriation without compensation represents a profound danger for South Africa immediate and long term economic future.Drive time spoke to Terrence Corrigan, Research Fellow, Institute for Race Relations

27 Feb 2018 9AM 8 min

Amnesty releases state of the world report

Amnesty International says the world spent the past year coping with discriminatory policies, atrocities and hate filled rhetoric from leaders, according to latest state of the world report released yesterday.Drive time spoke to Shenilla Mohamed, Executive Director, Amnesty International South Africa.

23 Feb 2018 10AM 19 min

Marikana mining families demand an apology

The families of the Marikana Miners have demand a meaningful apology, made in private and in person, to the families of those killed . This follows President Cyril Ramaphosa's statement that the state is committed to compensating the families of the miners that were killed in August 2012. Drive Time…

23 Feb 2018 9AM 15 min

Britain issues terror alert in South Africa

The British government has warned its citizens that there is a terror threat from extremists linked to the Islamic State (ISS) group in South Africa. But Institute for Security Studies have clarified the warning.Drive Time spoke to Uyo Salifu, Researcher, Transnational Threat and International Crime (ISS).

23 Feb 2018 9AM 7 min

Dr Bilal Phillips in Cape Town

Dr Bilal Phillips joined Shafiq Morton in studio to chat about his SA tour and to explain his controversial views on Islam

23 Feb 2018 2AM 34 min

2018 Budget analysis

It was a tough budget, but it had to be done, says Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba following Wednesday’s Budget. In our special Drivetime Budget show, we break down the numbers and look at the impact of this year's budget. Guests: Maahir Jakoet , investment analyst with Old Mutual Abdul Aziz…

22 Feb 2018 7AM 37 min

SANZAF Tax Drive

SANZAF is embarking on a Sars Donation Tax Appeal Drive – for members of the public to utilise a tax deduction option in favour of SANZAF projects and programmes. Drive Timespoke to SANZAF national chairperson, Shauket Fakie

20 Feb 2018 10AM 8 min

Repatriation of African migrants

The December 2017 European Union-African Summit drew up an emergency plan to repatriate scores of African migrants held captive in Libya, and the crackdown on the people smugglers. On the face of it, the decision to repatriate the migrants is a welcome pragmatic intervention, but it fails to consider the…

20 Feb 2018 10AM 10 min

Plan for South Africa's recovery

President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled the recovery plan to set South Africa on a new growth path, which involves forming a social pact with different social partners.

19 Feb 2018 10AM 15 min

Call for public protector to be removed

A high Court judgemnet in the Bankorp-CIEX case has resurrected calls for the removal of Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane from office on the basis that she misconstrued her powers and is grossly incompetent. Advocate Paul Hoffman, Director, Institute for Accountability in Southern Africa spoke to Drive Time

19 Feb 2018 9AM 17 min

Ahed Tamimi appears in court

The trials of a prominent Palestinian teen activist and her mother begun behind closed doors after an Israeli military judge banned media from entering the court. Ahed Tamimi,17 was arrested in December . Drive Time spoke to Manaal Tamimi

14 Feb 2018 10AM 23 min

South Africa's constitutional challenges

The recall of President Jacob Zuma by the ANC citing article section 12 of the ANC constitutional has thrown the country on tenterhooks. But What are the legal and constitutional challenges surrounding this recall. Does the president still has executive powers to preside over the country. Drive Time spoke to…

14 Feb 2018 9AM 13 min

What is behind the surge in number of child soldiers?

Monday marked the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers. It is a problem that is showing no sign of ending, in fact many rights groups and the UN say it is getting worse. There are tens of thousands of children around the world putting their lives at risk…

13 Feb 2018 8AM 15 min

African migrants shot at in Italy

A right-wing extremist suspected of shooting six Africans in central Italy was aware of what he had done and exhibited no remorse, an Italian law enforcement official said yesterday. Luca Traini, 28, remained jailed as police investigated him on multiple counts of attempted murder with the aggravating circumstance of "racial…

5 Feb 2018 10AM 8 min

African migrants shot in Italy

A right-wing extremist suspected of shooting six Africans in central Italy was aware of what he had done and exhibited no remorse, an Italian law enforcement official said yesterday. Luca Traini, 28, remained jailed as police investigated him on multiple counts of attempted murder with the aggravating circumstance of "racial…

5 Feb 2018 10AM 12 min

African migrants shot at in Italy

A right-wing extremist suspected of shooting six Africans in central Italy was aware of what he had done and exhibited no remorse, an Italian law enforcement official said yesterday. Luca Traini, 28, remained jailed as police investigated him on multiple counts of attempted murder with the aggravating circumstance of "racial…

5 Feb 2018 10AM 12 min

SA First Forum happy with impeachment ruling on Zuma

The South Africa First Forum has welcomed the Constitutional Court's decision on the impeachment matter when it said Parliament failed in its duty to hold President Jacob Zuma accountable. On line is Advocate Rod Solomon, Convenor for South First Forum. Guest : Rod Solomon Position: SA First Forum Convenor

1 Jan 2018 9AM 10 min