Drivetime

Book Review - Nelson Mandela - Dare Not Linger

MANDLA LANGA was born in 1950 in Durban, South Africa. After being arrested in 1976, he went into exile and lived in Botswana, Mozambique and Angola, as well as Hungary, Zambia and the United Kingdom, where he was the ANC’s Cultural Representative. A writer and journalist, he was the first…

3 Nov 2017 9AM 17 min

Balfour declaration

Thousands of Palestinian students have written letter to British Prime Minister Theresa May decrying the Israeli occupation, on the occasion of the Balfour Declaration centenary. On line is Petro Stefanini, Freelance Researcher at the Palestinian Return Centre in the UK. Guest : Petro Stefanini Position: Researcher, Palestinian Research Centre

2 Nov 2017 11AM 15 min

GDP....How sustainable are they?

Of the world's top 10 countries in real GDP growth rates for 2012, five were indeed African. Libya topped the list, with an astounding 124%, followed by Sierra Leone with 15.2%, Zimbabwe with 13%. Ever since, other fast growing economies include Angola, Chad and the DRC. On line is Lorenzo…

2 Nov 2017 10AM 15 min

Balfour Declaration: A perspective from the ground

As part of our discussion on the centenary of the Balfour Declaration, VOC Journalist Thakira Desai spoke to Palestinian Ambassador to the UK, Manuel Hassassian and gets the perspective from the ground from Palestinian youth activist, Ayed Atmawi.

2 Nov 2017 5AM 23 min

100 years of the Balfour Declaration

The Balfour Declaration, a document that promised a homeland for the Jewish people in Palestine whilst also promising to protect the rights of the existing indigenous Arab population. This year marks 100 years since that declaration and in this feature, VOC Journalist Thakira Desai spoke to Palestinian political analyst, Dr…

2 Nov 2017 5AM 17 min

No room for celebration in mini-budget report

Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba's maiden budget performance in Parliament yesterday did not leave any room for celebration and government's finances and prospects over the next three years do not present a rosy picture. VOC Drive Time spoke to Chief Economist at Econometrix, Dr Azar Jamine, who discussed the importance of…

27 Oct 2017 5AM 14 min

Shaykh Muttaqin Rakiep

The descendent of Tuan Guru will host a symposium reconnecting the families in South Africa with those in Tidore, Indonesia. The symposium takes place this coming Saturday at the Islamia Auditorium at 2pm, which will include the Sultan of Tidore. In studio now is Shaykh Muttaqin Rakiep, a direct descendent…

24 Oct 2017 11AM 24 min

Al Imdaad Foundation on the ground in Coxs Bazaar

Over the past week Al-Imdaad Foundation’s humanitarian workers from Durban, South Africa has been on the ground in Bangladesh for a relief mission to assist Rohingya refugees. VOC Drivetime spoke to Qari Ziyaad Patel for a clearer picture of the current situation

19 Oct 2017 5AM 10 min

VOC News speaks to Yvonne Ridley

Internationally acclaimed journalist and writer Yvonne Ridley is visiting South Africa this week as a guest of Salaamedia. She has been delivering a series of talks in Gauteng focused on human rights, women empowerment and the Muslim World today. Ridley converted to Islam after being captured by the Taliban in…

19 Oct 2017 5AM 16 min

VOC News speaks to former ambassador Mohamed Dangor about the TRC process

VOC reporter Thakira Desai recently sat down with the former ambassador to Libya, Saudi Arabia and Syria, Mohamed Dangor, who discussed the two attempts that were made on his life for his running of an underground branch as part of the ANC and the subsequent impact that the Truth and…

19 Oct 2017 4AM 15 min

Africa Union Agenda 2063

Seventy percent of Africa's one billion population are employed in the agriculture sector. To achieve continental growth and social-economic development, and realise the aspirations of the African Unions (AU) Agenda 2063, it is essential to provide the full potential of this sector. On line is Dr Dawn Nagar, Senior Researcher…

18 Oct 2017 4AM 14 min

Truck bomb blast in Somalia's capital claims at least 300 lives

The death toll from Saturday's truck bomb blast in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, has surged to at least 300 people. This according to the country's information minister. VOC Drive Time spoke to researcher at the Institute for Security Studies, Omar Mahmood.

17 Oct 2017 6AM 11 min

Book Review - Rafique Gangat

Braving the bouncers that apartheid South Africa pitched at him, cricketer Rafique Gangat used every stroke in the book to defend his wicket – an enduring belief that, regardless of colour or creed, all human beings are equal. Bending the Rules is a collection of anecdotes that piece together a…

17 Oct 2017 3AM 17 min

Book Review - Skollie

In 2016, South Africa film audiences were mesmerised by the film Noem My Skollie, which was written by and based on the life of John W Fredericks. In this Book, Fredericks tells the full story on which the film was based. Guest : John W Fredericks Position: Writer

13 Oct 2017 11AM 21 min

Islamic Relief

Islamic Reliefs Salahuddien Aboulgasem chat to Yaseen Kippie on the forgotten children of Palestine

12 Oct 2017 12PM 9 min

Kenyan electoral crisis, what next

Kenya's electoral commission, the president and the opposition remain deadlocked on how to proceed with the presidential election rerun after opposition leader Raila Odinga withdrew from the race. On line is Obed Simiya, Editor at the Daily Nation in Kenya. Guest : Obed Simiya Position : Editor, Daily Nation

12 Oct 2017 10AM 12 min

Rhodes Forum opens in Athens

The Rhodes Forum opened today with strong African presence headlining a diverse array of high profile international speakers to discuss and seek practical solutions to major global challenges being faced today. Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan addressed the opening ceremony alongside Oxford University Professor of Globalisation and Development, Ian Goldin,…

6 Oct 2017 11AM 11 min

Daily Vox

A round up of weekly Daily vox report with Mihlali Ntsabo, Daily vox journalist Guest : Mihlali Nstabo Position: Daily Vox journalist

6 Oct 2017 10AM 6 min

Why is Saudi King visiting Moscow

Saudi Arabia and Russia have been at odds for decades. The two oil superpowers fiercely compete for market shares. Russia's efforts that propped up Syrian President Bashar Assad 's government have pitted against Saudis and other Sunni Arab states. Yet, in the past, an unexpected rapprochement has been in the…

5 Oct 2017 10AM 9 min

Lower oil prices challenging business model

A new era of lower oil prices is challenging business models that have long relied largely on exploration and production of hydrocarbons, particularly ‘black gold’ oil. This is likely to prompt African countries that have for decades depended on their NOC as a key source of revenue to rethink the…

2 Oct 2017 10AM 10 min