Drivetime

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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…

1 Oct 2017 11PM 14 min

MPlain cops suspended following missing guns

Its now been revealed that 14 Mitchells Plain police officers have been suspended following the discovery last month that 15 state-issued 9mm pistols were missing from the station. Police spokesperson Andre Traut said the suspensions were “an internal process between employee and employer. The detail is not open for discussion"…

26 Sep 2017 8AM 10 min

Muslim Views

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…

21 Sep 2017 11AM 7 min

Why was the Africa-Israeli Summit cancelled?

Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé, who has been facing mass demonstrations against his regime recently, has informed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he has canceled the Africa-Israel Summit slated for next month. The gathering was due to take place from October 23-27 in the capital of Lomé. Gnassingbé’s decision comes…

13 Sep 2017 7AM 15 min

Is this the right time for rapprochement

Reports of potential Iraq-led mediation between Iran and South Arabia come as the latter leads the third year of a costly, intractable war across its border in Yemen. A rapprochement with long time rival Iran could ease political and economic pressure on both sides. On line is Megan O'Toole, Deputy…

21 Aug 2017 11AM 10 min

Search continues in Barcelona terror attacks

Spanish police have reinforced border checks as they hunt for the last remaining suspect over the attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils that killed 14 people and injured others. Meanwhile, police have searched the home of a missing Imam whom they say radicalised the suspects behind the attacks. On line is…

21 Aug 2017 10AM 11 min

34th commemoration of UDF

Yesterday marked the 34th commemoration of the launch of the anti-apartheid movement, the United Democratic Front in Mitchells Plain. And while it was a day of remembrance, struggle songs and speeches, once the nostalgia was over, it was back to reality...the country's current socio-political climate. Former SA ambassador to the…

21 Aug 2017 10AM 11 min

Religious Education in South African Schools

Last Month, the Department of Basic Education announced the introduction of a law that prohibits the limitation of teaching only one religion in Public Schools in South Africa. What does this mean for school bodies and their interaction with students and religious communities? VOC journalist Yaseen Kippie sat down with…

18 Aug 2017 10AM 13 min

17 killed in Burkina Faso restaurant attack

Seventeen people have been killed and a dozen injured in an alleged terror attack on a restaurant in Burkina Faso's capital, the government said today. Witnesses said three gunmen opened fire on customers at a Turkish restaurant. On line is Alexander Seal, BBC Afrique journalist. Guest : Alexander Seal Position:…

14 Aug 2017 10AM 11 min

Social media survey raises questions

Ratepop, a local research house issued a media release claiming to have conducted the country's first social madia technology-driven political sentiment survey. In it, a number of claims are made about support for the ANC. On line is Socratis Avgitidis, CEO of Ratepop. Guest : Socratis Avgitidis Position: CEO Ratepop

14 Aug 2017 10AM 9 min

Kenya implodes after election fraud

Kenyan police have reportedly fired and shot at a group of chanting supporters of opposition leader Raila Odinga after the presidential candidate claimed "massive" fraud in this week's elections. According to reports, the shooting took place today when protesters clashed with police, one person was killed. On line from Nairobi…

9 Aug 2017 10AM 7 min

Amazing South African women

An A to Z of Amazing South African Women tells the stories of 26 trailblazing South African women through accessible stories and illustrations that are as bright and bold as the women they depict. On line is Ambre Nicolson, Author , Journalist and Editor of a Cape town magazine. Guest…

9 Aug 2017 10AM 6 min

Future SA says state capture campaign to continue

The campaign against state capture must continue irrespective of the result of the motion of no confidence. This is according to Future SA. Now joining us on line is Advocate Rod Solomons, SA First Forum Convenor Guest :Rod Solomons Position: SA First Forum

9 Aug 2017 10AM 17 min

SAHRC calls for end to silence on abuse of Women

This Women's Day, the South African Human Rights wishes to reaffirm its solidarity with women and girls and its commitment to the struggle for substantive gender equality and the attainment of human rights for women and girls. The Commission also pays tribute to women, both nationally and internationally who devoted…

9 Aug 2017 10AM 7 min

Young Palestinians

Radiance of Résistance tells the story of Janna Ayyad 9 years old, and Ahed Tamimi 14 years old that live under military occupation in Nabi Saleh, Palestine. Janna Ayyad has been called the youngest journalist in Palestine. Ahed won the Handala Courage Award from Turkey when she was 13 and…

7 Aug 2017 11AM 24 min

Stephen McGowan released

The NewYork Times is reporting that an estimated $4.2 million was paid to secure the release of Stephen McGowan, who had been held in captivity by al-Qaeda in Mali since 2011. On line is Dr Imitiaz Sooliman, Gift of the Givers Founder and Mr Malcom McGowan, father to Stephen. Guest…

4 Aug 2017 11AM 10 min

SAHA digs into apartheid-era financial crimes

The South African History Archive, (SAHA) today headed to the South Gauteng High Court in a bid to force the South African Reserve Bank to release records of suspected apartheid-era financial crimes. On line is Carina Conradie, R2K Access to Information Organiser. Guest : Carina Conradie Position: R2K Organiser.

4 Aug 2017 10AM 8 min

former Iraqi general to bring a private prosecution against Tony Blair

A British court has blocked an attempt by a former Iraqi general to bring a private prosecution against Tony Blair over the Iraq war. On line is Alexander Seal, BBC Afrique journalist.

1 Aug 2017 11AM 10 min

Islamic Relief

Guest : Yusuf Mohammed Position: COO, Islamic Relief SA

1 Aug 2017 10AM 11 min

Unemployment rate to increase in SA

A Million more South Africans could be unemployed by the end of 2018, and that's a conservative estimate, according to Momentum and Unisa. Online is Professor Carel Van Aardt, Unisa Household Wealth Research Division. Guest: Prof Carel Van Aardt Position: Unisa, Household Wealth Research Division.

31 Jul 2017 10AM 8 min