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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 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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MF take EFF to Court

The Minority is to approach the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) ocer comments made by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema. On line is Jonathan Annipen, Spokesperson for MF. Guest: Jonathan Annipen Position: Minority Front Spokesperson
31 Jul 2017 10AM 9 min

UCT awards honorary doctorate to Zackie Achmat

Prominent human rights activist Zackie Achmat was awarded an honorary doctorate (LLD honoris causa) by the University of Cape Town recently for his work in promoting social justice in South Africa. This week, VOC Drivetime sat down for a chat with the passionate advocacy worker to look at his recent…
27 Jul 2017 7AM 16 min

Africa hampered by a lack of infrastructure

Leading African researcher, Professor Kelly Chibale has called for a deep commitment to investing in world-class infrastructure and skills for scientists to succeed on the continent. VOC's Drive Time spoke to Professor Chibale, from Drug Discoveries and Development Centre for Chemistry at the University of Cape Town.
25 Jul 2017 6AM 13 min

Timol Inquest gets underway

The second sitting of the inquest looking into anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol’s death at John Vorster Square in 1971 resumed this week. VOC's Shafiq Morton spoke to Timol's nephew Imitiaz Ahmed Cajee
25 Jul 2017 5AM 11 min

Zack Achmat

Abdurrazack "Zackie" Achmat is a South African activist and film director. He is a co-founder the Treatment Action Campaign and known worldwide for his activism on behalf of people living with HIV and AIDS in South Africa. He is also the co-founder of Ndifuna ukwazi. He now joins us live…
24 Jul 2017 11AM 16 min

Africa hampered by lack of infrastructure

Leading African researcher, Professor Kelly Chibale has called for a deep commitment to investing in world-class infrastructure and skills for scientists to succeed on the continent. Professor Chibale is from Drug Discoveries and Development, Centre for Chemistry at the University of Cape Town. He now joins us on line. Guest…
24 Jul 2017 10AM 13 min

Israel implements new measures on al-Aqsa

The new measures of control implemented by Israel forces in Jerusalem's old city after a deadly gun battle will only lead to more attacks and escalation in violence, analysts say. On line is Tuba Nur Sonmez, political analyst based in Turkey. Guest : Tuba Nur Sonmez Position: Political Analysts
24 Jul 2017 10AM 9 min

Timol Inquest gets underway

The second sitting of the inquest looking into anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol’s death at John Vorster Square in 1971 resumes today. On line is Timol's nephew Imitiaz Ahmed Cajee Guest : Imitiaz Ahmed Cajee Position: Relative
24 Jul 2017 10AM 11 min

How Israel's 10-Year Blockade Brought Gaza to the Brink of Collapse?

Palestinians in Gaza have long struggled with electricity cuts, but further reductions implemented last month have deepened the ongoing power crisis. Already receiving just four hours a day, residents lost another 45-60 minutes after the latest round of cuts, which have put additional pressure on the besieged territory's health sector…
21 Jul 2017 6AM 17 min

Hate crimes in US on the rise

The number of anti-Muslim hate crimes in the United States rose 91 percent in the first half of the year compared with the same period in 2016. A report published by the council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said crimes have spiked since 2016. Zainab Arain is a CAIR coordinator and…
19 Jul 2017 11AM 15 min

Israel implements new immigration rules

The Israeli Interior Ministry says the new immigration rules are intended to benefit the migrants and asylum seekers, whom the government refers to as illegal infiltrators. However, Ruvi Ziegler, Associate Professor of International Law at the Reading University says it is a calculated plan to make people understand that they…
19 Jul 2017 10AM 9 min

How to adapt in semi-arid regions

Population growth, urbanisation and climate change are changing the world. To adapt, attitudes and behaviour must change and political and social will to implement solutions must increase. Dian Spear is a Research Fellow in Adaptation at Scale in Semi-Arid Regions, University of Cape Town. She now joins us on line…
19 Jul 2017 10AM 12 min

Inflations stats out

Inflation decreased for the third month in a row in June, with the annual consumer price index (CPI) falling to 5.1% after a drop to 5.4% in May, Statistics SA announced today. On line is Dr Jason Musyoka, Post Doctoral fellow, University of Pretoria Guest : Dr Jason Musyoka Position:…
19 Jul 2017 10AM 12 min

10111 in wage dispute

The South African Police Union (SAPU) want 10111 operators to earn the same amount of salary as that of warrant officer by end of 2018. Wage talks have deadlocked and operators are set to go on strike today. On line is Oscar Skommere , General Secretary,SAPU 10111 Guest : Oscar…
19 Jul 2017 10AM 8 min

Palestinians oppose extreme security measures at Al Aqsa

Palestinians performed dawn prayers outside of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound today to show their opposition to new metal detectors installed by Israeli authorities at the mosque's entrances. The new security features are in response to a deadly shooting attack at the holy site on Friday. Meanwhile, Jewish Israelis were again…
19 Jul 2017 8AM 21 min

Human Rights demands inquiry into deaths of Syrians

Human Rights Watch has demanded an independent inquiry into the death of four Syrians who died while in Lebanese army custody and said anyone responsible for wrongdoing should be held to account. On line from Beirut is Bassam Khawa, Researcher, Human Rights Watch, Lebanon and Kuwait. Guest: Bassam Khawa Position:…
18 Jul 2017 11AM 11 min

SACP to go it alone

The resolution taken by the SA Communist Party (SACP), to contest for state power independently is a warning to the ANC that if it does anything stupid, it risks losing one of its alliance partners for good, according to political analyst Ralph Mathekga. He now joins us on line. Guest:…
18 Jul 2017 10AM 9 min

Yemen’s cholera crisis spirals out of control

Health and humanitarian officials say the cholera outbreak in Yemen has infected more than 300,000 people and caused more than 1,700 deaths in the last few months. Security concerns amid a severe shortage of safe drinking water are limiting what can be done to help fight the often-fatal bacterial disease…
13 Jul 2017 11AM 14 min

Maulana Igsaan Hendricks in Istanbul

For the next minutes, we are going to be chatting to Al Quds foundation president Ml Igsaan Hendricks who is in Istanbul for a Palestinian conference. It’s marked as the second one under the establishment of the international union of students and Youth movements. The conference was attended by close…
13 Jul 2017 10AM 7 min

Malusi Gigaba’s 14 point plan to revive economy

Finance minister Malusi Gigaba today released a 14-point economic plan to kickstart growth, amongst them, that the ministry will implement a "private sector participation framework" by March next year. Business and investors have raised concerns over the county's growth, rising government debt and policy uncertainty. The minister is detailing plans…
13 Jul 2017 10AM 7 min
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