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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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Remebering Tahrir Square: 10 years on, what now for Egypt's revolution?

Remembering Tahrir Square 10 years on since the protests first erupted in Egypt on January 25, 211. The protests, which marked the explosion of the Arab spring followed mass protests in Tunisia which had culminated in the flight of Tunisian president Zine Al Abidine Ben Ali from the country on…
28 Jan 2021 6AM 19 min

Weekly Africa report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the following: -Troops withdraw as Uganda lifts blockade of opposition leader Bob Wine -CAR declares state of emergence after rebels advance to capital -DRC lawmakers file motion of no confidence in PM Ilunga. On line for comment is political science lecturer at…
28 Jan 2021 6AM 11 min

Indian farmers protests against farm laws

A rally by tens of thousands of Indian farmers have turned violent as police charged at protesters as they broke barricades in the city. The clashes took place as farmers held a “tractor day” to coincide with India's 73rd Republic Day celebrations. The farmers are demanding the repeal of three…
26 Jan 2021 10AM 17 min

UCT to effect revised policy on employment equity

The University of Cape Town (UCT) will resert the button on employment equity from 1 February 2021. The policy, which sets clear principals that underpin decision making that affects people in the work place comes into effect following the Council's approval. On line is UCT Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Transformation, Professor…
26 Jan 2021 9AM 8 min

Weekly economic report

In this week's world economic report, we look at the following: -Ramaphosa signs off three tax acts -SAB has suspended the contracts of 550 temporary workers indefinitely. -Oil producers face a long haul back to business as usual. On line for comment is Senior Researcher, Department of Political Science at…
26 Jan 2021 9AM 15 min

Tunisians continue protests for social and economical reform

Ten years after Tunisians rose up against poverty and autocracy, demonstrators are again demanding the social and economical reforms they were promised. The unrest, broadly presented simply as “vandalism and looting” by the government, erupted two days after the 10th anniversary of the 2011 uprising that overthrew long time leader…
25 Jan 2021 10AM 22 min

International day of education

Yesterday marked the International Day of Education themed “Recover and Revitilize Education for Covid-19 Generation. But due to the coronavirus pandemic, the national school nutritution programmes which were feeding over 9.6 children daily had to shut down. This has affected in the development of children. On line for comment is…
25 Jan 2021 9AM 7 min

ANC NEC concludes Legkotla

President Ramaphosa says details of the deals into which government enters with vaccine manufacturers will be released when the negotiations are concluded. Addressing the ANC NEC Loegkotla , he said four priority areas have been identified , which included defeating the Covid-19 pandemic, economic recovery, local government and building a…
25 Jan 2021 9AM 9 min

Researchers share details on the implementation of Wealth Tax in South Africa

Researchers from the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies (SCIS) at Wits University have co-authored a paper which provides the details that proposes a wealth tax to assist with fiscal sustainability as well as reduce extreme wealth inequality. On line for comment is co-author and Researcher in Economics at Louvain Institute…
25 Jan 2021 8AM 14 min

Book Review: “1986” by William Dicey

What was life really like in apartheid in South Africa? 1986 was a pivotal year in our history. It was a year of the vigilante, the year of the necklace, but also the year the talking began. Starting on 1 January, William Dicey presents a compelling diary of a terrible…
22 Jan 2021 10AM 19 min

Political Party Funding comes into effect in April

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the political party funding Act into operation with effect from April 1. The bill will strengthen the confidence of citizens in their democratic political process and enable them to assert their right to information. On line for comment is Senior Researcher, MyVoteCounts, Joel Bregman.
22 Jan 2021 9AM 7 min

Reserve Bank: Repo rate to remain unchanged

The Reserve Bank has decided to keep rates unchanged at 3.5 % following the announcement by Governor Lesetja Kganyago. The bank also revised its growth forecast for 2021 . On line for comment is Economist at Antswisa Transaction Advisory, Miyelani Mkhabela.
22 Jan 2021 9AM 10 min

Middle East Report with Middle East Monitor

In this week's Middle East report in partnership with the London based Middle East Monitor, we look at the following: -The Israelisation of US foreign policy is hard to reverse -Saudi Arabia looks for political solutions in Yemen, Syria and Libya. -Egypt and Qatar agree to resume diplomatic ties. On…
21 Jan 2021 10AM 17 min

Biden rescinds Trump's harshest orders

US president Joe Biden has signed a string of executive orders that will reverse some of his predecessor Donald Trump's most divisive policies, including rescinding the so called Muslim ban. The ban was changed several times amid legal challenges and ultimately upheld by the US Supreme Court in 2018. On…
21 Jan 2021 9AM 15 min

Weekly Africa report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the following: -Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni wins sixth term in office. -Fresh violence in Central Africa Republic (CAR) following rebel uprising -Africa Union (AU) secures 270 million Covid-19 vaccine doses. On line for comment is Convener at the Africa Policy Circle (APC),…
20 Jan 2021 10AM 18 min

Concern over children's safety during lockdown

As the re-opening of schools is delayed for the 2021 academic year due to the increase of Covid-19 cases, concerns is mounting that children's exposure to violence may increase. According to Childline South Africa, there has been an increase of about 36.8 percent in calls for help during the nationwide…
20 Jan 2021 9AM 7 min

Dispensing ivermectin: What then when caution and crisis clash?

In parts of South Africa and internationally a debate is raging about the use of a long-established anti-parasitic drug ivermectin, which shows some anecdotal evidence of efficacy in the treatment of Covid-19. However, because of initial positive indications, a movement has formed demanding its use and claiming it is a…
20 Jan 2021 9AM 10 min

Unpacking Trump's legacy

As the US starts a new chapter with the inauguration of Joe Biden as president tomorrow, historians and political commentators face a daunting task when it comes to assessing Donald Trump's presidency. Many would agree that it was the final year of his presidency that really cemented Trump's legacy, mainly…
19 Jan 2021 10AM 19 min

Will vaccines work against the new COVID-19 variants?

As South Africa awaits the arrival of its first shipment of Covid-19 vaccines, there are growing concerns about a new coronavirus variant, known as 501Y.V2, circulating in the country and what changes in the virus could mean . We now chat to Aisha Abdool Karim, health journalist at Bhekisisa Centre…
19 Jan 2021 9AM 10 min
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