Drivetime

Pierre de Vos on the unconstitutional nature of the Gupta's influence

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…

17 Mar 2016 10AM 8 min

The DA lays charges against Zuma and Gupta for Corruption

DA leader Mmusi Maimane and the party’s finance spokesman David Maynier today laid criminal charges at the Cape Town police station against members of the Gupta family in terms of section 4 of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act. Today in Parliament as President Jacob Zuma faced MP's…

17 Mar 2016 10AM 4 min

Iran's government denies Human rights violations

Iran on Wednesday rejected as biased and political the latest United Nations report on human rights in the Islamic republic. In 2015, executions in the country were at "the highest rate in over two decades," with at least 966 put to death, the UN's top expert on human rights in…

16 Mar 2016 11AM 18 min

The Gupta's Influence in South Africa

The Sunday Times recently reported that Deputy Minister of Finance Mcebisi Jonas was offered his boss's job by the Guptas. In exchange they wanted him to push for the approval of the nuclear procurement programme and clear certain men from the top echelons of the Treasury. Yesterday Vytjie Mentor also…

16 Mar 2016 10AM 5 min

SAHRC on anti-racism week and their anti-racism focus

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says most of the complaints it has processed in its existence dealt with administrative issues and equality. The Chapter 9 Institution is marking this anniversary with a two-day conference in Midrand, Johannesburg, which began on Monday. The SAHRC has had its hands full…

16 Mar 2016 10AM 11 min

DA'S stance on the release of Janusz Walus

Last Week he North Gauteng High Court on ordered that Janusz Walus, the assassin of Chris Hani, be freed on parole and given bail conditions. Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Michael Masutha had previously turned down Walus’s request for parole citing the gravity of his crime, which nearly plunged…

16 Mar 2016 10AM 6 min

Supreme Court dismisses the state's appeal

The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed the state’s appeal against a high court ruling that government’s failure to arrest Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir was inconsistent with its constitutional duties. When Bashir entered South Africa last June for an African Union summit, the SA Litigation Centre approached the high court…

15 Mar 2016 10AM 8 min

HRW urges parlaiment to act on delivering education to the disabled

The government’s inaction on inclusive education is keeping many children with disabilities out of school. Civil society representatives urged the Portfolio Committee to exercise its legislative and oversight functions to speed up the process of implementing Education to disabled children. All organizations represented there delivered an unequivocal message that national…

15 Mar 2016 10AM 4 min

The syrian conflict, five years on

As Syria's war reaches another grim milestone today, refugees fleeing the five-year conflict face greater hurdles to finding safety while international solidarity with its victims is failing to match and reflect the scale and seriousness of the humanitarian tragedy. Coming on the heels of the fifth anniversary of Syria's war,…

15 Mar 2016 6AM 19 min

Human rights Centre and Palestinian Museum Update

Guest: Anwah Nagia

14 Mar 2016 11AM 21 min

Time of the Writer Literary festival

Held under the theme of “Decolonising the book”, organisers of this year’s Time of the Writer festival concede that the actual process of decolonising the book is not going to be easy. The festival will move across to townships and other communities as an attempt to include more people than…

14 Mar 2016 10AM 10 min

ISIS leak reveals no South Africans on the list

An ISIS whistleblower has leaked a list of names of people that were recruited by ISIS. The documents include names, addresses, family contacts and other personal information of these ISIS recruits. But no South Africans were found on the list. Here to help us make sense of this is... Guest:…

14 Mar 2016 10AM 6 min

Face to Face with Nadine Cloete

Nadine Cloete is a filmmaker in Cape Town. Her work includes the documentary “Jitsvinger: Maak it Aan (Make it Happen).” She is currently in production on “Action Kommandant,” a documentary about the South African freedom fighter Ashley Kriel. Guest: Nadine Cloete Position: Film maker

11 Mar 2016 10AM 17 min

Aang Sung Suu Kyi's right hand man elected for president

Aung San Suu Kyi has nominated a writer and close friend who once acted as her personal driver as president after weeks of febrile speculation and intense negotiations. Htin Kyaw, hails from an influential Burmese-Mon political family and currently helps run Ms Suu Kyi's charitable foundation in Myanmar. Joining us…

10 Mar 2016 10AM 18 min

Salaam Media Insert on IAW

Time now for our weekly Salaam Media update, joining us is... Guest: Somaya Omar Position: Contributing Writer – Salaam Media

10 Mar 2016 9AM 6 min

Chris Hani's killer granted bail after 20 years in prison

The assassination of Chris Hani, the charismatic leader of the South African Communist Party, was pivotal in the ending of Apartheid. Why was this man considered such a threat to both the extreme-right wing in South Africa and the new, moderate leadership of the African National Congress. His killer Janusz…

10 Mar 2016 9AM 11 min

UN Human Rights Comittee Review

UN Human Rights Committee to review South Africa’s record on surveillance and privacy issues. On Monday 7 March 2016, the United Nations Human Rights Committee will review of South Africa’s human rights record and its implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Guest: Murray Hunter Position :…

9 Mar 2016 9AM 9 min

Black Muslim Lives Matter

African-Americans and Muslim Americans often face discrimination and violence. A PBS News Hour/Marist Poll from 2015 found that 58% of Americans said that race relations in the United States have worsened in the last year — unsurprising given stark racial disparities in criminal justice, wages and employment, and even health…

9 Mar 2016 9AM 7 min

UNHCR responds to EU-Turkey deal

Proposals to send back refugees en masse from the European Union to Turkey would contravene their right to protection under European and international law, agencies and rights groups say. The UN's refugee agency, UNHCR, has criticised the plans drawn up by Turkey and the EU, saying they would amount to…

9 Mar 2016 9AM 6 min

Moody's places SA on a downgrade review

Moody's Investors Service has placed South Africa’s Baa2 bond and issuer ratings on review for downgrade. The decision to place the ratings on review was prompted by the continuing rise in risks to the country's medium-term economic prospects and to its fiscal strength. To discuss more about South Africa's looming…

9 Mar 2016 9AM 8 min