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White Widow: dead or alive?

Confusion is mounting over the fate of the ‘White Widow’, a British female terrorist suspect on the international wanted list. News agency says Samantha Lewthwaite was shot dead fighting alongside Kiev forces. However, Kiev denies this. Lewthwaite, 30, was allegedly gunned down two weeks ago near the eastern Ukrainian town…

14 Nov 2014 10AM 8 min

Brothers In Love and War

Twin brothers. Two futures. One destiny. Abraham and Constand Viljoen were identical twins who took starkly different paths in life. One was a deeply religious man, who opposed apartheid; the other was a man of war, who became head of the SADF. But together they would play a crucial role…

14 Nov 2014 9AM 18 min

Pandemonium in Parliament

Thursday 13th November will surely go down as one of the most inglorious days in the history of South Africa’s democratic parliament. After almost seven hours of ultimately futile filibustering from opposition parties, the National Assembly adopted the report which essentially exonerates President Jacob Zuma from wrongdoing over Nkandla. If…

14 Nov 2014 9AM 6 min

ANC Analysis

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…

13 Nov 2014 10AM 15 min

Kathrada Foundation co-hosts Yasser Arafat photo exhibition

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation will today co-host an exhibition of 86 rare photographs of Palestinian leader, Yasser Arafat. The event will be held at the National Museum of Cultural History (149 Visagie Street) in Pretoria at 7pm. The exhibition will mark the 10th anniversary of Arafat’s death. It also commemorates…

13 Nov 2014 9AM 3 min

Constitutional Crisis over Nkandla?

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…

13 Nov 2014 9AM 8 min

Cellc vs Disgruntled customer

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…

13 Nov 2014 9AM 5 min

Woolworths and the BDS campaign

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…

12 Nov 2014 5PM 6 min

What's trending on Drivetime

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…

12 Nov 2014 10AM 10 min

Is Ahmadinejad making a comeback?

Former Iranian president appears to be keeping his name in the public and trying to forge new alliances for his political comeback. Ahmadinejad has been relatively quiet since the ascendance of the moderate Rouhani, however, many media outlets have reported on his desire to make a comeback. According to Amir…

12 Nov 2014 10AM 16 min

UK Muslims take Shedule 7 Terror law to Supreme Court

Controversial anti-terrorism powers which are being widely used to harass and gather intelligence on Muslims travelling to and from the UK are being challenged by several human rights organisations in a case to be heard by the Supreme Court today. Online to explain what exactly this law is and why…

12 Nov 2014 9AM 13 min

SA and its growing asylum seekers

South Africa was ranked as one of the most sought after places in the world - with regards to asylum seekers. Synergy Global Consulting senior consultant Hilton Jhonson speaks to intern reporter Nishta Sookdiyal for more on this

12 Nov 2014 9AM 5 min

US and Iran nuke deal talks

Iran, the United States and the European Union ended two days of high-level talks on Tehran's nuclear programme yesterday with no immediate sign they had bridged gaps ahead of a November 24 deadline for an agreement. Last two days, US Secretary of State John Kerry and Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad…

11 Nov 2014 10AM 17 min

Swaziland's economic standing

Swaziland is economically well off compared to other countries in the African continent equaling Namibia and Morocco in terms of GDP per capita. However, distribution of wealth is very unequal as the significant amount of the budget is used to sustain the Royal family. Citizens in the country want a…

11 Nov 2014 9AM 13 min

Dewani Trial: “Crucial” evidence overlooked

In a startling admission, the investigating officer in Swedish bride Anni Hindocha Dewani's murder case has told the Western Cape High Court that police “overlooked” a possibly crucial piece of evidence. Captain Paul Hendrickse is the state's 15th witness in its case against Anni’s husband, Shrien Dewani. Hendrickse says investigators…

11 Nov 2014 9AM 8 min

MJC briefing

The Muslim Judicial Council had a briefing on important organisational and institutional decisions today. The briefing took place at the MJC headquarters where MJC President Ml Ihsaan Hendricks and 2nd Deputy President Sh Ihsaan Taliep addressed the media. VOC journo Ra'eesah Isaacs was in attendance.

11 Nov 2014 9AM 5 min

Whats Trending with Zahrah

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…

10 Nov 2014 5PM 6 min

ANC briefing on Cosatu Numsa spilt

Today the ANC held a media briefing to address the latest developments within Cosatu. This follows the expulsion of Numsa over the weekend, which has led to seven Cosatu affiliates suspending their participation in the trade union federation's decision-making body. Online is Qaanitah Hunter who was present at the briefing…

10 Nov 2014 9AM 8 min

Gaza celebrates arrival of 1st Cii ambulance

The sight of an approaching ambulance is usually a portent of some imminent danger. In the Gazan context it would almost always herald death, debilitating injury or excruciating pain. For once, this is not the case, as the arrival of the first in a series of ambulances for Gaza donated…

10 Nov 2014 9AM 7 min

SAPS investigates Zuma

The SA Police Service is officially investigating President Jacob Zuma for corruption related to his Nkandla homestead. The police investigation comes as a result of charges laid by the DA’s parliamentary leader Mmusi Maimane, EFF leader Julius Malema and others.

10 Nov 2014 9AM 6 min