Drivetime

Dalai Lama debacle

The Dalai Lama’s visit to South Africa for the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates is in jeopardy amid news reports that he has been refused a visa by the SA government. His representative in South Africa is quoted as saying that a government official "conveyed by phone they will…

4 Sep 2014 10AM 3 min

Gaza Update

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…

3 Sep 2014 10AM 5 min

IEC Chief Resigns

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…

3 Sep 2014 10AM 10 min

Ukrainian Conflict

As the Ukraine crisis has intensified over the past six months, Russia has been developing a new form of warfare – inserting special forces, provoking, and slowly, deliberately escalating the conflict. Russian actions flout international law and the agreements that have assured stability in the post-cold war world. But warnings…

2 Sep 2014 11AM 19 min

Safety of university students

This morning the University of Pretoria confirmed that a student had committed suicide by jumping off a building on campus, the same building that a lecturer at the university used to end his life just two months ago. In an unrelated matter, Stellenbosch university has also confirmed the robbery and…

2 Sep 2014 10AM 5 min

World Oldest Test Cricketer Passes

South Africa's oldest-ever Test cricketer Norman Gordon has died at age 103. The news was confirmed by his son, Brian. Gordon played five tests for South Africa and was a former Transvaal fast bowler. His long lifespan earned him the title of South Africa's oldest-ever Test match cricketer. Gordon was…

2 Sep 2014 10AM 5 min

Limbo in Lesotho

Top Lesotho government officials stationed at a secret location in South Africa have described the horror of fleeing their homes and country amid political instability and infighting at the weekend. More than 150 government officials are in hiding as Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries and President Jacob Zuma continue…

2 Sep 2014 10AM 8 min

Pakistani Conflict Escalates

Clashes between police and anti-government protesters continued over the weekend, outside Pakistan’s parliament, resulting in the deaths of at least three people, and injuries to 494 more. Police continued to fire tear gas and rubber bullets at hundreds of stone-throwing protesters, while thousands more remained behind the front lines outside…

1 Sep 2014 11AM 14 min

Freedom of expression campaign

Today supporters of BDS South Africa held a "Freedom of Expression" and Palestine solidarity protest outside the Johannesburg South Gauteng High Court between 10h00 and 16h00. The freedom of expression protest is in support of BDS South Africa and the Palestine Solidarity Alliance who are in court today against the…

1 Sep 2014 10AM 4 min

Gift of the Givers arrive in Gaza

Members of relief organisation Gift of the Givers, who are currently in Gaza, say they will be putting in long hours to make up for lost time. The 10-member team arrived in Gaza on Saturday morning after leaving South Africa on Tuesday, to provide medical relief to affected civilians. They…

1 Sep 2014 10AM 9 min

Yvonne Ridley

CAGE Africa has been launched as a branch of CAGE UK, in South Africa, as a response to the need for awareness of and action against human rights abuses that are taking place as a result of the "war on terror", on African soil. CAGE Africa will also be assisting…

1 Sep 2014 10AM 19 min

'Russian Invasion' of Ukraine Prompts UN Emergency Meeting

Ukraine’s president today declared that a "Russian invasion" of his country was underway and the United Nations' Security Council called an emergency session to discuss the latest crisis involving allegations of Russia's overt support for Ukrainian rebels. Rebel forces have also opened up a new front in the conflict in…

29 Aug 2014 11AM 16 min

Gift of the Givers: Trouble at the border

Reports have emerged that Gift of the Givers has been blocked by authorities in Egypt. The humanitarian agency is en-route to Gaza to deliver vital relief aid, along with a delegation of medical doctors to assist at hospitals. We caught up with Doctor Imtiaz Sooliman before the show…

29 Aug 2014 10AM 11 min

Muslim woman successfully challenges right to stay in marital home after ex-husb

The home that Adnaan and Gadija Isaacs shared during their 13-year Islamic marriage was only registered in Adnaan’s name, the WLC said in a statement. No marital property existed between the two due to Islamic marriages not being legally recognised, with the home registered in Adnaan’s name. “In the application…

29 Aug 2014 10AM 5 min

Free Book Friday: Until Julius Comes

Its Free Book Friday and today we feature Until Julius Comes which takes readers on a rollicking, unprecedented journey through the wilds of South African politics in an election year. With his sharp wit and perceptive observations, Richard Poplak exposes the tricks of the political trade and the skullduggery that…

29 Aug 2014 10AM 16 min

Lines of Memory Exhibition

The Ruth Prowse School of Art will be having their 2014 alumni exhibition entitled Lines of Memory. The exhibit will showcase work from past students and friends of the design school that ranges from jewellery design, photography, graphic deisgn and fine art. One of the exhibitors has entitled her work…

28 Aug 2014 11AM 7 min

Withdrawal from Arms Procurement Commission

Three arms deal critics and phase two witnesses, Andrew Feinstein, Hennie Van Vuuren and Paul Holden, have pulled out of the arms deal commission, citing “fatal concerns” with the way the commission has been run. The three, represented at the commission by Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR), announced their decision…

28 Aug 2014 10AM 4 min

Zuma's spy tapes appeal dismissed

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has now handed down its order, saying that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) must handover the Zuma spy tapes to the Democratic Alliance (DA). The order has been confirmed after President Jacob Zuma's lawyer said in court 10 days ago that he had no…

28 Aug 2014 10AM 6 min

Dr Mads Gilbert at VOC studios

Norwegian medical practitioner, Dr Mads Gilbert has arrived in South Africa on his maiden visit to the country. A Norwegian citizen, Dr Mads has served in the Al Shifa Hospital during the most ferocious bombing periods in the Gaza Strip over the past month by the Israeli military. He has…

28 Aug 2014 10AM 26 min

Libyan Conflict

Libya warned the UN Security Council on Wednesday that the chaotic North African state could descend into full-scale civil war if heavily armed warring factions are not disarmed. The 15-nation council met to discuss Libya days after its Parliament, which was replaced in an election in June, reconvened and chose…

27 Aug 2014 11PM 18 min