Drivetime

Opening the Rafah Border

Civil society organisations and public figures have called on the world to demand the opening of the Rafah Crossing. The signatories, including former Robben Island inmate, anti-Apartheid icon, and ANC leader, Ahmed Kathrada; former ANC leader and Minister of Intelligence, Ronnie Kasrils, and former Vice President of the European Union,…

1 Aug 2014 10AM 43 min

HSBC closes Gaza linked Islamic charity bank accounts

HSBC is facing questions over why it has taken the decision to tell the The Cordoba Foundation and other Muslim organisations that their accounts are to be closed. Cordoba founder and CEO, Dr Anas Al Tikriti learned in a letter from HSBC on July 22 that the banking relationship would…

31 Jul 2014 11AM 17 min

Transnet R80bn lawsuit

Transnet pensioners have won the right to launch an R80 billion class action against the parastatal, as they try to claim back missing money. This signals the start of what could possibly be the largest court action in South Africa's legal history. Online we have attorney for the 1st and…

31 Jul 2014 10AM 6 min

Afghan Elections: What's the hold up?

The full audit of votes cast in Afghanistan's presidential election is still suspended, underscoring the fragility of the political deal between the two camps brokered by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. The recount was stopped for a third time since it beganmore than two weeks ago, after supporters of…

31 Jul 2014 10AM 14 min

Gift of the Givers Gaza Update

Humanitarian aid agency, the Gift of the Givers Foundation is preparing to travel to Gaza to assist with relief efforts. The foundation hopes its aid will go a long way to assisting Palestinians people. GOTG founder, Dr Imtiaaz Sooliman said: “is probably one of the most dangerous missions we've ever…

31 Jul 2014 10AM 13 min

Presidential envoys briefs media on Israel-Gaza visit

The team of envoys appointed by President Jacob Zuma, which includes former Deputy Minister Aziz Pahad and former Minister and High Commissioner Zola Skweyiya, has returned from their visit to Israel and Palestine and briefed the media on the outcomes of the visit. VOC Reporter, Andriques Petersen attended.

31 Jul 2014 10AM 5 min

Jewish South African on Gaza Conflict

Over the past few weeks since the Gaza military assault, we have focused mostly on the humanitarian and political situation in the Middle East. Today, we want to unpack the Israeli arms trade and the Gaza attack. Israel's ability to launch such devastating attacks with impunity largely stems from the…

30 Jul 2014 11AM 21 min

Qassam Fighters Infiltrate Israel

A video aired on the Hamas-affiliated al-Aqsa TV station late last night purports to show fighters from its military wing infiltrating Israel and killing a soldier. The video shows several al-Qassam Brigades fighters climb out through a tunnel and enter an Israeli military base before engaging in a firefight with…

30 Jul 2014 10AM 12 min

Western Media Coverage of Gaza

Constant coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is keeping the escalating battles on the front burner of the global media diet. However, despite the widespread exposure, many say the media just aren’t getting it right – and for some, this is causing real suffering for them and their families. Many Israelis…

30 Jul 2014 10AM 12 min

Eskom to announce new CEO

In the wake of announcing that load shedding will start to happen sporadically across SA again, Eskom will announce the appointment of a new CEO "within weeks". Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown on Tuesday told a joint meeting of Parliament’s public enterprises and energy committees that the matter of filling…

30 Jul 2014 10AM 9 min

Forced contraceptives

KwaZulu-Natal's health department is battling a birth control bombshell after insisting women students chosen to study pharmacy in India be injected with contraceptives. Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo announced the measure at a farewell dinner for 30 students - 12 of whom are female - in Durban on Monday, catching the…

30 Jul 2014 10AM 5 min

Crescent Observers Society - Moonsighting for Eid-ul Fitr

We have reached the climax of Ramadan and Capetonians are now preparing for the annual moon sighting this Sunday. VOC is the official broadcaster and will take the event live from Three Anchor Bay at 5pm. Joining me in-studio to take us through what we can expect on Sunday are…

25 Jul 2014 10AM 14 min

Dr Mads Gilbert, working in Gaza

Since the beginning of the Israeli offensive on Gaza, over 600 Palestinians have been killed. In recent days, everything from mosques, schools, media houses and even hospitals have been targeted. Dr Mads Gilbert, working in Gaza has written a plea to the world describing the circumstances and pleading for help…

23 Jul 2014 10AM 13 min

Prof Pappe to visit SA

Renowned Israeli historian and social activist, Prof Ilan Pappe will be visiting South Africa on a national public speaking tour. The tour will kick off in Cape Town on 31 July 2014 and he will make his way all around the country until the 7 August 2014. With us in…

23 Jul 2014 9AM 8 min

Peninsula Beverages WC

Peninsula Beverages WC gives their comment on allegations of Israeli funding.

22 Jul 2014 10AM 7 min

Ebrahim Rasool

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 Jul 2014 9AM 13 min

Ihsaan Hendriks

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…

16 Jul 2014 9AM 7 min

Muslim Hands

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…

15 Jul 2014 10AM 13 min

Nadine Gordimer Passes

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…

15 Jul 2014 9AM 5 min

MSA conference

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…

11 Jul 2014 10AM 5 min