Drivetime

Sudanese civilians were killed, tortured and arrested

Scores of Sudanese civilians were killed, tortured and arrested during anti-government protests in September last year. None of the perpetrators have been held to account, nor have these crimes been investigated. Instead, Sudan is using brutality and violence to silence perceived opponents and is blocking victims' families from pursuing justice…

22 Apr 2014 10AM 13 min

Democratic elections in South Africa

Another round of democratic elections in South Africa is two weeks away. Political parties are campaigning fiercely for votes and the electorate is expecting to make their voices heard on that day. Glenn Asthon writer and researcher has written a interesting pieces titled If the DA ran South Africa. In…

22 Apr 2014 10AM 9 min

FXI SABC

The DA and SABC reached a compromise reinstating the airing of the previously banned DA election ads by the state broadcaster. The Freedom of Expression Institute condemned the banning and the use of what they call the draconian National Key Points Act to target and effectively silence journalists from blowing…

18 Apr 2014 10AM 11 min

Woman killed with Crossbow while in Sajdah

A Benoni woman was allegedly shot dead with a crossbow by her husband while making salah on Wednesday evening. Gauteng police Spokeswoman Lt-Col Katlego Mogale said the woman was found dead in their house and details were still sketchy. The woman has been identified as Shameema Mohammed Shamoon.

18 Apr 2014 10AM 8 min

VOA NEWS

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 Apr 2014 10AM 5 min

Muslim/NYCPD

The New York City Police Department is disbanding a controversial spying unit that targeted Muslim communities. The so-called "Demographics Unit" secretly infiltrated Muslim student groups, sent informants into mosques, eavesdropped on conversations in restaurants, barber shops and gyms, and built a vast database of information. Democracy Now has more

17 Apr 2014 10AM 13 min

What's trending with Bonga Dlulane

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 Apr 2014 11AM 7 min

The international Palestine Political Prisoners

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 Apr 2014 11AM 6 min

Why does Britain back the Muslim Brotherhood

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 Apr 2014 10AM 19 min

SABC’s decision not to flight a DA advertisement

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 Apr 2014 10AM 10 min

Centre of Excellence in Food Security

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 Apr 2014 10AM 10 min

What's trending with Bonga Dlulane

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 Apr 2014 11AM 8 min

Zandvliet Cape Town's Islamic Heritage

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 Apr 2014 11AM 29 min

The International Press Institute's World Congress

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 Apr 2014 10AM 13 min

Sidikiwe Vukani "Vote No" 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…

15 Apr 2014 10AM 9 min

What's trending with Bonga Dlulane

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…

14 Apr 2014 11AM 10 min

Could I vote DA?

Eusebius McKaizer says Helen Zille is starting to damage her own brand and should step down for the sake of the Democratic Alliance in his new book Could I vote DA? As the official opposition to the governing ANC McKaizer as a vote outlines a number of challenges that the…

14 Apr 2014 11AM 19 min

Procession of Witness to Parliament

Procession of Witness to Parliament is an event which takes place on Saturday 19 April. The event has been arranged by the Anglican church (Archbishop Thabo Makgoba) and is endorsed by the MJC, CMRM and a host of other faith communities. A.E. Desmond Tutu and many other religious leaders will…

14 Apr 2014 10AM 10 min

814 million voters

About 814 million voters in the world's largest democracy will elect a new government amid India's economy slowing down considerably. The outcome of the parliamentary elections will be known on May 16 and there is every likelihood that the coming summer will be long and hot for the people, in…

14 Apr 2014 10AM 12 min

Dear World portrait project

Dear World portrait project founder Robert X. Fogarty and his team captured images of the survivors and first responders of the Boston Marathon bombings as they reflected on their healing and recovery. Each subject returned to the finish line and site of the first bomb for their portrait. Fogarty has…

14 Apr 2014 10AM 13 min