Drivetime

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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 Apr 2014 11AM 10 min

Daoud Kuttab a Palestinian journalist

The decision by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to sign 15 international treaties brought further proof of Israeli arrogance, paternalism and even racist attitudes toward the Palestinians. Public statements by senior Israeli officials, as well as commentaries and analyses by Israeli pundits show angry reactions to the Palestinian move, something akin…

11 Apr 2014 11AM 20 min

Maurice Muktar

Maurice Muktar has been visiting resettlement centers in N'Djamena, Chad and hearing first-hand about the atrocities committed in Bangui and throughout Central African Republic at the hands of militia forces. A political crisis has morphed into what has been reported as ethnic cleansing of the Muslim minority population. On Saturday,…

11 Apr 2014 10AM 13 min

whats 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…

10 Apr 2014 11AM 11 min

The re-election rout

The re-election rout for Hungary's governing party, Fidesz, brought few surprises: With broad popular support, and a scattered opposition, the party coasted to a second term. Unsurprisingly, the government's victory in the April 6 polls was met with widespread domestic and international criticism and concerns over slanted media coverage and restrictive…

10 Apr 2014 10AM 17 min

PASSOP

PASSOP says it has noted with great concern the ongoing situation at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. Over one thousand Somalis have been detained at the stadium by the authorities since a police crackdown began last week, following a deadly bombing which killed six people. Several hundred people were arrested…

10 Apr 2014 10AM 7 min

Chris Hani

It's the 21st anniversary of the death of South African Communist Party and anti apartheid struggle hero Chris Hani. Hani was assassinated by convicted killer Clive Derby Lewis 21 years ago as the country was preparing for the first democratic elections. As leader of the SACP Hani was seen as…

10 Apr 2014 10AM 10 min

Election season is at it's peak

Election season is at it's peak at the May 7 date for the cote draws nearer. Politicians are on door to door campaigns promising to better voters lives as they fight for the electorate's X on the ballot. In his Daily Maverick column Hannibal Elector Richard Poplak looks at Zuma:…

9 Apr 2014 10AM 13 min

Oscar Pistorius

A day of drama took place in court today as state prosecutor began his questioning of Pistorius. Here is a clip of a heated exchange between them.. and also, State prosecutor Gerrie Nel began his cross examination of Oscar Pistorius in the Pretoria High court today. The accused broken down…

9 Apr 2014 10AM 15 min

Whats trending with Bonga D

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…

8 Apr 2014 11AM 8 min

Yemenis who are born to foreign parents

Yemenis who are born to foreign parents face institutional discrimination because of their percived lack of purity. Activist Atiaf Alwazir writes that Anyone who has navigated the streets of Yemen will ultimately experience the friendly curiosity of its inhabitants. People are often inquisitive, welcoming, and honest. Political "correctness" does not…

8 Apr 2014 11AM 21 min

Nelson Mandela, a celebrated symbol

After democracy was ushered into South Africa during 1994 under the leadership of Nelson Mandela, one of the central pillars of freedom, ie press freedom, became a celebrated symbol. This remains so twenty years later, despite robust efforts by the Zuma presidency to impinge on it via a so-called need…

8 Apr 2014 10AM 12 min

The uncertain economic climate

The uncertain economic climate, competing against large corporates and global players and of course the occasional “family politics” are significant challenges faced by family-owned businesses. Shiekh Mirza Yawar Baig will host a presentation tonight on how to take your family owned business to the next level. He also provides tips…

8 Apr 2014 10AM 13 min

Extradited honeymoon murder accused

Extradited honeymoon murder accused Shrien Dewani made his first court appearance at the Western Cape High Court today. Dewani arrived in SA today after years fighting the National Prosecuting authority's attempts to have him extradited to face murder changes of his wife Anni Dewani which he allegedly organised when they…

8 Apr 2014 10AM 4 min

Whats trending with Bonga D

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…

7 Apr 2014 11AM 7 min

Nigeria has overtaken South Africa

Nigeria has overtaken South Africa as the continent's largest economy. For years SA has been the leader but as from today that is no longer the case. With a population of 169-million, Nigeria has been a growing destination for foreign investors partly because of its rapidly growing consumer market. But…

7 Apr 2014 10AM 6 min

Congress of South African Trade Union

Congress of South African Trade Union's secretary general Zwelenzima Vavi returned to work today after a lenghty suspension. This comes after he was booted out from Cosatu for having relations with an employee in his office last year. As Vavi returned to work his federation will hold a special meeting…

7 Apr 2014 10AM 10 min

SACSIS nationalisation

Talking about the nationalisation debate in relation to the mining industry in South Africa, black economic empowerment (BEE) expert Duma Gqubule explains that the value of untapped mineral resources in South Africa’s is is the trillion of dollars. Put differently, the value of these mineral resources is worth one million…

7 Apr 2014 10AM 16 min

Sudanese civil society

Sudanese civil society say there is no shortcut to national dialogue. Civil society says calls for a national dialogue in Sudan are deeply concerned as organisations that current plans for dialogue fall short of the minimum required .According to these organisations situation in Darfur is as bad as it has…

4 Apr 2014 11AM 14 min

A book titled How to Fix South African Schools

South African schools are widely considered to be one of the challenges the country is faced with. It has been 20 years since democracy dawned and the education system according to pundits is not what it should be. University of the Free State rector Professor Jonathan Jansen has written a…

4 Apr 2014 11AM 17 min