The Voice of the Cape Drivetime

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 wit. The show has its own distinct local and global flavour and was nominated for the MTN Awards in 2014 and the Liberty Life Awards in 2016. The 5.10pm interview on Drivetime is its in-depth highlight and has covered stories in over 100 countries. During the show listener participation is encouraged via WhatsApp and SMS.
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3,995 Episodes
3840 – 3860

Interview with Jeanne Prinsloo

Are the media hostile to the ANC? Do they attack the dignity of ANC politicians? Do they operate to the detriment of the public interest? Is responsible and ethical reporting treated as less important than the protection and promotion of media freedom? These are the questions asked by Rhodes University…
20 Jan 2014 9AM 14 min

Interview with Dr Faisal Suliman

The SABC is taking submissions from the public with regards to the Editorial Policy. Submissions will form the basis of making improvements and changes to the Editorial Policy. South African Muslim Network says theres huge number of movies and TV shows portraying Muslims as terrorists, megalomaniacs and the bad guys…
20 Jan 2014 9AM 11 min

Julius Malema

Economic Freedom Fighter self titled Comander in Chief Julius Malema held a press confernce today at the Cape Town International Airport. EFF boss is in the city to campaign for his party ahead of the 2014 elections expected to take place in three months time. VOC went to the conference…
17 Jan 2014 10AM 15 min

Crisis in South Sudan continues

As the crisis in South Sudan continues Witnesses to the violence in South Sudan since December 15, 2013, have described how targeted attacks against civilians on an ethnic basis have taken place in both government and opposition-controlled areas. Human Rights Watch research team in South Sudan says interviewed more than 200…
17 Jan 2014 9AM 8 min

"The Square" Documentary nominated For an Oscar

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the five films nominated for the Documentary Feature Oscar. A record 147 films had originally qualified in the category. One of the films nominated for the coveted statue is The Square which follows Egypt after the ousting of Muhammed Morsi…
17 Jan 2014 9AM 7 min

Interview with David Grier

Grier and Stuart, after returning last week from Cuba, completed this gruelling challenge in a mere 28 days, making them the first athletes to run the length of this Caribbean island in one attempt. The duo raised more than R250 000 for Cipla Miles for Smiles by running on average 50km…
16 Jan 2014 10AM 6 min

Interview with Imtyiaaz Sooliman

Yolande Korkie is home. The school teacher who was kidnapped with her husband in Yemen arrived in SA recently but her husband Pierre Korkie is still being held captive. Gift of the Givers with Yolande held a press conference today to update the public about the situation. Yolande was released…
16 Jan 2014 9AM 13 min

Interim President Michel Djotodiah has resigned

There has been a major development in the crisis in the Central African Republic: Interim President Michel Djotodia has resigned, leaving the state in the hands of a transitional government and facing an uncertain future. He made the announcement during a regional summit in Chad that was discussing how to…
15 Jan 2014 10AM 18 min

Security officials carried out an illegal search against IHH Kilis Office

On 14th January 2014 around 6:20 am, Security officials carried out an illegal search against IHH Kilis Office where the relief activities of IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation to Syrian people are organized and coordinated. That's according to the IHH. The organisation says th legal search procedures were violated during the…
15 Jan 2014 9AM 9 min

Legacy of Ariel Sharon

Upon the death of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, we look at how his legacy of separating Gaza from the West Bank and building a "separation wall" to seal off Israeli settlements has impacted the peace process in the Middle East today. We speak with Noam Chomsky, world-renowned political…
14 Jan 2014 11AM 12 min

Egyptian community in SA speaks about their homeland

Since the ousting of Hoshin Mubarak and first democratically elected president Mohammed Morsi Egypt has been plunged by violence. Hundreds of Egyptians have been killed while thousands have been displaced and fled the military run country. The Egyptian Community of South Africa to do an awareness talk on the situation…
14 Jan 2014 10AM 23 min

Sahuc haj complaints

The Haj complaints process was opened and to find out how it went VOC reporter Imogen Vollenhoven spoke to South African Haj and Umrah council president Saheen Essop about it
14 Jan 2014 5AM 3 min

Seperation anxiety back to school

Many children will be starting school tomorrow. For some it will be easy-going, but for others it will be a daunting experience filled with anxiety. On the line to tell us more about separation anxiety on the first day of school, we have educational psychologist, Dr Anand Ramphal on the…
14 Jan 2014 12AM 9 min

Umrah update from Kingdom

Mutamireens will be returning back from Umrah and to tell us more we have the Director of the South African Travel and Haj Operators Association (SATHOA), Sedick Steenkamp on the line…
14 Jan 2014 12AM 6 min

Book launch on celebration of moulood by Sh Ninowy

Madina Institute will be launching a historic and invaluable masterpiece on the authentic references for the status of commemmorating Mawlidan Nabi. The Launch will be taking place on the 17 January at the ICON Building at 18:30. Shaykh Ninowy who is the author of the book says this is a…
13 Jan 2014 10AM 23 min

Gift of the Givers update on Yemen hostage

South African aid organisation Gift of the Givers is pushing ahead with its strategy to secure the release of SA teacher Pierre Korkie, who was kidnapped in Yemen last year. Pierre Korkie's wife Yolande who was kidnapped with him was released last week as the kidnappers are now demanding 30…
13 Jan 2014 9AM 11 min

Rose initiative

On 18 January this year, many South Africans will be surprises ed by a free rose as part of The Rose Initiative, a campaign in commemoration of the blessed birth of the Prophet Muhammed (Peace be upon Him) who was sent as a "Mercy for all the worlds" in line…
13 Jan 2014 9AM 6 min

Interview with Patrick Gathara

From the outset Patrick Gathara a Nairobi based media consultant and writer says he agrees with many of Nanjala’s criticisms of media coverage of events on the continent. In his op ed Why does African Media get Africa Wrong he says most African media only broadcast to home viewers and…
10 Jan 2014 10AM 19 min

Interview with Aayesha J Soni: Gaza's Forgotten Little Angels

Gaza's Forgotten Little Angels is a detailed account of the Media Review Networks Aayesha J Soni. In it she explains that before leaving for Gaza she was well aware of the statistics in the region which has been under siege since 2007. 54 percent of households face food insecurity with…
10 Jan 2014 9AM 8 min
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