Drivetime

McBride as the new head of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate

POLICE Minister Nathi Mthethwa has nominated former Ekurhuleni police chief Robert McBride as the new head of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate and asked Parliament to confirm or reject the appointment. He lost his job as metro police chief in Ekurhuleni after he crashed his car and was charged with…

12 Nov 2013 9AM 12 min

Aid to Phillipines Gift of the Givers

Gift of the Givers founder Dr Imtiaz Sooliman speaks about Typhoon Haiyan in Phillipines and how they will get involved. Cash contributions to Gift of the Givers can be deposited at Standard Bank, Account Number 052278611, branch code 057525. Please fax or email deposit slip with contact details, use “typhoon”…

11 Nov 2013 9AM 13 min

Shariah Compliant business campaign - Moulana Ebrahim Desai

Two prominent scholars are embarking on a Shariah Complaint business campaign, to educate Muslims on conducting sound business practices within the framework of Islamic Law. Heading the campaign is Mufti Ebrahim Desai, who joins us online. Mufti Desai runs the fatwa website Ask Imam, an online Islamic questions and answers…

8 Nov 2013 9AM 11 min

Safiyyah Surtee comments on Muslim action hero

The decision to cast a non-white, non-male, Muslim American character in one of Marvel’s most famous superhero roles is a breath of fresh air in the ever increasing Islamophobic graphic media arena. So says Safiyyah Surtee, a media analyst for Muslimah Media Watch. Many comic fans across the world are…

8 Nov 2013 9AM 10 min

Who killed Yasser Arafat? Part2

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 Nov 2013 10AM 7 min

Who killed Yasser Arafat? part1

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 Nov 2013 10AM 8 min

Are the ANC t-shirts legal?

THE African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal has taken offence at a range of T-shirts satirising the party and its leaders, worn recently by teachers at Westville Boys’ High in Durban. In a statement it described the wearing of the T-shirts as a "despicable deed" and an "underhand tactic" designed…

7 Nov 2013 9AM 11 min

EFF and use of military language

The advent of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has gained much attention as the first clear reconfiguration of youth politics in post-apartheid South Africa. Siphokazi Magadla Rhodes lecturer and PHD candidate in Politics and International Stdudies department and Thought-leader blogger says much has been discussed about the policies proposed by…

7 Nov 2013 7AM 4 min

Fatima Ayub on Gulf and sectarinism 1

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…

1 Nov 2013 11AM 13 min

Human Right's Watch call on Saudi ban on women driving

Human Rights Watch has called on Saudi Arabia authorities to immediately release a male journalist who expressed support for an end to the ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia. This comes after a large protest was held of local activists and reportedly more than 50 women defying the ban…

31 Oct 2013 11AM 12 min

DA losing relevance? with Stanley Uys

Stanley Uys says the opposition is teetering on the brink, and our media hasn't noticed What is the commotion about? Why the silence? It is the extraordinary decision taken by the Democratic Alliance to bend its liberal principles sufficiently to win over black voters. Only by edging closer to the…

31 Oct 2013 6AM 15 min

Ahmed Kathrada Palestinian launch

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…

24 Oct 2013 10AM 15 min

Kesh Govender on 382 years for SA universities to transform

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…

24 Oct 2013 10AM 14 min

Georgina Alexander on Haffajee's black racism

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…

24 Oct 2013 3AM 5 min

Dr Chirwa on the Carribean suing Europe for slavery

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…

23 Oct 2013 11AM 11 min

Dr Reid on censorship at SABC on canning Big Debate

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…

23 Oct 2013 11AM 11 min

Dr Reid on censorship at SABC on canning Big Debate

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…

22 Oct 2013 12AM 8 min

Dr Chirwa on the Carribean suing Europe for slavery

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…

22 Oct 2013 12AM 11 min

Dr Laterza on Swazi elections and reforms

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…

18 Oct 2013 10AM 12 min

George Devenish on Hlope case and judiciary

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 Oct 2013 6PM 7 min