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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
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HRW urges China to end discrimination against Africans

The Chines government should end discriminatory treatment of Africans related to covid-19 pandemic, Human Rights Watch has said. In early April, Chinese authorities in the city of Guangzhou, which has the largest African community began a campaign to forcibly test Africans for coronavirus. On line is Sophie Richardson, China Director…
6 May 2020 7AM 12 min

Stats reveal 60.1 percent fear possible collapse of economy

The covid-19 behavioural and health perception survey released by Stats SA has revealed that more than 60.1 percent of the respondents are worried about the possible collapse of the economy. The survey was conducted in the week of 13 to 26 April 2020. On line is Stats SA Acting Director…
4 May 2020 11AM 6 min

About 1.5 million back to work under level-4

South Africa has entered a new phase of level -4 lockdown with 1.5 million expected to resume work in different sectors. Under level 4, a number of sectors with low rate of coronavirus were permitted to operate, provided employers adhere to strict health protocols. But is the number enough for…
4 May 2020 10AM 8 min

Ramaphosa defends Dlamini-Zuma over cigarette sales ban

President Ramaphosa has defended the decision to extend the ban of cigarette sales under level-4 lockdown. Cogta minister Dlamini-Zuma is facing legal challenges after she overruled the earlier pronouncement to have tobacco products sold during the lockdown. Meanwhile the ANC Women's League issued a statement saying the minister is being…
4 May 2020 10AM 8 min

Behind the Healines with Thembisa Fakude

In today's 'Behind the Headline", where we profile leading Muslims in the month of Ramadan, we speak to Thembisa Fakude, researcher for Al Jazeera Centre for Studies.
4 May 2020 10AM 22 min

World Press Freedom Day under lockdown

The world press freedom day was celebrated yesterday under severe threat from the coronavirus pandemic and uncertainty over the viability of the industry as jobs appear to be on the line. So far, publishing companies have taken a know due to financial difficulties the industry is facing. But how important…
4 May 2020 10AM 12 min

Middle East Report with Middle East Eye

Middle East Report with Middle East Eye and on line from London is editor in chief David Hearst. follow stories at www.MiddleEastEye.net Twitt @MiddleEastEye.
30 Apr 2020 11AM 18 min

Weekly Africa Report

Dr Charles Moyo, political science lecturer at Chrizzma university in Zambia Dr Charles Moyo. follow him at www.afrodemocracyjournal.com
30 Apr 2020 11AM 9 min

Schools sheduled to re-open early May

Basic education minister Angie Motshekga has set May 6 th as the return date for grade 7 and 12 learners. She briefed parliament earlier today. On line for comment is Deputy Dean, Research and Postgraduate studies, Faculty of Education at UWC Professor Rouaan Maarman.
30 Apr 2020 10AM 7 min

South Africa Airways to shut down

A decision to shut down South African Airways has been reached between government and the national transport movement. But could there been a way to save the airline? On line is senior economist at Econometrix Dr Jammine Azar.
30 Apr 2020 10AM 9 min

Is the lockdown flattening the covid-19 pandemic?

Health minister Dr Zweli Mhkize says South Africa has so far managed to stave off the explosion of Covid-19 cases. But scientists are grappling with the question of how to accurately measure the impact of the disease in terms of the reality on the ground. And on line is Wits…
30 Apr 2020 10AM 13 min

Ramadan in lockdown

Ramadan in lockdown with Ahmed Deeb, Religious Director at the Islamic Centre of greater Toledo in the US
30 Apr 2020 4AM 20 min

In conversation with Fasiha Hassan

In our Ramadan profile special, we speak to Fasiha Hassan, former student activist during the FeesMustFall movement. She is now the ANC MPL in Gauteng Legislature.
28 Apr 2020 11AM 22 min

Still more South Africans stranded overseas

There are still close to 2,000 South Africans stranded overseas due to lockdowns across the globe. In some countries, certain groups have started food programs to help those in need. On line from Kabul in Afghanistan is Kathy Whitehead.
28 Apr 2020 10AM 15 min

Curfew to be imposed during level 4 lockdown

The country will be subjected to night curfew from 8pm to 5 am as of May 1 once the draft proposals regulating business and society are finalised. But is the curfew constitutional. On line is CASAC Executive Secretary, Lawson Naidoo.
28 Apr 2020 10AM 10 min
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