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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UCT launches new app to avoid future lockdowns

A group of researchers from the university of cape town are working on a smart phone app that could play an important role in managing future outbreaks. on line is UCT's Associate professor, Co-Pierre Georg
28 Apr 2020 10AM 7 min

50 years of Earth Day

Today marks 50 years of Earth Day, bringing together generations of young and old across the world to raise awareness about the Earth and promote harmony. On line is Dr Debbie Sparks, Energy Research Centre at University of Cape Town.
23 Apr 2020 9AM 10 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's report, -SA to mediate in Lesotho crisis -Madagascar president unveils covid-19 cure -Egypt sends medical supplies to the US. On line is political science lecturer at Chrizzma University in Zambia, Dr Charles Moyo. follow him at www.afrodemocracyjournal.com.
23 Apr 2020 8AM 13 min

Do refugess in SA know their rights in lockdown?

The Universal Rights Association (URA) and the Consortium for Refugees and Migrants in SA (CoRMSA held a discussion on the rights of refuges during lockdown. On line is CoRMSA Director Thifulufheli Sinthumule
23 Apr 2020 7AM 8 min

Government rolls out economic rescue plan during lockdown

Behind the R500bn package announced on Tuesday evening are some crucial and difficult decisions that the government has made. But will the rescue plan work, or it enough? On line is lecturer in the School of Economic and Business Sciences from Wits University, Professor Vishnu Padayachee.
23 Apr 2020 7AM 15 min

Combatting the Three Pandemics

Combatting the Three Pandemics of our time, covid-19, extremism and Islamaphobia. This is an opinion piece by former SA ambassador to US , Ebrahim Rasool.
21 Apr 2020 8AM 20 min

Middle East Report

In this week's report, -Indian army accused of using Kashmiris as human shields in border war with Pakistan - Qatari authorities reportedly detained dozens of migrant workers in March and deported them -And Trump cuts aid to WHO, causing ripple effect to humanitarian crisis in Yemen and Syria. On line…
16 Apr 2020 1PM 20 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week report, Rwandan soldiers in court for abuse during lockdown Anger in Africa as China accused of mistreating Africa students over coronavirus. On line is Dr Charles Moyo, political science lecturer at Chrizzma University in Zambia.
16 Apr 2020 1PM 10 min

Government rejects SAA bid for bailout

Government has rejected SAA's bid for financial bailout. Business Rescue Practitioners have requested R10billion . Could this be the end of SAA. On line is Aviation expert and flysa magazine editor, Guy Leitch
16 Apr 2020 1PM 11 min

African nationals face mistreatment in China

African students and expatriates in China are being evicted from their homes over fears they are spreading the coronavirus. African ambassadors in China have written to the foreign ministry over what they call discrimination against Africans. But will these mean for international relations? On line is Research Assistant at the…
14 Apr 2020 9AM 11 min

Who bears the brunt of social distancing

As lockdowns continue across the globe, social distancing are being implemented in several parts of the world. But who is bearing the brunt of social distancing and lockdowns, what is the gendered impact of interventions to tackle Covid-19. On line is Campaign Advocacy specialist for MenEngage Africa Alliance, Mpiwa Mangwrio
14 Apr 2020 9AM 9 min

Middle East Eye report

In this week's Middle East report in partnership with London based Middle East Eye, Bernie Sanders drops out the USA presidential race, what this means for Muslims / Arab americans, How coronavirus is changing ways Muslims in the US are burying the dead, New York has been impacted heavily by…
13 Apr 2020 9AM 26 min

Lockdown extended for another 14 days

President Cyril Ramaphosa last night announced the extension of 21 day lockdown for another two weeks. The president said the extension will prevent the loss of lives. Bu what are the implications for this all this. On line is Dr Zwelinzima Ndevu, School of Public leadership at Stellenbosch University.
13 Apr 2020 9AM 7 min

Study reveals gaps in Covid-19 business funding

A study by postgraduate students from the University of Cape Town and the entrepreneurs from Phaphama has found that 87% of small business owners did not know how to access the emergency relief funds the government has set up during covid-19 pandemic. On line is Mcom Economics candidate at UCT,…
13 Apr 2020 9AM 5 min

sport and the history of pandemics

The world of sport has been shut due to the coronanvirus pandemic that is rapidly spreading across the world. But what does a plague like this teaches us when it comes to sport. And are sports administrators prepared to handle a crisis of this nature. What are the political fallouts?…
13 Apr 2020 9AM 13 min

How Muslims in the US are responding to Covid-19

The council on American -Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nations largest Muslim civil rights movement and advocacy organisation, is encouraging Americans Muslims to share positive stories about how members of the community are responding to covid-19 pandemic. On line from New York is Executive Director for CAIR, Afaf Nasher.
9 Apr 2020 8AM 12 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's report, Bostwana president Masisi has proposes extending state of emergency to 6 months to stem the spread of coronavirus. Meanwhile French doctors caused an uproar on the continent after suggesting Africa should be used for covid-19 vaccine. Amid all these, in the DRC, measles epidemic has been…
9 Apr 2020 8AM 11 min

City accused of forced removals during lockdwon

Various organisations have reacted to City of Cape Town's forced removal of homeless and refugees to hostile facilities during the 21 day lockdown. The move is seen as clearing the city and suburbs of people deemed as 'superfluous' and re-enacting forced removals. on line is Director of Research at ASRI,…
9 Apr 2020 8AM 12 min
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