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
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More South African still stranded overseas

More South Africans are still stranded overseas after government imposed a 21 day lockdown. DIRCO says it is facing serous challenges in its efforts to repatriate SA citizens. On line in Afghanistan is Kathy Whitehead and in Cape Town, Beverly Shaffer, Deputy speaker WC provincial parliament.
9 Apr 2020 7AM 12 min

SABI Scientists peek inside first SARS-CoV2 Genome

As the country struggles through lockdown, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases and UWC's South African National Bioinformatics Institute have successfully sequenced South Africa's first SARS-CoV-2 Genome, a vital step in fighting covid-19. On line is SABI Research at UWC and co-author of the new report, Peter Heusden.
8 Apr 2020 9AM 16 min

Weekly world economic report

In this week's report, ANC and Alliance partners reject Tito Mboweni's bid to approach IMF. On the Continent, Africa is set to have the domino effect of the coronavirus as many economies plunge setting the Africa Continental Free Agreement (AfCTA) more important than ever. Elsewhere Saudi Arabia , Russia and…
8 Apr 2020 9AM 14 min

HRW urges SA Gov't to respect everyone during lockdown

Human Rights Watch says SA's response to global health challenge of covid-19 should fully respect the rights and dignity of everyone in the country. With the highest infection rate on the continent, authorities have put in place a 21 day national lockdown. on line is HRW Southern Africa Division Director,…
8 Apr 2020 9AM 11 min

ANC, Alliance partners reject Mboweni's IMF plan.

The ANC and its Alliance partners have rejected finance minister Tito Mboweni's plan to approach the IMF for financial bailouts. In a joint letter to president Ramaphosa, the alliance said the move underscores the country's sovereignty. On line is political science lecturer at UNISA Professor Dirk Kotze.
8 Apr 2020 9AM 11 min

Why more needs to be done for democracy to work in Sudan

Sudan is at a defining moment. The country's long history and legacy of military rule and conflict leaves it risk of continued violence. As part of the transitional deal after the ouster of Omar al Bashir, it was agreed that Sudan would be governed by three institutions, the Sovereign Council,…
7 Apr 2020 8AM 17 min

Uproar over Gates covid-19 funding to Africa

An uproar erupted over the weekend that US billionaire Bill Gates will fund the coronavirus vaccine for Africa. This comes after two French doctors suggested that Africa should be used as testing lab for the virus. Recently Ramaphosa met Gates in South Africa. But on line is DonValley Managing Director…
7 Apr 2020 8AM 7 min

How to shape African cities to withstand future pandemics

The power of cities comes from the number of interactions they enable, between people, firms and markets as they are the centres of social interactions. But they are also the fertile ground for contagion, such as the rapid spread of Covid-19. So how does Africa shape up its urban areas…
7 Apr 2020 7AM 11 min

Muslim organisation petition to have Mosques open

The Mujlisul of SA and Jamiatul Ulama of SA have appealed to president Ramaphosa to reconsider their request to attend mosques during lockdown. For more is Advocate Zehir Omar and SAMNET Chairperson Dr Faisal Suliman.
7 Apr 2020 7AM 14 min

EU /Africa relations post-Covid-19

Since 2000, Europe and African leaders have been talking about giving the partnership between the two continents a "new strategic' dimension. In 2007, they reiterated their ambition to come together. So is this the time to add size, scale and speed to EU/ Africa relations post covid-19. On line is…
7 Apr 2020 7AM 8 min

Media Hit Parade

we are back with our weekly Media Hit Parade with Acumen media Director, Tonya Khoury.
6 Apr 2020 12PM 24 min

Refugees in Lebanon at risk of Covid-19

At least 21 Lebanese municipalities have introduced discriminatory restrictions on Syrian refugees that do not apply to Lebanese residents as part of their efforts to combat covid-19. But Human Rights Watch says the move is discriminatory. On line is Researcher in the Refugees and Migrants Division of the HRW, Nadia…
3 Apr 2020 9AM 9 min

Medical staff nedd care during Covid-19

As the coronavirus pandemic surges across the globe, the pressure on medical staff is mounting. To date between 8 and 30 percent of health care professionals have tested for covid-19. This has taken an impact on medical staff. On line is Head of MBA Health care leadership Program at the…
3 Apr 2020 8AM 11 min

Is the Covid-19 the worst crisis since World War Two?

The United Nations (UN) has warned that the coronavirus pandemic is the "worst crisis" to face the world since WW2 as the number of the dead in the US surpassed that in China and other hard hit countries. So is the virus the worst crisis since World War Two? On…
2 Apr 2020 8AM 14 min
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