Drivetime

SATAWU engages Autopax over half salaries

The South African Transport Workers Union (SATAWU) has convened a meeting with Autopax after workers received half salaries. Autopax, which operates Translux and City to City buses is battling with financial constraints. On line is SATAWU spokesperson Zanela Sabeal

27 Jan 2020 9AM 11 min

Delegation from Rawad Association Palestine visits SA

Rawad Association for Society Development is a Palestinian organisation that seeks to meet the relief and development needs of the Palestinian society by scientific principles that are based on the standards of integrity, transparency, and principles of humanitarian activity. In studio we have ,Dr Anwar Nagia from Palestinian museum, who…

24 Jan 2020 10AM 28 min

How private sector can help rail systems

As the government grapples with ailing rail transportation,the private sector is playing a key role in bolstering the rail sector. Treasury has made new proposals in revamping the industry. On line is Managing Director of Bombadier Transportation SA, Aubrey Lekwane.

24 Jan 2020 9AM 14 min

Lessons from Commonwealth history

Brexit inevitably means Britain will make some difficult foreign policy choices. The UK prime minister, Boris Johnson, will certainly prioritize strengthening the so-called 'special relationship” with the US. But efforts will also likely be to rekindle historic ties to Britain's former colonies in the Commonwealth. For more we are joined…

23 Jan 2020 10AM 14 min

Transparency International releases corruption survey

Transparency International has released the 2019 Corruption Perception Index (CPI). The global coalition against corruption reveals that more that more two thirds of the 180 countries on the index score below 50. On line is Head of Legal and Investigations at Corruption Watch, Karam Singh.

23 Jan 2020 9AM 9 min

Lone biker arrives in Cape Town

Maher Al Barawai is a lone biker from Oman in the Middle East. He is travellingf through Africa on a peace ride. He now joins in studio.

23 Jan 2020 8AM 20 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the Berlin summit on Libya where several foreign powers signed a agreement to limit external interference in the war in Libya. The city brings bad memories to the continent as it is there where the continent was partitioned in 1884. Meanwhile, the…

22 Jan 2020 10AM 15 min

SAA to review its flight schedule

South African Airways says it will review possible flight changes in the coming days. Several local and international flights were yesterday cancelled in a bid to save money. Treasury is yet to release the R2bn it needs. On line is Aviation Expert and Editor at Fly SA Magazine, Guy Leitch.

22 Jan 2020 10AM 10 min

World Economic Report

In this week's economic report, we look at the UK-Africa investment summit as Boris Johnson meets African leaders in a move aimed at making Britain its business partner. Meanwhile, the Davos summit kicked off in Switzerland with president Cyril Ramaphosa absent at both events. The conference comes at the back…

21 Jan 2020 10AM 16 min

Ragweed invades SA

A highly allergic weed native to North America was detected in South African pollen traps for the first time. The landmark discovery was made by scientists last week. On line is Head of UCT Lung Institute Allergy Unit, Professor Jonny Peter.

21 Jan 2020 9AM 8 min

Mashaba forms People's Dialogue

Former Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba will be launching a new political party. Mashaba resigned from the Democratic Alliance (DA), accusing the party of being hijacked by right wing elements. His new movement will be known as People's Dialogue. He now joins us .

21 Jan 2020 9AM 11 min

Berlin revisited, Libya on agenda

Several foreign powers signed a landmark agreement to limit external interference in the war in Libya and to push the country towards a peaceful end to the fighting. The meeting was overshadowed by blockades of oil fields by forces loyal to military leader Khalifar Hafter. On line from London is…

20 Jan 2020 10AM 12 min

Millenials nervous about future

A survey of more than 16,000 Millennials in 16 countries commissioned by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) believe it more likely than not that a nuclear attack will occur in the next decade. On line is Media Officer at ICRC, Khatija Nxedlana

20 Jan 2020 9AM 6 min

Ramaphosa absent at Davos summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa will not attend this year's Davos summit scheduled for Switzerland this week. After a promising start at the previous Davos meeting, Ramaphosa will have nothing to offer as Eskom crisis continue to haunt the country. On line is Politics and Political Economy Expert in the School of…

20 Jan 2020 9AM 13 min

Profile: International Journalist and Documentary Filmmaker Harry Fear to visit South Africa

Broadcast journalist and Film maker Harry Fear will be visiting South Africa later this month. Harry is best known for his reporting on the European migrant crisis and for his hard hitting coverage inside Gaza Strip. For two years Harry worked as a UK and International Correspondent for alternative broadcaster…

17 Jan 2020 10AM 14 min

Lawyers for Human Rights slams new refugee Act

Lawyers for Human Rights have slammed the new rules governing asylum seeker which forbids refugees and asylum seekers from engaging in ant political activity. On line is Activist at Lawyers for Human Rights, Sharon Ekambaram

17 Jan 2020 9AM 9 min

SARB cuts repo rate

The Reserve Bank announced it has cut the Repo Rate by 25 basis points to 6.5 percent. SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago attributed the cut to drop in inflation. The Bank has made it clear it wants to anchor inflation expectations at the midpoint of its target range of 3.% to…

17 Jan 2020 9AM 8 min

College of Cape Town

The college of Cape Town is offering courses for pre-matric and post-matric for 2020. In studio we Deputy principal, Innovation and Development, Achmat Gafieldien.

16 Jan 2020 9AM 12 min

ANC, Tito fall out

The ANC have admonished NEC member and minister of finance Tito Mboweni. The fallout comes following Mboweni's tweet on the party's resolution to nationalize the Reserve Bank. On line is Independent analyst Khaya Sithole.

16 Jan 2020 9AM 9 min

CWU slams Telkom for retrenchments

Telkom SA have told Unions it could cut up to 3,000 of staff as the company struggles with financial difficulties. The Telecom provider says it will consider voluntary severance and early retirement. On line is Communication Workers Union General Secretary, Aubrey Tshabalala

16 Jan 2020 9AM 8 min