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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SA to hold local government elections on 27 October.

South Africa will hold the local government elections on 27 October. This was announced by president Cyril Ramaphosa. This will be the sixth time in democratic SA that voters will elect leadership and public representatives at Metro, District and local levels. So is the country ready for the polls? We…
23 Apr 2021 4AM 9 min

Weekly Middle East Report

In this week's Middle East report in partnership with the London based Middle East Monitor, we look at the following: -Egypt fires top railway official after deadly train crashes -Outrage after Kuwait woman killed for refusing marriage proposal -British soldiers can now be prosecuted for war crimes in dramatic UK…
23 Apr 2021 4AM 18 min

Stats-SA releases Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Stats -SA has released the Consumer Price Index for first quarter of 2021. The CPI measures monthly changes in prices for a range of consumer products. We now chat to Patric Kelly, Chief Director responsible for price statistics.
23 Apr 2021 4AM 9 min

What needs to be done to stop bullying in schools

On Monday 12 April 2021, Lufuno Mavhunga, a 15 year -old female learner at Mbilwi secondary in Limpopo, was aggressively assaulted by another learner at school. She subsequently committed suicide . But what needs to be done to stop bullying in schools? We now chat to Dr Emmanuel Mayeza, Senior…
23 Apr 2021 4AM 12 min

ABSA parts ways with CEO Daniel Mminele

ABSA Bank has parted ways with CEO Daniel Mminele after only 16 months in the job. Mminele's departure is linked to alleged disagreements with company board. So what can we make of this sudden departure? We now chat to Solly Moeng, CEO and founder of DonValley Reputation Managers.
23 Apr 2021 3AM 7 min

Weekly Africa report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the following: -Chad president Idriss Deby killed in battle with rebels -Zimbabwean parliament votes to scrap presidential running mate clause -Ethnic violence surges in Ethiopia. We now chat to Dr Paul Kariuki, Executive Director, Democracy Development Program (DDP) at University of KwaZulu-Natal…
23 Apr 2021 3AM 18 min

Weekly Economic report

In this week's world economic report, we look at the following US Senators call on Biden to back India and South Africa on Covid-19 vaccine. -Reserve bank says Tokyo's claims of donor fund theft is a scam -SARS to improve tax collection over the next 3 years. On line for…
21 Apr 2021 5AM 16 min

SA deports ringleaders of refugee protests in Cape Town

Home Affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi has confirmed a decision to deport 41 people who were part of a group of foreign nationals in Cape Town. Among those deported were the ringleaders of the 2019 protests. On line for comment is Frederick Bakala, legal expert at FGB Legal, and Hafez Mohammed,…
21 Apr 2021 5AM 21 min

Zondo Commission offices burgled

Offices of the Zondo Commission of inquiry into alleged state capture were on Sunday burgled resulting the loss of a laptop and computer . Last week, a bullet casting was found in one of the room after a single bullet was shot through the window. So is this an isolated…
20 Apr 2021 7AM 7 min

ANC veteran Tokyo Sexwale says billions stolen from the Heritage Fund

ANC veteran Toky Sexwale says billions of rand has been stolen from the Heritage Fund. Sexwale says the money has been sourced to help fund free education and provide assistance to the old. On line for comment is lecturer in the department of African studies at Nelson Mandela university, Dr…
20 Apr 2021 7AM 10 min

Banks silent on fate of clients' home loans

The Banking Association of SA (BASA) has turned down an invitation from the Institute for Race Relations (IRR) to put forward its views on the implementation of the Expropriation Bill for its clients. On line for comment is IRR Program Manager, Terrence Corrigan.
20 Apr 2021 7AM 10 min

UCT implements emergency measures following devastating fires

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has put emergency measures in place in order to respond to the fire that started on Sunday. The university has arranged accommodation for students evacuated from residences. On line for comment is UCT spokesperson Elijah Moholola.
20 Apr 2021 7AM 7 min

Ramadan in the pandemic

As Muslims continue to celebrate Ramadan, we look at how the pandemic has affected the daily lives of Muslims across the world. We now go to Turkey and speak to Dr Mehraj udd Din, post-doctoral fellow at the Centre for Islam and Global Affairs (CIGA) in Turkey.
20 Apr 2021 6AM 18 min

IMF revises SA's growth rate to 3.1%

IMF has upwardly revised the growth outlook for SA from 2.8% to 3.1%. This was revealed in its World Economic Report on Tuesday. So what does this mean for SA's economy? we now chat to Miyelani Mkhabela, CEO at Antswisa Transaction Advisory.
16 Apr 2021 5AM 9 min

How to keep fit in Ramadan

How do you keep fit in Ramadan? well, let's begin by looking at the first 10 days of Ramadan, were we look at your personal, dietary, physical and spiritual transformations. We now chat to Solly Said, SA's karate Grandmaster.
16 Apr 2021 5AM 13 min

Forgotten but remembered- refugees celebrate Ramadaan in Cape Town.

As the Muslim faith celebrate the month of Ramadaan across the world, we look at the refugees and asylum seekers in Cape Town and how they are celebrating the holy month after being forced out of their communities. On line is Hafiz Mohamed, spokesperson for Women and Children Concern, WCC,…
16 Apr 2021 5AM 8 min

How relief agencies are surving in covid-19 pandemic

As covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns continue to take a toll on people's livelihoods and financial aspects of relief agencies, many have found themselves in jeopardy as they try to find ways to survive in the pandemic. One such organisation is the Muslim Refugees Association in South Africa (MRASA), a non…
16 Apr 2021 4AM 8 min

Weekly Middle East Report

In this week's Middle East Report in partnership with the London based Middle East Monitor, we look at the following: -Palestinian mission in the UK says prime minister's failure to back ICC probe into Israel war crimes regrettable -Joe Biden pulling all US forces from Afghanistan by September 11 -Amnesty…
16 Apr 2021 4AM 17 min

SA citizens spending more than they earn

A survey by accounting firm Deloitte revealed that the personal financial damage of South Africans had been made worse by the pandemic. The survey revealed that seven of every 10 South Africans were spending all of their income every month. We now chat to the CEO of Antswisa Transaction Advisory,…
16 Apr 2021 3AM 8 min

Chief Justice says Gordhan inquired about close friend Dhanya Pillay

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng has revealed that former finance minister Pravin Gordhan had approached him to ask how his close friend judge Dhanya Pillay had fared after completing an interview for a position on the Supreme Court. The exchange happened in 2016. We now chat to DonValley brand reputation managers,…
15 Apr 2021 7AM 7 min
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