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Eskom to conduct Nersa hearing

Eskom says that the upcoming National Regulator of South Africa(Nersa) hearing are not about applying for a tariff increase but rather a regulatory clearing account. Drive Time spoke to Ted Blom, Energy expert, speaker and Advisory Board member at Africa Utility Week Cape town in May.

11 Apr 2018 10AM 11 min

World bank projects growth for SA

The World Bank has increased its projected growth for South Africa's gross domestic product, but said yesterday the economy needs to break free from low growth and high inequality it has been trapped in for decades. Drive Time spoke to Dr Jason Musyoka, post Doctoral fellow and Development Economist, University…

11 Apr 2018 10AM 9 min

New coastal current discovered off Madagascar

South Africa, Malagasy and French researchers have discovered the existence of a coastal current off the Madagascar. Knowledge about and a thought understanding of it will help scientists understand ocean circulation. On line is Dr Marjolaine Krug, Senior Researcher, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, (CSIR)

10 Apr 2018 11AM 6 min

Is Zuma being persecuted?

In the last few weeks before and during the court appearance of Jacob Zuma last week, there have been repeated references by Zuma to himself as being persecuted and betrayed by those he trusted. Professor Raymond Suttner is a Scholar and political analyst who also spent some time in prison…

10 Apr 2018 10AM 11 min

South Africa property clause

During 2017, the ANC government began calling for radical economical transformation. Among underlying determinants of inequality, one of the issues that has dominated social-political discourse in recent years has been the unequal access to property and land. On line is Professor Jackie Dugard, Associate professor of Law at Wits University.

10 Apr 2018 10AM 12 min

Chris Hani, 25 years on?

Members of the tripartite alliance today attended a ceremony to commemorate the life of Chris Hani. The SACP leader was assassinated on this day 25 years ago. Hani's killing almost threatened to derail negotiations ahead of the first democratic elections in 1994. Drive Time spoke to Bantu Holomisa, leader of…

10 Apr 2018 10AM 9 min

Protests in Gaza continues

Two teenagers are among the ten killed at the Gaza-Israel border during the second week of the Great Return March protests. Dozens of Palestinian have also been injured by Israeli Defence Forces. Drive Time spoke to Ahmed al Najjer, Community Activist and president for Palestinian Physiotherapy Association.

9 Apr 2018 11AM 12 min

Gift of the Givers in Darkoush

The management of the Gift of the Givers Ar Rahma Hospital have welcomed a number of Syrian refugees that have been ravaged by the bombardment of Ghouta with a beautiful banner on the mountain in front of the hospital. Drive Time spoke to Dr Imitiaaz Sooliman, founder and CEO Gift…

9 Apr 2018 10AM 10 min

Transformation in the DA

The issue of transformation within the DA's white benches in parliament has placed added pressure on re-elected leader Mmusi Maimane as he manoeuvres through his second term. However, with race quotas being rejected, questions are being asked about how it will be achieved. Drive Time spoke to Khaya Sithole, independent…

9 Apr 2018 10AM 12 min

DA elects new executive

The Democratic Alliance’s new federal executive have been elected and was announced yesterday. Various contentious issues also came to the fold, among them a recall clause. Drive Time spoke to Ivan Mayer, DA federal chairperson.

9 Apr 2018 10AM 9 min

Palestinian delegation in SA

The Palestinian Head of Commission for International Relations Coordinator Akram Atallah Alayasa and the Head of Commission for the Commission of Detainees and former Detainees in Palestine, Mr Issa Qaraqe are in South Africa. This week, they visited the Soweto home of ANC Stalwart Mama Winnie Madikizela Mandela to pay…

6 Apr 2018 11AM 27 min

Zuma trial and democracy in SA

Former South African president Jacob Zuma’s court appearance carries huge significance for the country. His criminal trial is not merely about public outrage at state capture and corruption in high political offices. Its broader significance is that Zuma's court appearance affects many of the most important foundations of South Africa's…

6 Apr 2018 10AM 9 min

Zuma appears in court

Former president Jacob Zuma's corruption case has been provisionally adjourned to June 8. The matter was heard in less than an hour and the former president was not asked to plead. But what are the political implications ? Drive Time spoke to Professor Sheila Meintjies, Department of Political Studies, School…

6 Apr 2018 10AM 14 min

19 People left dead in Kashmir

A shut down has continued for the second day across Indian-administered Kashmir, following deadly clashes in the villages in the separatist stronghold that resulted in 19 deaths. The Kashmir's separatist leaders called for a complete shut down in protest against the killings. Drive Time spoke to Salman Khan, Founder and…

5 Apr 2018 11AM 5 min

Ahed was sexually harassed, says lawyer

The lawyer of imprisoned Ahed Tamimi has accused an Israeli interrogator of sexually harassing the 17 year old Palestinian girl, who was arrested last December . Gaby Lasky filed a complaint with the Israeli general attorney on Monday. Drive Time spoke to Jonathan Pollak, Israeli Activist and Co-founder of the…

5 Apr 2018 11AM 9 min

Corruption Watch releases 2017 report

A comprehensive timeline of the major political and economic events that occurred in 2017 was illustrated and put into perspective in a report released yesterday. The report demonstrated the extent to which ordinary people became increasingly outraged by growing levels of corruption that cut across all sectors. Drive Time spoke…

5 Apr 2018 10AM 13 min

Israel warns protesters in Palestine

Israel's defence minister has warned protesters in Gaza that anyone who demonstrates on the border is risking their lives. Eighteen protesters have been killed in Gaza since Friday. Now many Palestinians say they are angry not only with Israel, but their own divided leadership. Drive Time spoke to Dr Asad…

5 Apr 2018 10AM 8 min

Zuma to appear in court

Former president Jacob Zuma is expected to appear in the Durban High Court tomorrow. The former president is facing 16 charges that include corruption and money laundering.Drive Time spoke to London based Andrew Feinstein, former ANC MP and state witness in the matter.

5 Apr 2018 10AM 13 min

Insights into Mama Winnie through a new doccie

On Drivetime on Thursday, we spoke to London based filmmaker Pascale Lamche on her riveting documentary on Winnie Madikizela Mandela, which won an award at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. Pascale gives us some fascinating insights into the revolutionary freedom fighter and also uncovers some interesting findings on the murder…

5 Apr 2018 6AM 34 min

Eastern Ghouta...5 years on

Over a month has passed since the Syrian government and its allies intensified their military offensive in East Ghouta. Over a month of relentless bombing and shelling, on top of five years of intense siege. Drive Time spoke to Lorena Bilbao,Operations Coordinator for Doctors Without Boarders in Syria.

4 Apr 2018 10AM 6 min