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SASOP concerned over human rights violations in hospitals

Instances of abuse of patients' rights and failures to execute duty of care within the framework of the South African Constitution were some of the main findings by the South African Society of Psychiatry(SASOP) post visit to Tower Hospital.Drive Time spoke to Professor Bernard Janse van Rensburg, president of SAPO.

23 Mar 2018 10AM 8 min

DA goes to court over Zuma legal fees

The Presidency says the DA is well within its right to approach a court over former President Jacob Zuma's use of public funds to foot his legal bills. The party is seeking a court review. Drive Time spoke to Refiloe Nt'sekhe, DA national spokesperson.

23 Mar 2018 10AM 5 min

Ahed reaches plea bargain with Israeli courts

Imprisoned Palestinian teen activist Ahed Tamimi has reached a plea bargain with Israeli army prosecutors that will see her serve eight months in jail. On line is Manal Tamimi, Ahed Tamimi's aunt.

22 Mar 2018 11AM 5 min

SADC, an elite club?

The Southern African Development Community(SADC) has been attacked as an elite club used by corrupt national leaders to justify their hold on power. The regional body was criticised for marginalising civil society groups. Drive Time spoke to Mark Peterson, Public Dialogue Consultant, Centre for Conflict Resolution.

22 Mar 2018 11AM 12 min

Ahed reaches plea bargain with Israeli courts

Imprisoned Palestinian teen activist Ahed Tamimi has reached a plea bargain with Israeli army prosecutors that will see her serve eight months in jail. On line is Bassem Tamimi, Ahed Tamimi's father. Guest : Bassem Tamimi Position: Father

22 Mar 2018 10AM 7 min

UN wants probe into SANDF soldiers in DRC

The United Nations(UN) says five South African soldiers are facing allegations of sexual misconduct in the Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC). The y allegedly abused four adults and a minor between 2014 and 2016.Drive Time spoke to Ottilia Maunganidze, Head of Special Projects, Institute for Security Studies(ISS).

22 Mar 2018 10AM 7 min

Sharpville massacre, honouring the dead

The Bill of Rights protects the rights of every South African and it is important that all South Africans know their most basic rights afforded to them. Drive Time spoke to Chris Nissan, Commissioner, South African Human Rights Commission.

21 Mar 2018 11AM 21 min

Campaign against new labour laws

The #ScrapTheNewLabourLaws Campaign is a coalition of progressive pro-working class movements who are committed to achieving equality and justice for workers and their families. They have come together to unite their efforts to stop government from taking away the right to strike . Drive time spoke to Ronald Wesso from…

21 Mar 2018 10AM 12 min

Human Rights watch in SA

Despite South Africa's strong constitutional protection for human rights, public confidence in the government 's willingness to tackle human rights violations, corruption and respect for the rule of law has eroded. The government has failed to ensure an estimated half a million children with disabilities have access to quality education…

21 Mar 2018 10AM 7 min

ABSA Islamic Banking

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…

19 Mar 2018 11AM 10 min

Statistics on farm attacks in SA

Violent attacks on people living and working on farms in South Africa frequently make local and international headlines. This factsheet breaks down the available statistics and explores its limitations. Attacks on people living and working on farms and smallholdings in South Africa are a topic of emotive debate. Drive Time…

19 Mar 2018 11AM 13 min

UCT Black academics lauds new chancellor

University of cape town Black Academic Caucus says newly appointed vice-chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng's excellent track rcord will ensure positive change at the institution.Drive Time spoke to Professor Adam Haupt, Acting Head of Department, Media Studies , UCT

19 Mar 2018 10AM 19 min

Life Esidimeni claimants rewarded

Retired deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke has ordered that government pay all Life Esidimeni claimants the agreed amounts , with some families awarded over R1m in compensation. Drive Time spoke to Nqgabutho Mpofu, Senior Communication officer, Section 27.

19 Mar 2018 10AM 9 min

Lobby groups want government held accountable for latrine death

Lobby groups Section 27 and Equal Education say government must be held accountable for the death of a five-year-old girl who drowned in a pit latrine at an Eastern Cape School. Drive Time spoke to Ntsiki Mpulo, Communication Officer at Section 27.

16 Mar 2018 10AM 7 min

NPA makes decision on Zuma

The National Prosecuting Authority today announced reasons pertaining to the prosecution of former president Jacob Zuma. Drive Time spoke to Phephelaphi Dube, Director, Centre for Constitutional Rights.

16 Mar 2018 10AM 11 min

Ali Abunimah

One of the most influential activists for the Palestinian struggle today is in South Africa this week as part of IsraelApartheid Week. Palestinian-American journalist and author Ali Abunimah has been engaging students leaders, community activists and struggle veterans this week on Afro-Palestinian Solidarity, which is the theme of IAW. Ali…

15 Mar 2018 11AM 31 min

Water crisis in cape town

The current water crisis in the western cape has highlighted serious problems with South Africa's approach to water management and finding viable solutions, that is according to Dr Kevin Gast, Principal Engineer of construction and civil engineering Thusanang Gast.Drive Time spoke to Dr Gast

15 Mar 2018 10AM 13 min

Australia to fast track visas for SA white famers

The International Relations Department says diplomats are speaking to Australian officials about an announcement that the country is looking to speed up visas for white South African farmers. This follows Afri-Forum's statement on land expropriation.Drive Time spoke to Ernst Roets, Deputy CEO of Afrforum

15 Mar 2018 10AM 14 min

UBI, narrowing the social inequalities

The concept of a Universal Basic Income(UBI) is becoming increasingly popular in discussion about how to combat poverty. The proponents of UBI believe it would free people from jobs they don't like which will have a positive impact on economic growth. Drive Time spoke to Klemens Witte, Research Associate at…

14 Mar 2018 11AM 13 min

Stephen Hawking dies

Stephen Hawking, whose brilliant mind ranged across time and space though his body was paralysed by disease has died. The former Cambridge scholar used his visit to South Africa to help promote scientific mind in Africa. It was on this visit that the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) was…

14 Mar 2018 10AM 7 min