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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

Standard Bank eCommerce seminar

The eCommerce landscape in Africa is evolving so fast that its almost impossible to keep up. Drive Time spoke to Gwenael Trotel, Emerging Payments at Standard Bank.

13 Mar 2018 11AM 9 min

World Cyber-Censorship Day celebrated

To mark this year’s World Day Against Cyber-Censorship, which was celebrated yesterday , Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Operation #Collateral Freedom, in which it restores access to online media outlets that have been blocked in their own countries. Drive Time spoke to Elodie Vialle, Head of Journalism and Technology Desk, Reporters…

13 Mar 2018 10AM 6 min

Top women celebrated - Human Rights Month

In celebration of Human Rights Month, South Africa's most accomplished businesswomen together with Standard Bank elect the power and impact of advancing gender equality with the launch 2018 series of Top Women conference. This symposium responds to the pertinent questions surrounding the barriers to success for women. Drive Time chatted…

12 Mar 2018 11AM 17 min

IAW - SA/Kenya

Africa’s solidarity with Palestine will take center stage this week in Kenya and South Africa, as both countries gear up to host Israeli Apartheid Week (IAW). The aim of IAW is to raise awareness about Israel’s military occupation and apartheid policies towards Palestinians, as well as to build support for…

12 Mar 2018 10AM 9 min

ANC wants Malema back

The ANC would love to have Julius Malema back with open arms, that is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who spoke during the voter registration drive in Tshwane yesterday. Drive Time spoke to Solly Moeng, Brand Reputation Management Adviser and CEO of Communication Consultancy DonValley.

12 Mar 2018 10AM 11 min

African Charter on values and principles

The National School of Government (NSG), which is the South African government’s training organization and Secretariat for the African Management Development Institutes’ Network (AMDIN), is developing a course on the African Charter for Values and Principles of Public Service. Drive Time spoke to Donavan Williams, Director, Department of International Relations.

9 Mar 2018 9AM 16 min

UCT geared to train future leaders

School principals in disadvantaged communities are grappling with gangsterism, drugs, absentee staff and children coming to school angry. Yet they strive to run successful school and keep their staff motivated.Drive Time spoke to Bruce Probyn, retired principal, Herschel Girls High School

9 Mar 2018 9AM 9 min

Masculinity exhibition

The South African Audio Visual Association gallery will show annual selection committee exhibition for 2018 at the Iziko Slave lodge that will explore the experiences of young middle South Africans. On line is Mzingaye Dube Guest : Mzingaye Dube Position: Actor

8 Mar 2018 10AM 9 min