Drivetime

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

ANC -SG broadens scope of "step aside" rule

ANC SG Ace Magashule has asked the nine provincial secretaries to submit a list of all party members facing charges of corruption and other serious crimes. So what next? we chat to lecturer, department of African Studies at Nelson Mandela University, Dr Ntsikelelo Benjamin.

15 Apr 2021 6AM 10 min

Weekly Africa report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the following: -Former Burkina Faso president Blaise Campaore charged for murder of ex-president Thomas Sankara -DRC president names new cabinet -Somalia parliament extends president's firm. On line for comment is Dr Paul Kariuki, Convener at Africa Policy Circle (APC).

15 Apr 2021 6AM 14 min

Hlophe misconduct , does this guarantee his removal?

SA's JSC is facing decisions that will determine the fate of western cape judge president John Hlophe. So what for the embattled Judge? We chat to Director at Mosima Legal , Mosima Rasesemola

14 Apr 2021 7AM 12 min

Covid-19 infections on the decline

An Artificial Intelligence powered system has predicted that the country is at low risk of a third wave of covid-19 infections. The system functions by predicting future daily confirmed cases based on historical data from the country's past infection history. We now chat to Director of Research at UWC, Professor…

14 Apr 2021 7AM 17 min

SA cliches top spot as business destination

President Ramaphosa says the digital economy presents opportunities to create jobs now that the covid-19 has accelerated things. This comes following the country clinching top spot as a global business destination. On line for comment is Head of School of Economics and Business Sciences at Wits, Professor Jannie Rossouw.

13 Apr 2021 7AM 9 min

NUMSA rejects Eskom boards probe into De Ruyter

National Union Metalworkers of SA says Eskom board's probe into allegations of racism against its CEO Andre de Ruyter would be a sham process. We now chat to Numsa spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi- Majola.

13 Apr 2021 7AM 12 min

Webinar on Transitional Justice Societies: SA in Context

The University of the Western Cape (UWC)'s African Central for Transnational Criminal Justice hosted a webinar looking into "The Fourth Industrial Revolution in Transitional Justice Societies: We now chat to acting director of ACTCJ at UWC, Professor John Mark Iyi.

9 Apr 2021 9AM 10 min

Land Court Bill- step in the right direction

Since the announcement by minister of justice that cabinet has approved the Land Court Bill, that made reference to a number of important provisions in the Bill that could impact on the effective determination of disputes around land in the country. we now chat to Dr Marda Horn, senior lecturer…

9 Apr 2021 9AM 8 min

Weekly Middle East Report

In this week's Middle East report with the London based Middle East Monitor, we look at the following : -US to restore more than $200m in aid to Palestine -Jordan issues gaga order on news relating to Prince Hamza -US lifts sanctions off ICC. On line is political analyst at…

9 Apr 2021 9AM 14 min

SADC leaders convenes urgent meeting on Mozambique

SADC leaders will this week convene an urgent meeting to deal with crisis in Mozambique. The Heads of State will meet to plan the way forward after insurgents attacked the northern province of Cabo Delgado. So what can we expect from SADC? On line is ACLEDIFO Africa analyst, Jasmine Opperman.

8 Apr 2021 8AM 11 min

Weekly Africa report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the following: -SADC set to hold emergency meeting on Mozambique -Tanzania new president signals a shift in approach to covid-19 -Central Africa Republic rebels vows to quit rebel coalition. On line for comment is political science lecturer at Chrizzma university in Zambia,…

8 Apr 2021 8AM 15 min

Iran demands for lifting of US sanctions

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator on Tuesday urged the US to lift the sanctions from his country in a bid to restore the 2015 nuclear accord as talks between Iran and the world powers still party to the deal ended in Vienna, Austria. We now chat to Iranian -American and political…

8 Apr 2021 8AM 18 min