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DA heads to Nkandla

Since the Nklanda report was released, questions were asked, debates were had and even more confusion arose. At the centre of it all is police minister Nathi Nhleko who keeps insisting that the millions spent on President Zuma's home is infact, 'security upgrades'. The Democratic Alliance and media alike headed…

22 Jul 2015 5AM 14 min

Media denied entry to Nkandla

The SA National Editors' Forum has expressed its shock over the refusal to allow the media to accompany a parliamentary committee visiting President Jacob Zuma's Nkandla home on Wednesday. In a letter to Cedric Frolick, chairperson of the Nkandla ad hoc committee, Sanef said it believed it had a duty to…

21 Jul 2015 10PM 7 min

Zuma financial reports

Keeping our focus on Zuma and Nkandla, yesterday we spoke to Advocate Paul Hoffman about how the President and his family have not filed financial reports for years. Have a listen…

21 Jul 2015 10PM 9 min

Burundi elections

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…

21 Jul 2015 10AM 20 min

Media conference on Naeem Jeenah being denied a visa

Last week we reported and spoke to Naeem Jeenah about him being denied a visa to attend a conference in the UK. Today, Afro-Middle East Center (AMEC) which Jeenah is the Director of, held a media briefing to object to the treatment of Jeenah and asking to have this decision…

20 Jul 2015 10PM 7 min

Zuma has not filed financial reports in years

According to several media sources, President Zuma and his immediate family, including his 4 wives have not filed financial reports for years! This obviously constitutes a breach of law. Online to discuss is…

20 Jul 2015 10PM 8 min

Explosion hits Turkish town near Syrian border

An explosion took the lives of at least 10 people and injured 43 more earlier today in the Suruç (across the border with Kobani) district of Turkey's southeastern province of Şanlıurfa. The explosion took place at the garden of Amara Culture Center of the district.  According to various sources, the…

20 Jul 2015 10AM 20 min

Trial of ex-Chad leader starts today

Hissene Habre, the former leader of Chad, is about to face trial in Senegal over the alleged political killings of thousands of people during his time in power. The trial which started today, will be the first of an African leader on the African continent for crimes against humanity. It…

20 Jul 2015 10AM 7 min

Panayioutou back in court

Christopher Panayiotou is back in court today to appeal a decision by the Port Elizabeth Magistrates Court to deny him bail. A new development in this case is that he's hired two top SA attorneys for this and it has even come to light that he is willing to pay…

20 Jul 2015 10AM 5 min

The Libyan Political Dialogue: An Incomplete Consensus

The preliminary political agreement that emerged from UN-led talks between Libyan rival factions at a signing ceremony in the Moroccan coastal resort town of Skhirat last week was a critical first step toward ending the Libyan civil war. Yet one side’s refusal to come on board without further amendments to…

19 Jul 2015 10PM 17 min

MSF Yemen briefing in JHB

Doctors Withouth Borders (MSF SA) held a closed media briefing in Johannesburg yesterday that focused on the crisis in Yemen. Their Emergency Coordinator, Karlien Kliejer recently returned from the war striken country, adressed the crowd while Afro-Middle East Centre's Naeem Jeenah provided a contextual analysis of the regional political and…

17 Jul 2015 10AM 8 min

China arrests: 5 South Africans return to SA today

Today marks exactly one week since a total 10 South Africans were arrested in China. This morning, five South African families are expected to be reunited loved ones when they return to SA, but Gift of the Givers head Imtiaz Sooliman has asked that the situation be handled sensitively. Online…

17 Jul 2015 10AM 5 min

Social media responses to Ramadan

As the holy month of Ramadan is leaving us and Muslims all over the world had lots to say during the month. We even saw history be made with Snapchat's #MeccaLive campaign taking the social media world by storm. Online to discuss is…

17 Jul 2015 10AM 8 min

VOC at 3 Anchor Bay for moon sighting

Drivetime coming to you live from Three Anchor Bay for the annual moon sighting, under the auspices of the Crescent Observers Society. Slowly, people are trickling into the Promenade to get their spot on the lawns in time for iftaar. Joining me now in studio is a very familiar voice…

15 Jul 2015 10PM 18 min

VOC at 3 Anchor Bay for moon sighting

Welcome to a special edition of Drivetime, coming to you live from Three Anchor Bay as we anticipate the sighting of the moon. This cultural/religious event is a key aspect of what makes Cape Town unique… and to chat about why this is significant for the city is Deputy mayor…

15 Jul 2015 10PM 3 min

VOC at 3 Anchor Bay for moon sighting

Welcome back to a special edition of Drivetime coming to you live from Three Anchor Bay for the annual moon-sighting. We have a jam-packed show and we are going to try to speak to as many key players as possible. We know the Muslim community in South Africa has a…

15 Jul 2015 10PM 7 min

Chinese government detains 10 South Africans

Ten South Africans have been arrested without charge in China, having been part of a 20-strong tour group detained by Chinese officials last week. The tour group were on a planned 47-day trip to explore the country, and comprised of 10 South Africans, nine British nationals and one Indian national.

15 Jul 2015 4AM 6 min

Iran nuclear deal reached

After nearly a decade of isolation for the Islamic republic of Iran, many months of talks and several postponements, Iran and world powers have reached a nuclear deal. The agreement? Tehran agrees to curb its nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief. Online to discuss is Soraya Lennie. She had…

14 Jul 2015 11PM 8 min

Naeem Jeenah refused a visa

Naeem Jeenah, executive director ar Afro-Middle East Centre, has been denied a visa to attend a conference in the UK. A list of academics and organizations have started a petition against this. Why is this happening? He is online to discuss…

14 Jul 2015 11PM 7 min

Crescent Observers Society

We have reached the climax of Ramadan and Capetonians are now preparing for the annual moon sighting tomorrow evening. VOC is the official broadcaster and will take the event live from Three Anchor Bay at 4pm. Joining online to take us through what we can expect on Sunday are members…

14 Jul 2015 10PM 10 min