Drivetime

Namibian Elections

In a landslide victory and Africa's first e-vote, Namibia's ruling Swapo wins elections and the party head, Hage Geingob, wins the presidential vote. Online to tell us more about this is…

2 Dec 2014 9AM 12 min

MJC addresses allegations of SA muslims in ISIS

The terrorist attacks happening in various parts of the world have started to tarnish the image of Islam and Muslims. VOC journalist Mubeen Bandeker spoke to the MJC about this…

2 Dec 2014 9AM 9 min

SA family killed in Taliban attack in Kabul

The latest Taliban strike in Kabul killed a South African father and his two children, As the US-led NATO war against the Taliban nears its end, the insurgents have targeted foreign compounds, embassy vehicles, US troops and a female Afghan member of parliament. With their presence ending indefinitely on 31…

1 Dec 2014 10AM 18 min

World Aids Day

Today marks World Aids Day. Held on 1 Dec each year, World Aids Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. World AIDS Day was the first ever global…

1 Dec 2014 9AM 5 min

Fidentia boss sentenced

Former Fidentia boss J Arthur Brown was today sentenced to15 years in jail after the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) set aside his previous sentence for fraud. Brown received 15 years’ imprisonment on each of two fraud charges. The sentences will run concurrently. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) had appealed…

1 Dec 2014 9AM 8 min

Social media and racism

Even if we're twenty years into democracy, social media is now showing racial comments that on an increase. Certain social media users are profiling offenders in crime specifically targeting the black commmunity. A recent website called Surban Fear made it to the Sunday Times and they are known to cover…

1 Dec 2014 9AM 5 min

What's trending

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…

30 Nov 2014 5PM 8 min

What's trending

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…

28 Nov 2014 10AM 2 min

The Crazy Life of Larry Joe

The Crazy Life of Larry Joe tells the moving story of one man’s journey away from certain self-destruction in a world characterised by crime and drugs towards personal freedom and a very real chance of stardom as he realises his musical talents and potential through his own extraordinary efforts and…

28 Nov 2014 9AM 13 min

Petition launched against Dewani judge

The judge presiding over the Shrien Dewani murder trial has been accused by an international criminal lawyer of demonstrating 'bias' and legal 'failures' in her handling of the case. A group on Friday launched a petition lobbying for the removal of Judge Jeanette Traverso. The petition calls on Justice Minister…

28 Nov 2014 9AM 5 min

Unrest in Sinai

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…

27 Nov 2014 10AM 5 min

Israeel and Palestine

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…

27 Nov 2014 9AM 7 min

SAJBD meets president Abbas

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…

27 Nov 2014 9AM 12 min

Taliban claimiing responsibility of suicide attacks

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…

27 Nov 2014 9AM 7 min

Phillip Hughes Passes

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…

27 Nov 2014 9AM 5 min

Significance of Palestinian state visit

Before the break, we heard from our correspondents in Johannesburg on the days events with the arrival of Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas. How important is this visit for both countries. Joining us from Pretoria is Palestinian foreign minister Riad al Malki.

26 Nov 2014 9AM 10 min

Islamic Relief business profile

Humanitarian NGO Islamic Relief South Africa (IRSA) has embarked on its annual Back to School project, where they will kit orphaned and vulnerable children with school uniforms, school shoes and stationery for the new school year. As parents we all know the huge financial burden of school essentials. Islamic Relief’s…

25 Nov 2014 10AM 6 min

Ferguson in flames

Violent protests have erupted across the US following a court decision not to charge a police officer over the death of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown. Gunshots rang out and police lobbed tear gas at an angry crowd in suburban St Louis after the grand jury decision was announced late…

25 Nov 2014 10AM 19 min

16 Days of Activism: analysis

With the launch of the annual 16 days of activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign, government is giving us the usual rhetoric on gender violence. But can we take this campaign seriously when the department of women, children and people with disabilities is in a shambles? Mail…

25 Nov 2014 9AM 6 min

Right2Know Campaign and SAHA challenges national key points

Two South African organisations are arguing that there is an overwhelming public interest in knowing which places are national key points, as the National Key Points Act is being abused. Yesterday the Right2Know Campaign and the South African History Archive (SAHA) asked the South Gauteng High Court today court to…

25 Nov 2014 9AM 10 min