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Drivetime

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 wit. The show has its own distinct local and global flavour and was nominated for the MTN Awards in 2014 and the Liberty Life Awards in 2016. The 5.10pm interview on Drivetime is its in-depth highlight and has covered stories in over 100 countries. During the show listener participation is encouraged via WhatsApp and SMS.
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3,995 Episodes
524 – 544

Schools closed once again

One South Africa Movement leader Mmusi Maimane has welcomed the closure of schools following the spike of coronavirus in the country. Maimane has been the voice behind the call to close schools when he took the Basic Education Department to court. Last night president Ramaphosa announced schools will close for…
24 Jul 2020 10AM 14 min

Middle East Report

In this week's Middle East Report in partnership with London based Middle East Monitor, we look at the following, Turkey says any Libyan ceasefire deal requires Haftar withdrawal -Egypt must accept that the Nile belongs to Ethiopia and 8 other African states. “Put Palestine on the map” demands American singer…
23 Jul 2020 11AM 14 min

Cyril 's wasted chances

Cyril Ramaphosa's wasted chance, a new dawn deferred is a new dawn denied. He has squandered the opportunity to use the pandemic to reimagine a new society. That is the opinion of veteran journalist Max du Preez. He now joins us on line.
23 Jul 2020 10AM 16 min

Most vulnerable at brunt of corruption in health sector

Corruption Watch, in a report released yesterday points to the devastating impact of corruption on the lives of people reliant on receiving basic healthcare services from public health facilities in SA. The impact is intensified in the current context of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the country. On line is Project…
23 Jul 2020 10AM 16 min

Remembering Dr Andrew Mlangeni

Struggle stalwart and last the last surviving Rivonia accused Dr Andrew Mokete Mlangeni has died aged 95. After joining the ANC in 1951, he was one of the first people sent to China for military training. Upon his return in 1963, he was arrested and charged for treason together with…
22 Jul 2020 11AM 16 min

Weekly Africa Report

We are back with our weekly Africa report, and in this report, -Zimbabwe imposes curfew after spike in coronavirus infections -Former Sudan president Omar-al Bashir on trial for 1989 coup -Ivory Coast ruling party asks president Ouatarra to run for third term. On line is political science lecturer at Chrizzma…
22 Jul 2020 10AM 15 min

Bantu Holomisa pays tribute to icon Andrew Mlangeni

South African anti-apartheid icon Andrew Mlangeni, the last remaining co-defendant of the historic Rivonia Trial that sentenced activists including Nelson Mandela to life imprisonment, has died aged 95. On line for comment is UDM president Bantu Holomisa.
22 Jul 2020 10AM 22 min

Weekly Economic Report

In this week's world economic report, we look at the following, -China's economy returns to growth amid global virus struggle -Increasing trend in Foreign Direct Investment even during Covid-19, why is this ? -SAA to get funding as BLM questions appointment of white CEO. On line is Senior Research Fellow…
21 Jul 2020 10AM 12 min

Safcei wants government to consider cost of electricity

The Southern African Faith Communities' Environment Institute (SAFCEI) says the government must consider citizens unable to afford the rising cost of electricity. Citizens now face the potential increase of up to 15 % more on electricity. On line for comment is SAFCEI Executive Director, Francesca de Gasparis
21 Jul 2020 10AM 9 min

Media braces for massive job cuts

As the media industry braces for major job cuts due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are fears that this would impact severely on democracy in the country. Major media houses , including the SABC have announced they would be retrenching some of its staff to meet the effects of the…
21 Jul 2020 10AM 12 min

SA should build HIV activism

South Africa should build on HIV activism to foster behaviour change. Despite current scientific consensus, why has it been so difficult to convey the message that wearing a mask in public is a sign of care about the health of others? On line now is author of the piece, professor…
20 Jul 2020 11AM 20 min

Sudanese demand for more reforms

In the last few days, tens of thousands of people have , once again taken to the streets of Sudan's major cities to demand freedom, peace and justice, the rallying cry for the protesters who ousted Omar al- Bashir in 2019. The big difference is that this time they are…
20 Jul 2020 10AM 13 min

Care fund launched to assist health care workers

The TB HIV Care launched the “Care Fund” Mandela Day to encourage individual giving on an ongoing basis to provide support to TB HIV Care community health worker program, one of the most under- resourced element in the health system. On line Coordinator at TB HIV Care Simone Van Willingh
20 Jul 2020 10AM 6 min

Zindzi Mandela, an unforgettable soul

Zindzi Mandela, daughter of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela was put to rest today. Described as an unforgettable soul, we speak to Yonela Diko, spokesperson for Water and Sanitation in his own capacity.
17 Jul 2020 10AM 13 min

McBride is the new head of SSA Foreign agency

Former IPID boss Robert McBride has been appointed as the head of South Africa's State Security Agency's foreign branch. McBride will take over the critical job of coordinating the country's foreign intelligence. The agency has faced instability and and internal strife over the years. On line is political science lecturer…
17 Jul 2020 10AM 15 min

Study: Emergency Medical Care not reaching critical cases in time

A study in South Africa has found that people don't get emergency medical care in time. Many medical conditions, such as serious injuries, sepsis and heart attacks, need high quality emergency care quickly. While the World Health Assembly has called for improved care, research hasn't received enough funding. On line…
16 Jul 2020 10AM 10 min

Study: Three million women lost jobs between February and April

A study conducted by 30 researchers from five SA universities have revealed that about 3 million women lost their jobs between February and April. The National Income Dynamics Study (NIDS) Coronavirus Rapid Mobile Survey (CRAM) found that most of the women who last their jobs during this period were already…
16 Jul 2020 10AM 13 min

Doctors Without Borders tackles mental healthcare support during Covid-19

Doctors Without Borders teams are trying to support individuals and families facing sexual gender based violence, health workers fighting covid-19 and those living in shelters by helping them understand mental healthcare responses. On line is MSF Nurse in patient support, Leigh- Anne Snyman.
16 Jul 2020 10AM 11 min

Kashmir observes July 13 Martyrs Day

World Kashmir Awareness Forum (WKAF) has appealed to world powers to pay heed to the long standing aspirations of the Kashmiri people as they observe 89th anniversary of the Martyrs Day of 13 July 1931. Kashmir throughout the world observed the solemn day Day to reaffirm their resolve to continue…
15 Jul 2020 11AM 17 min
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