Drivetime

Ramadan under Lockdown

In our last Ramadan under lockdown, we jet to Germany for a chat with Spanish citizen Abdulhasib Castineira.

21 May 2020 10AM 12 min

SAFirst Forum reject plan to have schools re-opened

The South Africa First Forum (SA1stForum) has rejected the education department's bid to have schools re-opened during the covid-19 lockdown. Basic education minister Angie Motshekga announced the plan to reopen school on June 1. On line is SA1stForum convenor Rod Solomons

20 May 2020 10AM 6 min

Amoured vehicle spotted around the country

A video depicting a military armoured vehicle being delivered in the countryside has sent the country talking following reports that the government that allege military procurement. Since the lockdown, the country has witnessed heavy military presence. On line is defence expert, Helmoed Heitman.

20 May 2020 10AM 6 min

Behind the Headline

In today's Behind the Headline, we chat to Mrs Naledi Pandor, minister of International Relations and Cooperation. Naledi was born in Durban and completed her schooling in Botswana. She qualified as a teacher and taught at multiple schools and universities. In 1994 she took up office as Member of Parliament…

20 May 2020 10AM 21 min

School re-opening still in doubt

At the centre for the department of educations decision to not yet announce a final plan for the reopening of schools has been a number of issues, including the delay in the distribution of personal protective equipment. On line is professor at Marang Centre for Mathematics and Science Education from…

19 May 2020 10AM 11 min

Greenpeace Africa demads for air quality legislation

Greenpeace Africa has called on minister of forestry, fisheries and environmental affairs Barbara Creece to enforce air quality legislation. This follows Eskom's delay in the closure of its ancient coal fired power stations. On line is Climate and Energy Campaigner, Nhlanhla Sibisi.

19 May 2020 10AM 10 min

Weekly economic report

In this week's world economic report, -Germany plunges into recession -Energy regulator Nersa grants Eskom approval to claw back R13.3 bn -Could Covid-19 be chance foe government to speed up reforms? On line is Senior Research Fellow at University of Pretoria, Dr Jason Musyoka.

19 May 2020 10AM 18 min

How can entrepreneurs financially emerge from Covid-19

Traditional models of business funding need to rethink if South African's small business and entrepreneurs are to emerge from the financially crippling covid-19 pandemic. On line is Senior extraordinary lecturer at Stellenbosch University Business School, Daniel Strauss.

19 May 2020 10AM 8 min

Ramadan under Lockdown with Arham Nasution

We continue with our Ramadan under lockdown seres and this time we head to Malaysia, which has been under lockdown since mid-March. the lockdown has been extended until June 9 but the country has eased a ban on mass prayers in Mosques, ahead of Eid, known as Hari Raya Aidi…

19 May 2020 10AM 15 min

Cracks emerge within the Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC)

The ministerial advisory committee (MAC) the body responsible for guiding the government in its response to covid-19 says the lockdown has no scientific basis for it to continue and should be called off. But on line for analysis is Chair for Social Security Systems and Administration Management at Wits University,…

18 May 2020 11AM 15 min

A Global Scientific Alliance Uniting Genomics and Public Health

A global coalition in Public Health Alliance for Genomics Epidemiology is working to combat epidemics like covid-19 by uniting public health practices with cutting-edge genomics research and analysis. On line is Research chair, Bioinformatics and Health Genomics at the university of western cape,(UWC) Professor Alan Christoffells.

18 May 2020 11AM 13 min

Is there a political fallout within Ministerial Advisory Committee?

Earlier we looked at tension between the ministerial advisory committee (MAC) and the ministerial task team responsible for the country's response to Covid-19. Scientists in the committee say certain information is being withheld and that the president is being mislead. But on line is Dr Zwelinzima Ndevu from the School…

18 May 2020 10AM 10 min

Behind the Headline with Shubnum Khan

In today's Behind the Headline where we profile leading South African personalities in the month of Ramadan, we chat to Shubnum Khan, author , artist and writer. Shubnum is currently working on her second novel, a collection of micro memoirs and essays of her strange life experiences and new artworks.

18 May 2020 10AM 15 min

Scores in killed at Kabul hospital in Afghanistan

A group of armed men rampaged through an Afghan hospital in Kabul on Tuesday, shooting dead mothers and babies. The raid in a maternity ward of Barchi national hospital left 24 people dead, including new born, mothers and nurses. On line from Kabul is South African journalist Kathy Whitehead.

18 May 2020 10AM 15 min

Weekly Middle East Report with MEE

We are back with our weekly Middle East Report in partnership with the London based Middle East Eye and on line is MEE editor in chief, David Hearst. More stories at www.MiddleEastEye.net. Twitt @MiddleEastEye.

14 May 2020 11AM 17 min

Rmadan under lockdown

In today's Ramadan under lockdown, we go to Australia where we link up with Luqmaan Philander, South African now living in New South Wales.

14 May 2020 11AM 19 min

The deadly side-effects of stigma during the covid-19 pandemic

Ever since the coronavirus pandemic was first recorded in the country, there has been increasing stigmatisation of people who have covid-19, thus impacting on those seeking treatment. so what is the best way to deal with this. on line is communication manager for TB-HIV Care, Alison Best.

13 May 2020 11AM 7 min

Should government allow E-commerce during lockdown?

As the government faces more pressure to speed up the process of re-opening the economy, there are incidences of retails closing down due to covid-19. Despite the downgrade to level-4, certain items are not available for purchase. So should e-commerce be allowed. On line is DonValley managing director Solly Moeng.

13 May 2020 11AM 13 min

Behind the Headline with Yusuf Abramjee

In today's Behind the Headline where we profile prominent Muslim personalities in South Africa during the month of Ramadan, we speak to well known former journalist and anti-crime activist Yusuf Abramjee. In 2012, former president Jacob Zuma bestowed on him the prestigious Order of Baobab for his contribution to community…

13 May 2020 10AM 18 min

Nurses Day celebrated under Covid-19 pandemic

Today is International Nurses Day founded to celebrate the birth of Florence Nightgale, a phenomenal woman who cared for fellow human being with dedication and compassion. This year's celebration is different, with coronavirus pandemic surging across the globe. But the people on the frontline of the pandemic are the nurses…

13 May 2020 3AM 9 min