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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
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Fears grow of a coronavirus pandemic

The rapid spread of the novel coronavirus has raised the spectre of a global pandemic as governments ramp up their emergency responses, despite signs that the outbreak may be easing in China. In fact, the coronavirus is spreading more quickly in Europe, the Middle East and other parts of the…
4 Mar 2020 6AM 15 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's report, former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has died at the age of 91. Mubarak came to power following the assassination of Anwar Sadat. in 1981 . In Ethiopia, dozens of opposition prisoners are to be freed from prisons in a move aimed at widening the political and…
3 Mar 2020 8AM 10 min

Violence erupts in India

At least 21 people have been killed after India''s capital was hit by the worst religious violence in decades. People went on rampage in Muslim populated areas in north east of Delhi killing people and damaging mosques. India's nationalist prime minister Narendra Modi, who hosted Donald Trump has been criticised…
3 Mar 2020 8AM 12 min

Weekly ME report with Middle East Eye

VOC Drivetime has started a weekly series with Middle East Eye, a London-based online news agency covering news in the Middle East. Middle East Eye brings together influential writers, analysts and thought leaders, to create a balanced picture of the social, financial and political undercurrents shaping the Middle East. To…
3 Mar 2020 8AM 22 min

US / Taliban sign peace deal

The US has signed a peace deal with Taliban leaders that would end the longest war if both sides keep to its commitments. The deal will see the US reduce deployment numbers in Afghanistan over the next several months. For analysis is former special representative of Afghanistan to South Africa,…
3 Mar 2020 8AM 17 min

Violence escalates in India

At least 24 people have been killed after India's capital was hit by the worst religious violence in decades. Groups of Hindus went on a rampage in Muslim populated areas of north east Delhi killing people and damaging mosques. India's nationalist prime minister Narendra Modi, who hosted Donald Trump, has…
27 Feb 2020 4AM 12 min

Weekly ME report with Middle East Eye

VOC Drivetime has started a weekly series with Middle East Eye, a London-based online news agency covering news in the Middle East. Middle East Eye brings together influential writers, analysts and thought leaders, to create a balanced picture of the social, financial and political undercurrents shaping the Middle East. To…
20 Feb 2020 10AM 26 min

MSF continues to treat people in Iraq

As protests continue to rock Iraq's southern city of Nasiriyah, Doctors Without Boarders (MSF) teams continue to support local hospitals to prepare for trauma and mass casualty incidents . On line is MSF Southern Africa Field Worker who has just returned from Baghdad in Iraq, Eben van Tonder.
20 Feb 2020 9AM 8 min

SONA debate turns chaotic

Politicians have been slammed for using Gender Based Violence (GBV)to score political gains. During yesterday's debate, ANC MP Boy Mamabolo accused EFF leader Julius Malema of abusing his wife Mantoa. Malema changed tactic and accused president Ramaphosa of having abused his wife Nomazizi.
19 Feb 2020 10AM 11 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's Africa report, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in Africa visiting Senegal, Ethiopia and Angola. His visit has received mixed signals amid travel bans and military cuts to some African states. In Burundi, main opposition have picked Agathon Rwasa as its candidate for the country's May…
19 Feb 2020 9AM 11 min

85 South Africans stranded in China

The Democratic Alliance has requested urgent Executive Statement from minister of International Relations Naledi Pandor on the fate of 85 stranded South Africans in China. The stranded South Africans are unable to return home following the outbreak of the deadly Coronavirus in China. On line is DA shadow minister of…
19 Feb 2020 9AM 6 min

INHSU conference in Cape Town

The International Network on Hepatitis in Substance Users (INHSU) is taking place at Double Tree hotel in Cape Town. And some of the topics on the agenda include, Human Rights and Gender to advance drug policy. On line is Clinical anesthetist in psychology and part of Muslim Education and Welfare…
18 Feb 2020 9AM 7 min

DOI releases report on legislative failures

The Dullah Omar Institute (DOI) will release two research papers which will deal with board appointments to SOE. The research was prompted by mounting evidence of the governance failures in SOEs that has resulted in huge financial losses to the state. On line is Research and Advocacy Officer at Dullah…
18 Feb 2020 9AM 7 min

Court grants order to have refugees evicted

The Western Cape High Court has granted an interim eviction order to the City of Cape to evict protesting foreign nationals from the Methodist church. In December last year, the city applied to the courts to prevent the protesters from flouting the bylaws. So what next for the affected families?…
18 Feb 2020 9AM 10 min

Syrians face desperate conditions in camps

About 800,000 Syrians are facing desperate conditions in camps. In the past four days alone, more than 150,000 Syrians have fled villages as government forces close in on rebel held Idlib. A military offensive in the last rebel held region in northern Syria is causing the largest single displacement of…
17 Feb 2020 10AM 12 min

Too late to apologise for De Klerk?

Former apartheid president FW de Klerk 's Foundation has withdrawn its statement in which it said apartheid was not a crime against humanity. De Klerk had caused the ire of the country following his recent interview in which he said apartheid can not be classified as genocide. On line is…
17 Feb 2020 10AM 11 min

FW de Klerks apology over Apartheid comment should be in person

Tension is mounting over apartheid president FW de Klerk's comments that apartheid was not necessarily a crime against humanity, with South Africans, activists and political parties adding their voices. On line is Congress of the People (COPE) national spokesperson, Dennis Bloem.
17 Feb 2020 9AM 10 min

Media Hit Parade

We are back with our weekly Media Hit Parade where we look at stories hitting the numbers. On line is Director at Acumen Media, Tonya Khoury
14 Feb 2020 10AM 15 min

Hamas determined to thwart Trump's deal

Hamas alongside all Palestinian factions are determined to resist the Israel occupation and face off the “deal of the century”. Hamas has urged the PLA to revoke its recognition of Israeli occupation and put an end to security collaboration. On line is Hamas Head of Council on International Relations, Dr…
14 Feb 2020 10AM 14 min
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