MK Celebrates 50 year anniversary

Last week I had the opportunity to interview former Rivonia trialist, Denis Goldberg about the role he played in Umkhonto weSizwe. This interview was first flighted on the Voice of the Cape Drivetime Show host by Shafiq Morton on 16 December 2011. DENIS GOLDBERG PART 1 by Darendse DENIS GOLDBERG PART 2 by Darendse

Flame of Democracy lit at Constitution Hill

Last Sunday Deputy President, Kgalema Mothlante lit the Flame of Democracy at Constitution Hill to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the signing of South Africa’s Constitution. The torch used by Deptuty President Mothlante to light the flame came from a candle lit by former President, Nelson Mandela at his home in Quna. VOC Current Affairs Producer, Dorianne Arendse spoke to Lauren Segal one of the members of the Constitutional Hill Trust about the exhibition that is currently taking place at the Constitutional Court… CONCOURT ANNIVERSARY by Darendse This interview was first aired on Voice of the Cape's Drivetime show on 14 December 2011

President Jacob Zuma honours political prisoners

Last week President Jacob Zuma honoured 134 political prisoners who were executed at the gallows at Pretoria Central Prison during Apartheid. Voice of the Cape Current Affairs Producer, Dorianne Arendse spoke to Mac Maharaj, the spokesperson for President Jacob Zuma about the event which took place on 15 December 2011... Pretoria Central Prison by Darendse This interview was first aired on the Voice of the Cape Drivetime Show on 14 December 2011

FAMSA marches in support of the 16 Days of Activism of No Violence Against Women and Children

On Saturday 26 November 2011, Families South Africa held their annual Mini Men's March. Hundreds of children from various schools across the province gathered at Keizergracht on Saturday morning and marched to Parliament in support of the 16 Days of Activism of No Violence Against Women and Children. The following audio was first broadcast on Voice of the Cape on Tuesday 29 November 2011. This feature was produced by Dorianne Arendse...

16 Days of Activism of No Violence Against Women and Children by Darendse

Commission of Inquiry launched into Arms Deal

President Jacob Zuma this week announced that a commission of inquiry will be launched into the Arms Deal. Two years ago according to the Presidency legal proceedings were instituted in the Western Cape High Court asking the Court to direct the President to appoint an indepedent judicial commission of inquiry into allegations of wrongdoing or to require him to reconsider his refusal to do so. It later transpired that the Western Cape High Court was the wrong forum to hear the matter. An application was then brought in the Constitutional Court. The matter is set down for hearing on 17 November 2011. Below is an interview I conducted with the spokesperson for President Jacob Zuma, Mac Maharaj about the commission of inquiry into the Arms Deal. This interview was first broadcast on the Voice of the Cape's Drivetime Show on 16 September 2011...

MAC MAHARAJ by Dorianne

Somalia Day 10- Final update with Shafiq Morton

This is the last interview conducted with VOC Drivetime Presenter Shafiq Morton who was traveling with the Gift of the Givers Aid Mission to Somalia. Morton returns to South Africa today. This interview was first broadcast on the Voice of the Cape on 16 September 2011...

DT 16-09-11 SHAFIQ MORTON UPDATE 10 by Dorianne

Somalia Day 9 - Update with Shafiq Morton

The following interview was first broadcast on the Voice of the Cape Drivetime Show on Thursday 15 September 2011. I spoke to Voice of the Cape's Drivetime Presenter and senior journalist, Shafiq Morton who is currently traveling with the Gift of the Givers to Somalia...

DT 15-09-11 SHAFIQ MORTON UPDATE 9 by Dorianne

Somalia Day 8 - Update with Shafiq Morton

It is Day 8 for Gift of the Givers in Somalia. They are currently in the famine struck country to help Somalis who were dying of starvation. Our Drive time presenter and senior journalist, Shafiq Morton is with the aid mission. VOC Journalist Faatimah Hendricks spoke to him today. This interview was first broadcast on the Voice of the Cape Drivetime Show on Wednesday 14 September 2011....

DT 14-09-11 SHAFIQ MORTON DAY 8 by Dorianne

Somalia Day 6- Update with Shafiq Morton

It is day six of the Gift of the Givers Aid Mission to Somalia. The following is an interview I conducted with Voice of the Cape Drivetime Presenter, Shafiq Morton who is in the Horn of Africa. This interview was first broadcast on the Voice of the Cape on Monday 12 September 2011

DT 12-09-11 SHAFIQ MORTON UPDATE 4 by Dorianne

Somalia Day 7 Update with Shafiq Morton

The following is an interview I conducted with VOC Drivetime Presenter, Shafiq Morton who is currently traveling with Gift of the Givers to Somalia, where a team of doctors is providing life saving medical treatment. This interview was first broadcast on Voice of the Cape on Tuesday 13 September 2011

DT 13-09-11 SHAFIQ MORTON UPDATE 5 by Dorianne

Day 3: In the Horn of Africa

Dorianne Arendse

The following is an interview I conducted with Voice of the Cape Drivetime Presenter, Shafiq Morton on Day 3 of his trip to Somalia. This interview was broadcast on the 9 September 2011 on Voice of the Cape.

DT 09-09-11 SHAFIQ MORTON UPDATE 3 by Dorianne

Day 2 In the Horn of Africa

The following interview was conducted with VOC Drivetime Presenter on the second day of the Gift of the Givers Aid Mission to Somalia. The interview was first broadcast on the 8th September 2011 and was done via sat phone...

DT 08-09-11 SHAFIQ MORTON UPDATE 2 by Dorianne

Day 1- In the Horn of Africa

Below is an interview I conducted with VOC Drivetime Presenter, Shafiq Morton, shortly after he arrived in Somalia, with the Gift of the Givers Aid Mission. This was first broadcast on the Voice of the Cape's Drivetime show on last Wednesday.

Interview with Shafiq Morton on his trip to Somalia, day one by Dorianne