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VOC Breakfast

High-energy, informative and hard-hitting, Breakfast Beat packs a mean punch. This show is a current affairs and actuality show, which focuses mainly on issues that are of concern to the community that Voice of the Cape serves. The show feature interviews with prominent politicians, community activists, religious leaders, academic experts and ordinary people. Presenters Sabera, Goolam and producer Loushe make up this dynamic team – all very different personalities that make for interesting conversation, heated debates and plenty of laughs and tears. This show is listener driven and the team loves engaging with callers – no topic is off-bounds! We serve you breakfast every morning Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 9am.
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Shocking child murder rate in Western Cape

Missing toddler’ Oderick Lucas was discovered in a drain by children trying to retrieve a ball. His life senselessly lost and death adding to the high child mortality rate. How do we prevent the senseless death? Joining us online is Patric Soloman, director of child protection and advocacy group Molo…
4 Apr 2019 14 min

Increase in fuel price has ripple effect for fed up South Africans

The massive fuel price increase will not only impact on mororist tanks but will also impact consumers negatively the cost of living. This includes increase of food prices.The shocking reality is that economists have predicted more fuel hikes. For analysis on this we chat to Mervin Abrahams, programme co Ordinator…
3 Apr 2019 7 min

C-sections 50 times more deadly for African women

Now believe it or not Caesarean sections might speed up the birthing process and save you the pains of labour. But a new research study published in the Lancet Global Health journal reveals that C-sections were 50 times more deadly for African women. Joining us online is Professor Bruce Biccard,…
3 Apr 2019 9 min

SATHOA cautions travelers on selecting reputable travel operators

We continue the discussion on latest shocking story in which two Capetonian women who were meant to leave for a trip to Turkey and Dubai, were allegedly scammed by a travel operator. After handing more than R50 000 for the trip, to the agent who has since gone off the…
2 Apr 2019 10 min

Ashraf Garda ready for change

On Thursday 28 March 2019 seasoned broadcaster Ashraf Garda bid farewell to listeners of SAfm as his radio career at the SABC came to an end. Dubbed the “media man” followers have been keen to find out what’s next for Garda? Online this morning we speak to Ashraf Garda
1 Apr 2019 21 min

UCT Council sends motion back to Senate on Israeli institutions

On Saturday, The University of Cape Town (UCT) council could not yet decide whether or not it should boycott Israeli universities. It resolved to refer the matter back to the Senate. The council "separately resolved" to reaffirm its commitment to supporting the rights and freedom of all people recognised under…
1 Apr 2019 11 min

The Good Party Manifesto

Now the past few Friday Breakfast Beat shows has been pretty interesting with political party members sitting with us to unpack what their party stands for. This includes making promises to South Africans voters in the ran up to the National Elections. Well its just become more interesting as we…
29 Mar 2019 44 min

Bo-Kaap HPOZ approved

The City Council has given their stamp of approval to have Bo-Kaap included in the heritage protection overlay zone (HPOZ). Which means this is a victory for the Bo-Kaap residents who have proactively been fighting for the area to be recognised in the (HPOZ). However the ANC has noted some…
29 Mar 2019 6 min

Not much hope for rape survivors in detention

Now while there are many organisations providing counselling to survivors of rape. The impact of any form of sexual abuse has long term effects on indviduals who suffer at the hands of their prepetrators. With some left with no option escaping, such as rape survivors, assaulted in detention who are…
28 Mar 2019 12 min

20 billion rand injection to address key issues within WC health service

Now as you may know the government hospital provide a crucial service to many people who cannot afford private healthcare. Its also a government entity that has in the past months been criticised for being under resources and health workers overworked. However health services might soon change with the province…
27 Mar 2019 19 min

Elections: MJC satisfied with IEC considerations for Muslim voters

Now come the 8th May thousands of South Africans will head to the different voting stations across the country to make their mark during the National and Provincial elections. This includes many muslims voters and Idependent Electoral Commission (IEC) official fast on the day which conincides with the month of…
26 Mar 2019 11 min

Gift Of The Givers heads to Mozimbique to assist rescue and medical mission

Gift of the Givers and South African National Defernce Force ( SANDF) has rushed into assist thousands of people injured and displaced in the cyclone striken areas of Mozambique. This after thousands of homes were destroyed by Cyclone Idia which claimed the lives of more than 400 people. Joining us…
26 Mar 2019 10 min

National Freedom Party unpacks its manifesto

Now as you may know the next few weeks different political parties will be unpacking their manifesto. This ahead of the elections on the 8 May 2019 when South Africans head to the polls to cast their vote. Its going to be a very interesting period to watch how things…
22 Mar 2019 59 min

Traders uncertain about future of Green Point Market

Now as you may recall in 2009 the popular Green Point market was shutdown to make way for the construction of the Cape Town Stadium which hosted the World Cup in 2010. The market was meant to be reinstated however the City has still not given traders any indication of…
22 Mar 2019 7 min

City responds to activist complaints on Lentegeur Sports Complex

A group of local activist from the Mitchells Plain community has voiced concerns about the poor conditions of sporting facilities in the area. With Lenterguer, Woodlands and Rocklands Sport grounds being identified as the venues allegedly neglected. Joining us online is Cllr Zahid Badroodien, Mayco member for community services and…
22 Mar 2019 13 min

Tributes and tears flow for Voice of the Cape's Nur Morton

Inna Lillaahie wa inna ilayhi rajioon It is with immense sadness and complete shock that we convey the news of the passing of VOC sales consultant Nur Morton. Nur is the wife of presenter Shafiq Morton and the daughter of the late Shaykh Ebrahim Hendricks of the Azzavia Masjid. Aunty…
20 Mar 2019 33 min
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