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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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Activist angered over state of Lentegeur Sports Complex

Now while grassroot sporting clubs have to work extra hard to prove their competitive skills on the field. Many sporting bodies from the Cape Flats do not have access to proper sporting facilities as many poorly maintained. This is a issue a group of concerns residents are highlighting to try…
20 Mar 2019 14 min

Analysis: How will a police strike impact SA?

We know police provide a essential service to communities affected by crime and gang violence. Which is why reports of officers threatening to go on strike can not be taken lightly. Now it is unclear whether the strike will or will not happen because The South African Police Service says…
19 Mar 2019 10 min

Counselling Hub increases access to affordable mental health services in CT

Now as you may know quality healthcare comes with a price tag which many people from lower income communities cannot afford. This can become problematic as people that struggle financially and suffer from mental health illnesses are further exposed to the stigmatization of being labeled abnormal. This morning we shed…
19 Mar 2019 11 min

SAPO to eliminate SASSA cash payments in rural areas

A reduction in the number of people using SASSA paypoint to receive cash payouts has prompted the agency stop the service. The South African Post Office services has already briefed the parliament portfolio committee about plans to scrap the cash payment services at its offices. For more on this we…
18 Mar 2019 16 min

Mass janazah planned for musallees of New Zealand terror attack

The past few days could not have been easy for New Zealander still reeling from the aftermath of the horrific Mosque Attacks. It’s a story that has been widely spoken about with many taken to scooial media to express disgust and anger at the bloodshed during the attacks on muslim…
18 Mar 2019 9 min

Imam at Linwood masjid recalls brutal attack

The Imam of the Linwood Masjid in Christchurch, New Zealand has described the initial moments during today's shooting inside the mosque. Maulana Abdul Lateef spoke to VOC today
15 Mar 2019 11 min

City responds to lack of light allocation in Khayelitsha

Yesterday we discussed the concerns raised by The Social Justice Coalition that has for a very long time been highlighted the disparities in the allocation of resources across Cape Town. With lighting in the Khayelistha being the latest issue the SJC claim is lacking in the area. However the City…
14 Mar 2019 8 min

Attack on eyewitness home forces family to flee Mannenberg

We recently highlighted how many families on the Cape Flats have not found closure for the murders of loved ones killed in gang crossfires. Which is partly due to lack of evidence as well witnesses not coming forward to testify in court cases out of fear of being intimidated or…
14 Mar 2019 13 min

City of Cape Town adjusts level 3 watering restrictions

Avid gardner that’s had to adjust water usage due to the restrictions imposed in Cape Town are onces again allowed to water their garden. This comes after the City of Cape Town relaxed Level 3 water restrictions for the irrigation of gardens As you may know Cape Town is recovering…
13 Mar 2019 28 min

Franschoek's first mosque approaches completion

It is always encouraging when our neigbouring communities put Islam on the towns map. Such a town is Franschoek, a popular holiday destination which will see the first mosque soon opening. Joining us to share the exciting news is Imam Ali Reza Abrahams
12 Mar 2019 13 min

MJC calls upon legal fraternity to assist Bo Kaap

Public comments to have the Bo-Kaap area included in the heritage protection overlay zone has been streaming in. With more than 2000 people adding their voice to the proposal which aims to protect the historial aspects of the area. This includes the religious monuments such as the Tana Baru being…
12 Mar 2019 7 min

Former apartheid death squad member granted parole

Now apartheid era hitman and convicted murderer Ferdi Barnard has been granted parole. This is especially concerning as there are many families still fighting for justice for loved ones killed during the years of apartheid. Such as the family of the late Ahmed Timol currently fighting a legal battle against…
11 Mar 2019 14 min

Concerned resident battles Councillor on Bonteheuwel housing initiative

Residents are objecting a housing initiative they allege will be built on public sites in the area. They are also dissatisfied with the lack of public participation and claim that they were not consulted about the housing plans for the area.The concerns were tabled at a public meeting yesterday Joining…
7 Mar 2019 10 min
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