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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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SONA 2019 post-analysis

SONA 2019 has come and gone, we now unpack key statements made by President Cyril Ramaphosa at Parliament last night.
8 Feb 2019 17 min

Shock and condemnation after San Souci Girls High video goes viral

Yesterday officials of the Western Cape Education Department visted Sans Souci Girls High School, following a video that went viral, showing an altercation between a teacher and student. The shorter version of the video has been widely shared however there are reports of a longer version showing what happened prior…
7 Feb 2019 22 min

Ethical and accountable leadership as key mark of democracy

When President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the 2018 State of the Nation address many goals were set to improve conditions in South Africa. With government outlining plans to stimulate economic growth including unemployment, education and health. However some of the 2018 goals were not met bringing into questions the ethics and…
7 Feb 2019 11 min

Pre-analysis ahead of SONA 2019

Today the State of the Nation Address will outline how the country has progressed since the last address in 2018. With President Cyril Ramaphosa expected to deliver the speech that will project the future plans including issues relating to job creation, education, health, stamping corruption etc. Joining us online the…
7 Feb 2019 22 min

Israeli lead consortium makes R4,8 billion bid for Clover

A newly formed company, Milco SA, has announced that it would make an offer to acquire the entire issued share capital of Clover Industries Limited for R25/share, valuing the company at R4,8 billion. CBC Group International, an Israeli company will own 60% of Milco following the transaction. This morning we…
6 Feb 2019 7 min

Beachgoer details Clifton incident at parliament inquiry

Yesterday the individuals involved in the alleged “racist” incident that transpired on Clifton Forth Beach toward the end of last year, appeared before Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Environmental Affairs for an inquiry. The group allege that beachgoers were escorted off the beach by private security company Professional Protection Alternatives (PPA)…
5 Feb 2019 21 min

Western Cape High Court rules on Cissie Gool House

A recent Western Cape High Court ruling will prevent further occupation of the the old Woodstock Hospital otherwise known as Cissie Gool House. This means no new people would be allowed to move onto the premises and prevents the City of Cape Town from evicting current occupiers. Joining us online…
4 Feb 2019 16 min

Manenberg crime activist to represent SA at London Global Crime Conference

The conference hosted by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime in London brings together a network of law enforcement, governance and development practitioners who will be engaging in issues of organized crime and solutions to restore peace. This includes South African representation by experts and crime fighting activitst sharing…
3 Feb 2019 9 min

Event: The Wholesome Cape Town Big Walk presented by Double O

Its that time of the year when the organisers of the annual Wholesome Cape Town Big Walk presented by Double O mobilise the public to help raise funds for charity organizations in and around Cape Town. This includes encouraging people to adopt a healthy lifestyle including many who might have…
1 Feb 2019 15 min

SAHUC preps underway for Hajj 2019

Now the South African Hajj and Umrah Council are already preparing for the 2019 Hajj period with various processes being conducted to ensure prospective Hujaaj know what is required of them. Member of SAHUC recently met with key figures of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation discussing the outcomes…
1 Feb 2019 37 min

Sheikh Ibrahim Gabriels, appointed Director of Al Quds Foundation SA

Shaykh Ibrahim Gabriels has been inaugurated as the successor to the late Maulana Igsaan Hendricks as the new director of Al Quds Foundation. Shaykh Grabriels was instrumental in establishing the weekly Thursday night Palestinian programme at Masjidul Rawbie in Portlands and has led numerous solidarity rallies in Cape Town. He…
31 Jan 2019 7 min

RAF responds to proposed Road Accident Benefit Scheme (RABS) Bill

We continue the discussion the Parliament’s portfolio committee on transport pushing for the approval of the Road Accident Benefit Scheme (RABS) Bill that would replace Road Accident Fund (RAF) The (RABS) Bill also allows for traffic offenders such as drunk drivers to receive compensation. Online is RAF senior manager Chris…
30 Jan 2019 7 min

Proposed Road Accident Benefit Scheme (RABS) Bill to benefit road offenders

Parliament’s portfolio committee on transport want to prioritize the approval of the Road Accident Benefit Scheme (RABS) Bill which would replace Road Accident Fund (RAF. This means that drunk drivers will be compensated under the (RABS) Bill and result in accident victims and their dependent receiving a reduced payment as…
30 Jan 2019 7 min

Kramat on Signal Hill unscathed by recent fire

The recent fire near the Kramat on Signal Hill has amazingly left the the final resting place one of Cape Town’s Auliyah lied buried in the area unscathed. This after the devastating fire on Signal Hill spread rapidly from the mountain to the slopes of Sea Point and Fresnaye earlier…
29 Jan 2019 8 min

3D printing helps surgeons plan and practice ahead of procedures

A new 3D printing laboratory is making it possible for surgeons to create models of patients’ anatomy. This now means that the three dimensional teachnique might soon replace the conventional method of assessing ailments such as tumours, fractures or deformities affecting their patients’ musculoskeletal system. This includes X-rays, computer tomography…
29 Jan 2019 7 min
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