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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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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

WCED unimpressed by students viral bullying video

The recent circulation of videos in which young females were filmed fighting has raised the ire of the public with many questioning steps taken by authorities to prevent this type of behaviour. In the latest incident one of the girls involved in a bullying attack against a Bonteheuwel girl that…
29 Jan 2019 8 min

Feedback: Western Cape IEC voters registration weekend

Earlier this week Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) wrapped up the final voter registration drive. With unregistered voters including young people being encouraged to do so this past weekend as well as registered voters who have changed their address online. More than 1,579 stations facilitated registration across the province. Joining us…
28 Jan 2019 9 min

Vygekraal Cemetery reaches burial capacity

Burial space at the Vygekraal Cemetery in Johnstone Road in Athlone is fast running out and new measures are being put in place to deal with the load. The announcement was made on with public being informed about the unavailability of grave space at the cemetery. It is believed that…
28 Jan 2019 6 min

District 6 Working Committee excited about future plans

The District 6 Working Committee hosted a public meeting at the Castle of Goodhope with District 6 claimants in attendance at the event. This ahead of the court hearing on 26 February 2019 in which government is expected to present plans to implement restitution in District six. Joining us online…
27 Jan 2019 9 min

Cape Town’s tourism figures steady despite 2018 Day Zero threat

The recent report released by Cape Town’s big attractions, Cape Town International Airport and STR’s Destination Report reveal reveal that the city recovery in terms of tourism is stabilising. This despite the third-quarter recession and the drought including other factors such as the shortened school holidays which resulted in the…
25 Jan 2019 7 min

Criminals destroy R7.6 million Lavender Hill Smart Park

What was once a colourful state-of-the-art play park is now an eye-sore for residents of Seawinds in Lavender Hill. This after criminals destroyed and vandalism of The R7.6 million Seawinds Smart Park over the past year. The world-class park opened in September 2017 and included a water play area where…
25 Jan 2019 8 min

BKCRA files responding affidavit after BLOK's second interdict

Now regarding the public participation process that is open for comments on the Bo-Kaap Heritage Protection Overlay Zone, the public are encouraged to submit written applications to motivate why the area should be preserved as a heritage site. This process comes after ongoing protest action by resident against developers in…
25 Jan 2019 21 min

The role of the SGB in the appointment process of teachers

Tania Wessels was recently fired from Mondale High School after complaints that she allegedly introduced occult practices in the classroom was lodged. Wessel has denied the claims that she exposed her pupils to satanism. Its is believed the 29-year-old was merely teaching her pupils ancient Egyptian history however learners complained…
24 Jan 2019 14 min

Unfair labour practices highlighted at WC Department of Labour

This week a group of demonstrators picketed outside the labour department offices in Mitchells Plain. The group was led by G@tvol Capetonian, in protest of the appointment of seven black staff instead of coloureds at the offices. Joining us online is Rozario Brown, resident who first highlighted the issue a…
24 Jan 2019 16 min

BLAC reacts to Police Minister Bheki Cele visit to Bonteheuwel

Police Minister Bheki Cele visited Bonteheuwel once again yesterday. His visit was received with mixed reactions by the community as many feel the promises made in October 2018 by the minister went unfulfilled. Residents have asked the minister to speed up the process in convening a workers summit in the…
23 Jan 2019 11 min

Bo-Kaap supporters forcefully removed from Greenpoint Stadium

On Tuesday evening at the Banyana Bnayana match, Bo-Kaap supporters were asked by stadium security personnel to remove posters in support of Bo-Kaap which they had brought with. Following supporters removing the posters, public order police allegedly manhandled one of the supporters. Kirsten Poking joins us to tell us more…
23 Jan 2019 11 min

Legal vs. illegal street racing

A video clip doing the rounds on social media showing the BMW crash on the N1 outgoing at the Sable Road off-ramp is being circulated and debated. With some supporting illegal street racing and others objecting to the dangerous sport which poses a risk to the driver and other road…
23 Jan 2019 26 min

Adoption fraternity concerned over amendments to adoptive laws

The National Child Protection Forum voiced concerns about amendments made to Sections 249 and 259 of the Children’s Act of 2005 published in the Government Gazette in late October last year. If passed and implemented the Law would make it illegal for anyone to charge fees for professional adoptive services…
22 Jan 2019 11 min

Is an all out gang war brewing in Bonteheuwel?

The National Minister of Police will be meeting with the various stakeholders of the Bontehevel community this morning . This following the recent flare of gang violence in the area which have claimed innocent lives. Joining us online is Graham Lindhorst, chairperson of the Bishop Lavis CPF precinct overseeing Bonteheuvel,…
21 Jan 2019 8 min
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