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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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D6 land restitution matter heads to Western Cape high Court today

Today the first court hearing of the land claims case between D6 working committee and the Government of South Africa will be heard at the Western Cape High Court. This following the application by the District Working committee in May this year, against the SA government for alleged failure to…
26 Nov 2018 6 min

D6 land claims to be heard in WC High Court on Monday

The first hearing of the land claims court case between D6 working committee and the Government of South Africa will head to the Western Cape High Court on Monday. This after District Working committee filed an application against the SA government for allegedly failing to follow through on their obligation…
23 Nov 2018 12 min

President Cyril Ramaphosa's recycled reshuffled cabinet

Yesterday the cabinet of President Cyril Ramaphosa was reshuffled following the death of late Minister of Environmental Affairs, Ms Edna Molewa who passed away in September this. The changes also come after the recent resignation of Malusi Gigaba as Home Affairs Minister. This newly appointed ministers include Minister of Home…
23 Nov 2018 14 min

A video depicting police brutality on Bonteheuwel residents emerges

Yesterday Bonteheuwel residents, supported by the Bonteheuwel Rate Payers and Tenants Association (BRATA) protested Sub-Council 5 for alleged corruption and failure in delivering services to the area. Videos on social media portray shocking police brutality towards residents who demanded answers from the sub council. Nadia Mayman a Bonteheuwel resident and…
22 Nov 2018 13 min

Attorney Sihaam Samaai: Our courts are being used against our people

Protests against high-rise buildings in the area has long been a contentious issue, with residents requesting for Bo-Kaap to be pegged as a heritage site. Property development group Blok is currently in the process of building a 12-storey apartment complex in Lion Street. On Monday, 12th November, Blok issued an…
22 Nov 2018 16 min

South African Child Gauge 2018

Yesterday the on-World Children Day, 2018 edition of The South African Child Gauge was launched to highlight the status of South Africa's children. With this year’s research revealing 2018focusing on children in relation to families and their development. Online is Shanaaz Mathews, director of the Children's Institute and a Child…
21 Nov 2018 6 min

Bo-Kaap public meeting to be held on Tuesday evening

In light of the recent interdict filed by BLOK against Bo-Kaap residents and parties the Bo-Kaap Collective in collaboration with Bo-Kaap Ratepayers and residents Association will host a public meeting tonight. Joining us online is Shafwaan Loubsher, member of the Bo Kaap Collective And working group that collaborated with Bo…
19 Nov 2018 6 min

SANZAF and MJC in joint efforts for Imam upliftment initative

In a bid to support imam within our community, the South African National Zakaah Fund and the Muslim Judicial Council of South Africa are planning to launch a joined initiative aimed at developing Imām serving communities including those working in areas with major social challenges. Joining us online is Ml…
16 Nov 2018 8 min

Fight against gentrification and developers in Bo-Kaap divide residents

The Bo-Kaap Youth Movement (BKYM) has been called out by residents in the area alleging that the group is siding with property developer Blok. This after the Bo-Kaap Youth Movement allegedly met with developers Blok. For more on this VOC’s Breakfast Beat host Sabera Sheik Essop spoke to a member…
16 Nov 2018 8 min

Social activist files complaint at CRL Commission against Johan van Wyk

The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission) has confirmed receiving a complaint from social activist Yusuf Abramjee against Johan van Wyk for alleged Islamophobic remarks. This comes after a statement in which van Wyk allegedly accused Muslims of…
16 Nov 2018 6 min

Migrant workers exploited in SA fast-food restaurants

A recent video circulated on social media exposing a fast food outlets for alleged exploitation of employees has brought to light the challenges foreign national face during Immigration to another country. This includes working condition at some food outlets in South Africa who take advantage of individuals desperation. Joining us…
15 Nov 2018 9 min
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