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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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Blue Flag Status awarded to 66 beaches in SA

The Blue Flag status awarded was recently awarded to 66 of SOuth Africa’s top beaches. This includes 46 beaches, 8 marinas and by 12 sustainable tourism boats around South Africa that will proudly have the Blue Flags flown come the 1st Novemeber as part of the 2018/19 South African Blue…
16 Oct 2018 6 min

Former officer implicated in Ahmed Timol Murder expected back in court

Joao Rodrigues, the former police officer, that was recently charged for the murder of Ahmed Timol as well as defeating the end of Justice, will once again be returning to court next week. This after the Pretoria High Court, last year, found that Timol did not commit suicide but was…
16 Oct 2018 12 min

Alleged suspects arrested for murder of Ameerodien Noordien denied bail

Yesterday the two alleged suspects including a 17-year-old minor arrested for the murder of Ameerodien Noordien, was denied bail. The public was not allowed entry into the court including a group of approximately 30 residents from Hanover Park who had gathered outside the Athlone Magistrate court to picket for NO…
16 Oct 2018 8 min

Little is known about the 19 suspects in court for Durban mosque attacks

While the 19 alleged suspects arrested by the Hawks two weeks, for the spate of bombings in and around Durban appeared in court earlier this week. Little is known about the case due to media and public not being allowed to access into the courtroom. Joining us for an analysis…
16 Oct 2018 11 min

Thousands of NUMSA members embark on indefinite strike

Yesterday more than ten - thousand members of metalworkers’ union Numsa in the plastics sector embarked on an indefinite national strike. Workers participating in the nationwide strike are demanding a 15-per cent salary increase Joining us online is Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, Numsa’s spokesperson
16 Oct 2018 4 min

Umalusi: "Just in time printing'' to help curb NSC paper leaks

Following months of hard work and preparation candidates registered for the 2018 National Senior Certificate will, this week, commence their final exam. This includes close to 80 000 learners both full-time and part time, expected to sit for their final exams. Today 37 340 will write their first practical exams…
15 Oct 2018 6 min

''Baby Saver'' hopes to alleviate baby dumping

The Baby Saver Launch Day took place over the weekend with the call that no baby ought to be dumped in a rubbish bin, rubbish dump or drain. The organizers have called upon pregnant women in distress to the Zoe Project which provides help. Online is community activist Lucinda Evans.
15 Oct 2018 8 min

Tensions flare in Bishop Lavis during shootout between Police and gangs

Yesterday the Bishop Lavis Day Hospital was temporarily closed following a shootout between police and gangsters in an area commonly known as Kriefgat, near Bishop Lavis. Some roads were also blocked with burning tyres and vehicles set alight. The shooting was allegedly sparked by rival gangs from Kriefgat and Valhalla…
12 Oct 2018 7 min

Update on strike action by sassa workers following suspension of biometric system

The South African Social Service Agency have suspended the biometric system following the recent strike action of SASSA workers belonging to The National Education‚ Health and Allied Workers' Union (Nehawu). The strike action comes after SASSA failed to address challenges brought about by the recent change in the distribution of…
12 Oct 2018 14 min

To PAGAD or not to PAGAD? That is the question.

Bonteheuwel ward councillor Angus McKenzie has met with members of People Against Gangsterism and Drugs (PAGAD), after they were looking to enter Bonteheuwel to combat gang violence. The move has however not been welcomed by all, but instead flawed by politicking.
12 Oct 2018 10 min

Feedback on Housing Tribunal and petition against Communicare

Yesterday residents from Ruiterwacht met with the Rental Housing Tribunal who provided them with feedback complaints lodged against Communicare. This includes issues related to rental cost, security concerns and alleged illegal and intimidating correspondence received from communicare Attorneys. The tenants also launched a petition against communicare which they will hand…
11 Oct 2018 20 min

Conflicting reports on motivation behind violence in Blikkiesdorp

Order has been restored in the Blikkiesdorp following the recent fire which gutted 20 informal dwellings and the death of a 20-year-old male who fatally assaulted in the area. Since the incident occurred we have received conflicting reports about the violence being started due to racial tension between community from…
11 Oct 2018 8 min

Caretaker and family victims of robbery at Oudekraal Karamat

The caretaker of the Kramat Of Sheikh Noorul Mubeen in Oudekraal including his wife and mother was recently attacked and robbed at the historical burial site. A group of unidentified males gained access to the living quarters of the caretaker’s home stealing mobiles phone after they allegedly assaulted them. The…
10 Oct 2018 6 min

Blikkiesdorp homes destroyed in blaze.

More than 100 people are currently displaced following a recent fire that erupted at an informal settlement in Blikkiesdorp over the weekend. The fire spread to 20 homes in the area after a group of people allegedly set a drug house on fire. According to Police one man aged 20-year-old…
9 Oct 2018 9 min
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