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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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Bo Kaap and District Six community

Well the Bo Kaap and District Six community also had some representation at the summit. Shaykh Dawood Terblanche and other Bo Kaap activists were there to give input on the need for urban land reform. We know that concerns over land and housing have been at the centre of the…
23 Jul 2018 6 min

MJC VISIT MADIBA BIRTH PLACE IN HONOUR OF ICON LEGACY.mp3

Yesterday members of the Muslim Judicial Council visited the birth place of former President Nelson Mandela, in the Mvesu village situated in the Eastern Cape. The delegation received a special invitation from the Mandela family and the Mvezo Traditional Council to attend the Centenary Celebration paying tribute to the former…
19 Jul 2018 10 min

Analysis on Gang shifts/formations and the spike in gang violence on the Cape Flats.

Earlier this year at a community engagement event in Mitchell’s plain, the Minister of Police Bheki Cele, announced the policing strategy to combat crime and gang violence. This includes the recent introduction of 269 police officers deployed, from other provinces as part of Operation Thunder, to the Western Cape However…
19 Jul 2018 9 min

Madiba Family celebrates 100 years

As the world marks, what would have been Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday, this day is even more significant for the family of the former struggle icon, who shared their son, husband, father and grandfather with the nation. VOC reporter Thakira Desai, spoke to the grandson of Madiba, Chief Mandla Mandela…
18 Jul 2018 23 min

How do we define Madiba's legacy?

Nelson Rolihlahla (Ro-li –gla-gla ) Mandela born, would have celebrated his 100th Birthday today. He was known as a South African anti-apartheid activist and political leader however he remains a global even after his demise. With today marking Nelson Mandela International Day and the centenary celebration, we reflect on the…
18 Jul 2018 5 min

Closure of Eastridge clinic after fatal shooting

The Eastridge Clinic was closed after a 23-year-old man was shot and killed by an unknown suspect at the facility earlier this week. Police confirmed that the circumstances surrounding the death of the man is being investigated and the motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage. Alderman JP…
17 Jul 2018 9 min

Benefits of informed protest action for land and housing

As a result of the housing shortage in the province, the number of land and housing protest has increased in the past few months. Over a period of four months for this year alone, The City of Cape, the Anti-Land Invasion Unit removed 26,000 illegal structures. The figure being nearly…
16 Jul 2018 8 min

Benefits of constructive protest action

Public engaged in protest in South Africa are protected by the constitutions which, according to Section 17 of the Constitution, gives everyone the opportunity to peacefully speak up for what they need without resorting to violence. However in practice, the results are not always favourable particularly for public who engage…
16 Jul 2018 11 min

Analysis on kidnapping for ransom crimes in South Africa

Community Safety MEC in the Western Cape, Dan Plato condemned the recent kidnapping of Cape Town businessman Liyaqat Parker who was abducted earlier this week. The incident has brought the number of apparent ransom extortion kidnappings to four cases over the last two years. Minister Plato will be writing a…
12 Jul 2018 13 min

City of Cape Town on high water bills and water leaks

City urges residents to check for leaks if water bill seems far too high The City of Cape Town is encouraging resident to check for leaks in order to avoid water high water bills. The City has also denied reports claiming that faulty water management devices (WMD) are to blame…
12 Jul 2018 15 min

CPF and Steenberg Community leader to meet amid gang violence in area

The Steenberg Community Policing Forum (CPF) along with community leaders in the area are expected to gather for a meeting to address the recent spate of shootings, including the murder of a one-year-old baby in Cafda in Retreat. Over a period of four days atleast five people have been shot…
12 Jul 2018 5 min

UWC PhD candidate Shireen Mentor - one of top young scientists in the world

Cape Town based University of the Western Cape PhD scholar, Shireen Mentor has been selected to attend, the 68th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, recognized as the most prestigious science gatherings in the world. Mentor is one of only six South African female scientists nominated by the Academy of Science of…
11 Jul 2018 8 min

Update on SASSA new card system

The recent payment of social grant processed by Sassa after the agency switches to the new card system faced experienced a few glitches. With some grant recipients struggling to access money at different payment points. Joining us online is Busisiwe Letompa
11 Jul 2018 16 min

Kidnapping for Ransom crime on the rise in Cape Town

The number of apparent ransom extortion kidnapping in Cape Town has increased over the last two years. In the recent kidnapping Liyaqat Parker, a prominent businessman, abducted by five suspects in a bakkie at his business premises in Parow. Joining us online is, Minister Dan Plato, Minister of Community Safety…
11 Jul 2018 7 min

The Bo-Kaap resident public meeting

The Bo-Kaap residents gathered for a public meeting at the Boorhanool centre, earlier this week, to discuss issues affecting the community. This includes the recent court interdict granted to Blok, the urban commercial developer managing the construction of an apartment block in Lion Street. This means that any individual actively…
10 Jul 2018 6 min

Cape town medical photographer receives BioComminucations Association (BCA) Fellowship award

A Medical Photographer from Kraaifontein in the Western Cape, was recently awarded the BioComminucations Association (BCA) Fellowship hosted in Savannah, Georgia, USA. The specialized profession is a important skill in the medical field used to document images during operations and medical procedures for clinical presentation of patients including specimens from…
9 Jul 2018 19 min

Knysna Masjid Building Plans Approved

Following the court judgment last year in which the Western Cape High Court's dismissed the court application filed by a group of homeowners and the Knysna Ratepayers’ against the construction of the mosque. The next phase of the building process will finally commence after the Knysna Municipality gave the approval…
9 Jul 2018 7 min
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