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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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Urgent court interdict served on Bo Kaap

Bo Kaap residents say they will fight any property development company trying to infringe on the rights of residents. Community members gathered in Wale Street for a thikr last night, and voiced their anger, following an urgent interdict served by an urban property development company called Blok. The interdict aims…
6 Jul 2018 20 min

Consumers urged to tighten belt as cost of living soars

Whilst consumer will have to readjust their budgets to accommodate the recent petrol increase. Spending habits might also need to change in order keep up with the high cost of living especially with Food and transport. Joining us online is Ester Ochse, from FNB Wealth and Investments
5 Jul 2018 6 min

Dangers of Human Trafficking

Earlier this week the mother of the young woman from Kuils River, whose body was found on a farm in Wellington in the Boland confirmed that the man arrested in connection with Chantelle Ma-thys-sen’s death promised to arrange for her to get a job. The 21-year-old was last seen leaving…
5 Jul 2018 12 min

Colorado Park mother recalls girls' harrowing near-abduction

Yesterday we were alerted to an attempted abduction incident in Colorado Park - involving three young girls, aged 9, 11 and 15. According to reports, all three had knocks and bruises they sustained during the incident. Obviously they are very traumatised. To help us understand what exactly happened here, we…
20 Jun 2018 11 min

Round-up of Youth Day training workshop

The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation, in collaboration with Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator and Voices 360, this week hosted a series of Youth Day training workshop for the young and unemployed in Cape Town. The workshop was aimed at equipping and offering the youths the opportunity to take part in…
19 Jun 2018 7 min

Youth Day Documentary

The documentary about Salt River high’s involvement in 1976 youth day uprising was screened yesterday at three different locations. We are joined by Anwar Omar Guest: Anwar Omar
18 Jun 2018 11 min

Has the Cape Accord created more discord?

The Muslim Judicial Council of South Africa has called for unity and denounced apparent discord within the local Muslim community. Describing Ramadan 2018 as an “extremely difficult and strenuous, in a statement released on Wednesday the ulama body said the sacred month has been overshadowed by what it termed “controversy,…
14 Jun 2018 22 min

Tana Baru land unpacked

This morning we take a step back and further discuss the issues around the auctioning of two pockets of land at the historic Tana Baru cemetery. According to the Tana Baru Trust, Claremart will auction the land at a reserved price of R20 million at the end of June. The…
11 Jun 2018 20 min

Two pockets of land at the historic Tana Baru cemetery up for Auction

The fight to preserve Bo Kaap’s heritage now faces another obstacle – with the potential auctioning of two pockets of land at the historic Tana Baru cemetery. According to the Tana Baru Trust, the Claremart Auction Group has announced that two erven will be auctioned at the end of the…
8 Jun 2018 8 min

Analysis: Van Breda given life sentence

Yesterday triple axe murderer Henri van Breda has been sentenced was sentenced to three life terms in prison in the Western Cape High Court. Van Breda will also be serving a 15 years prison sentence for the attempted murder of Marli van Breda his sister (15 year sentence) and a…
8 Jun 2018 9 min

The Historical context and role of Women in the Masjid

While Muslim women enjoy many victories in their struggle for freedom to be acknowledged in the global Muslim community. Some women still face patriarchy that is bent on isolating the role of a female to the home. In a recent incident a group of local women were prevented from entering…
7 Jun 2018 8 min

Another demonstration for Bo-Kaap

Bokaap youth held another demonstration in the area last night, as part of a sustained campaign aimed at highlighting gentrification and heritage in the community. According to reports received by our newsroom, one person was taken in by police last night. We are unsure of the reasons why. But attorney…
6 Jun 2018 11 min

Analysis on impact of fuel increase on SA economy

Following the recent increase to the price of fuel, consumer will have to readjust their budgets as the price of petrol recently increased by 87 cents a litre. This in turn will have a ripple effect on the economy as public who relying on public transport will have to dig…
6 Jun 2018 9 min

Protest action in Woodlands for the second time this week

Protest action erupted in Woodlands for a second time earlier this week which resulted in the closure of the road along Eisleben. Last week several shops were looted including fuelling stations after protesters clashed with police. This after authorities removed more than 20 illegally erected dwelling erected on vacant land…
5 Jun 2018 11 min

History as a compulsory subject in SA schools

The Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga recently launched the ministerial task team report that explores the feasibility of a curriculum changes. This includes the proposed implementation history a compulsory for pupils in grades 10 to grade 12 in 2023 Joining us online is for an analysis is Gordon Brook Banks,…
4 Jun 2018 9 min

Feedback on The Cape Accord

Various religious leaders, academics and Islamic institutions gathered at Masjidul Quds for the launch of The Cape Accord aimed at fostering tolerance and promoting harmony. Joining us online is former ambassador Ebrahim Rasool,
4 Jun 2018 10 min

City reduces water tariffs from 55% to 10%

A few months ago when Mayor Patricia de Lille’s proposed increases to the water and sanitation charges there was a hug public uproar. The City then allowed the public to submit comments on the budget and the response was overwhelming with more than 50 000 people having their concerns over…
1 Jun 2018 20 min

Feedback on MJC Iftaar hosting ANC And President Of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa

Yesterday President Cyril Ramaphosa attended the Iftaar programme hosted by the Muslim Judicial Council in Rylands Estate. The event is a annual fixture on the MJC Ramadan calendar and has over the years hosted previous SA presidents including former president Jacob Zuma and the late Nelson Mandela Joining us online…
31 May 2018 12 min

Feedback on public meeting in Parkwood regarding land and housing

Nearly one week after violent protest action ended in Parkwood, residents from the area gathered at a meeting lastnight for feedback on how they City plans to address the land and housing needs of the community. Joining us Dominique Booysen, head of backyard association in Parkwood
31 May 2018 6 min
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