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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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Gang violence claims life of Uitsig girl

Earlier this week police arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of a four-year-old child in Uitsig. This after the girl was fatally shot as a result of gang violence which erupted in the area. Joining us online is David Olivier CPF chairperson for the Ravensmead area
20 Apr 2018 7 min

Gang violence claims the life of a toddler in Uitsig

Earlier this week police arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of a four-year-old child in Uitsig. This after the girl was fatally shot as a result of gang violence which erupted in the area. Joining us online is David Olivier CPF chairperson for the Ravensmead area
20 Apr 2018 8 min

Sentech turns off radio stations in arrears

More than 15 community radio station across the country have recently been affected by Sentech’s process of switching radio stations that have accumulated debt owed to the State Owned Enterprise (SOE) operating in the broadcasting signal distribution and telecommunications sectors. Breakfast Beat spoke to Duncan Sinthumule, Station Manager at Karabo…
17 Apr 2018 21 min

Analysis: drug abuse and the impact it has on families

Still on the topic of case of Sedick Abrahams who is standing trial for the murder of his son. Abraham’s is currently out on bail and is accused of stabbing his son to death at their Tafelsig home earlier this year during an argument. The deceased, who was addicted to…
13 Apr 2018 7 min

Wife of murder of accused Sedick Abrahams speaks out

Earlier this week The Mitchells Plain Impact Association gathered at the Mitchells Plain Magistrate Court in support of 61-year-old Sedick Abrahams. The retired pensioner currently on trial for the murder of his son, Clinton who was a drug addict for nearly 13 years. Abrahams is out on bail after he…
13 Apr 2018 11 min

WCED shocked and sadness following Middelpos Primary School shooting

A fatal shooting of a teacher from Middelpos Primary School in Saldanha Bay yesterday has shocked the educational fraternity. With the Western Cape Education Department voicing concern over the sensely killing of the teacher allegedly shot by a male perpetrator who is reportedly her ex-spouse. Breakfast Beat spoke to Jonovan…
12 Apr 2018 7 min

City to upgrade Recreation and Parks facilities in Department on the Cape Flats

The City’s of Cape Town has allocated R19, 3 million on the upgrade of various community and sports facilities across the metro. Areas benefiting from the upgrades include Manenberg and Gugulethu. Breakfast Beat spoke to Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security; and Social Services, City of…
12 Apr 2018 9 min

Update On National Wage Negotiations and potential bus strike

The Annual national wage negotiations, which commenced earlier this year, at the South African Road Passenger Bargaining Council’s (SARPBAC) National Bargaining Forum, have not made progressed. This after three rounds of negotiations tabled at the council recently reached deadlock. Bus drivers might down tools on 18 April 2018 if the…
11 Apr 2018 12 min

Civic organisation criticize City of Cape Town property valuation process

Civic organisations are unhappy with the City if Cape Town recent decision to shorten the property Valuation process. This after the City reduced the time frame of the conducting General Valuation from four years to three years. The Greater Cape Town Civic Alliance is particularly concerned about the accuracy of…
9 Apr 2018 10 min

VAT increase on tourism industry in South Africa

With the recent change and implementation of the 1 percent VAT increase, from 14 percent to 15 percent, many South Africans now have to rethink the way they spend their money. The same applies to businesses, including the tourism industry through Strategizing pricing and marketing of products and services to…
6 Apr 2018 6 min

Christian consumers complain about halaal ccertification at retail outlets

The City Press ran a story recently stating that the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL) had been flooded with letters from Christian consumers complaining that most food and beverages in their supermarkets are certified halaal, with some saying they…
6 Apr 2018 24 min

Ministry of Hajj enforces Umrah regulations

Umrah operators facilitating travel of pilgrims to the Kingdom will have to abide by new regulations which the Saudi kingdom is expected to implement later this week. Breakfast Beat spoke to Fazila Malek, Secretary of the South African Muslim Travel Association
5 Apr 2018 5 min

Heideveld Resident Association 738

The community of the new section of homes in Heideveld along the N2 Highway are questioning the City of Cape Town market valuation process of RDP homes. This after some residents queried the high property valuation on their municipal bill ranging between R450.000 and R480.000. Residents also claim that the…
28 Mar 2018 6 min

Shooting in informal settlement near Retreat and Steenberg

Lavender Hill has in recent weeks seen an increase in gang-related violence. I the latest incident a male was fatally wounded after he was shot near an informal settlement in the area. Breakfast Beat spoke to Gavin Walburgh, chairperson for the Steenberg Community Police Forum
27 Mar 2018 9 min

Maitland High School concern about road safety

Following the tragic death of a Maitland secondary student last week,road safety has become a great concern for many students and parents, Breakfast beat spoke to Riedwaan Kenny, Principal at Maitland Secondary School
26 Mar 2018 8 min
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