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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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Insight from residents caught in the housing crisis

Now we have extensively been covering the housing crisis in Cape Town over the past few months. This includes the Woodstock Day Hospital where a group of residents are currently occupying open units at the facility. Yesterday we looked at the stories of the individuals who are occupying the Woodstock…
25 Jul 2017 9 min

VOC speaks to Woodstock Hospital protesters

VOC's Najma Bibi Noor Mahomed recently had the opportunity to visit Woodstock Hospital and engaged with some of the people involved in the occupation at the hospital. She filed this report.
25 Jul 2017 9 min

Ulema call on Muslims to intensify duas and fasting for Palestine

In light of the ongoing attempts by the Israeli government to control the access of Palestinians visiting the Al-Masjidul Aqsa and the flareup of violence at the compound, the Muslim Judicial Council and the Al Quds Foundationare calling on the public to observe weekly Thursday fast and for all masjids…
20 Jul 2017 5 min

Palestinian children activists visit SA

This is a really good news story…. Five Palestinian child activists arrived in the country yesterday for special tour called the Shamsaan kids Tour. It’s a South African born collaborative between young Palestinian human rights activists and various local South African contributors. The children include 11 year old Janna Jihad,…
20 Jul 2017 7 min

SATHOA - Preparation for Hajj Season

With many South African set to embark on pilgrim for Hajj, we now get an update on preparations for the Hajj season. Joining us online is Muhsin Shaikh Secretary General of The South African Haj Travel Operators Association (SATHOA) Guest: Muhsin Shaikh Position: Secretary General of the South African Haj…
19 Jul 2017 6 min

Grain SA concerned by wheat duty-free quota and impact on consumer

While consumers might be the ones who are meant to benefit duty free qoutas, agricultural body Grain SA has highlighted concerns around the trade agreement with European Union, only benefiting two major corporations. Joining us to help us make sense of how this might impact on consumers we chat to…
19 Jul 2017 4 min

Legal Implications of sharing photos or video footage of criminal activities

The sharing of photos or video footage involving criminal activities via social media has become increasingly common, with some crime fighting organisation using this method to expose criminals and also alert public. While the sharing of such information captured on surveillance devices or recorded by public might be done in…
12 Jul 2017 6 min

Application to child victims in cases after they turn 18 dismissed by High Court

Yesterday the High Court in Pretoria dismissed an application to the naming of child victims, witnesses and offenders after they turn 18. The case was initially brought forward lawyers of Zephany Nurse and later supported by the Centre for Child Law (CCL), Childline, Nicro and Media Monitoring Africa Joining us…
12 Jul 2017 7 min

SA Society of Hope - Bag it for Love Event

While we might not understand or agree with how underprivileged communities live their lives providing some form of upliftment might be the lifeline for individuals from these areas seeking a brighter future. The SA Society of Hope is planning to host Benefit Concert; instead of a entry fee they will…
3 Jul 2017 9 min

How operation are faring this Umrah season

Whilst millions of Muslims worldwide have started to observe fast this Ramadan. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are expected to welcome an increase in the number of pilgrims from around the world for the Umrah Season Joining us online is Adam Jainodien President of The South African Haj Travel Operators…
20 Jun 2017 9 min

Tensions high at Al Aqsa

SA journalist Ebrahim Moosa reports from Masjidul Aqsa, following a weekend of violence
19 Jun 2017 9 min

The significance of i'tikaaf

The month of Ramadan brings an array of activities for Muslims to increase their spirituality. One such opportunity to gain closeness to our Creator is the spiritual retreat, called the I’tikaf. Mualima Gadija Allie explains i'tikaf
14 Jun 2017 6 min

Analysis on Editorial - The #GuptaLeaks revealed

Following the recent leak of emails of Gupta dealing being made public in the Sunday Times and City Press. South African might be in for more alarming details the Daily Mavericks this week revealed that they were the first to uncover more than 100 000 controversial emails and a range…
2 Jun 2017 11 min

Outcomes of the Department of Agriculture recent 2016/17 Halal industry

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture, last week hosted a Halal stakeholder works sessions with different role-players from the Halal Industry gathering for the event. Joining us online is Shu’ayb Patel, Halal Resource/Support Person for Project Khulisa Agri in the Business Planning and Strategy Directorate of the Western Cape Department…
29 May 2017 9 min

Fidget Spinners: the latest craze to hit SA

South African retailers have been hit by the latest frenzy of Fidget Spinners with scores of people flocking to get their hand on them. The newest sensation has created waves in other parts of the world and their entrance into the South African market has been received with overwhelming curiosity…
26 May 2017 8 min

Zuma, Mbalula to meet over handling of Courtney Pieters case

Now as you may know the last few weeks has been overwhelming for the parents of the late 3 year old Courtney Pieter’s who tragically lost her life after her body was discovered in an area not far from her home. The incident has also sparked public outrage with many…
23 May 2017 7 min

Sexual Violence and Universities approach to rape on campus questioned

The way in which some Universities address cases of rape that occur on campus have had human rights activist voicing concerns about the lack of urgency from University to address and support victims of gender based violence. This comes after a student from the University of the Western Cape (UWC)…
16 May 2017 8 min

Competition Commission inquiry into the Grocery Retail Sector market

Last week the Competition Commission concluded its The Grocery Retail Sector market Inquiry, conducting ending the public hearings with a site visit to Gugulethu Square Mall This comes after the global player Massmart which owns stores such as Game, lodged a complaint with the commission which alleged that exclusive mall…
16 May 2017 11 min
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