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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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Protests calling for a National Shutdown to go ahead this Friday

Organisers of Friday's planned national shutdown have renewed their appeal to ANC leaders to join their action aimed at persuading President Jacob Zuma to step down. This comes despite the ANC's rallying behind Zuma today after an NWC meeting. Organisers from a number of NGOs have told the media that…
6 Apr 2017 10 min

Knysna Municipality - Cape High court ruling in favour of Knysna Mosque project

Still on the topic of the Cape High Court ruling in favour of the Knysna Muslim Community for the construction of a mosque. The judgment was handed down by Judge Daniel Dlodlo who dismissed the application submitted by residents of 22 Rawson Street who contested the Knysna Municipality’s decision to…
6 Apr 2017 5 min

Western Cape High court rule in favour of Knysna Mosque project

Yesterday the Western Cape High court ruled in favour of the Knysna Mosque project which was contested by residents of 22 Rawson Street this after The Knysna Municipality's approved the construction of a masjid near the town's centre. Joining us online is Omar Essa, chairperson Knysna Muslim Council Guest: Omar…
6 Apr 2017 8 min

Team Kilimanjaro-SA-2017

A group of enthusiastic individuals will be taking on the challenge of climbing highest peak in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro later this year. Besides the journey being physically strenuous, the group is determined about the initiative because they doing it for a worthy cause to help Muslim Hands with funding to…
5 Apr 2017 7 min

SAHUC release another accreditation list

The South African Haj and Umrah Council recently released a 6th accredited list following further cancellations. To give us an update on this we chat to Shaheen Essop, president South African Hajj Umrah Council Guest: Shaheen Essop Position: president South African Hajj Umrah Council
5 Apr 2017 6 min

Analysis - SA credit rating being downgraded - impact on consumers

The recent move by President Jacobs Zumas to reshuffle and fire some of the cabinet ministers has been widely criticised with activist and ANC opposition parties calling for Zuma to fall. This has not only shaken the political arena but has also negatively impacted on South Africas credit rating, which…
5 Apr 2017 11 min

IHATA shelter for abused women and children facing financial difficulties

The Ihata shelter for abused Women and Children is currently facing major financial difficulties as their operational funding from an International donor will be cut. The shelter serves the community with various programmes that uplift abused women and children. Currently the shelter is in need of either corporate donors and…
4 Apr 2017 7 min

Dagga can be used in the home, Western Cape High Court rules

The Western Cape High Court has made a landmark ruling, declaring that it is an infringement to ban the use of dagga by adults in private homes. In making the ruling on Friday, it has allowed for the possession, cultivation and use dagga at home, for private use. It has…
4 Apr 2017 10 min

Civil Society activists call for Black Monday

Civil society activists have called on ordinary South Africans to show their collective anger with the country’s political situation by joining “Black Monday” movement today. The call for action was sparked by the President Jacob Zuma’s reshuffle of the cabinet, and in particular, the axing of finance minister Pravin Gordhan…
4 Apr 2017 8 min

Will flexi-hours for employees work to alleviate traffic congestion?

If you living in Cape Town or simply visiting the beautiful mother city, traffic congestions during peak hours or even the lunch rush is probably one of things you need to know about before you decide to hit the road. According to a recent report issued by TomTom Traffic Index,…
23 Mar 2017 9 min

Innovative ways in saving water -National Water Week

As South Africa’s is set to commemorate Human Rights Day tomorrow, this also marks National Water Week which kicks off on Monday, 20 March while globally World Water Day is celebrated on Wednesday, 22 March. In light of the water crisis facing our Province and water being a strong focus…
20 Mar 2017 6 min

Historical significance of Human Rights Day

As South Africans prepare to celebrate Human Rights Day tomorrow, the significance of why we commemorate days such as these might not be understood by those who were not directly affected by the oppressive apartheid regime. The other aspect to the day is tragic incident known as The Sharpeville massacre…
20 Mar 2017 10 min

Impact of social media on families

Following our discussion on Tuesday morning on the impact of social media on relationships and family, we got insight from expert Dr Edries Khamissa
15 Mar 2017 9 min

Impact of social media on families

Following our discussion on Tuesday morning on the impact of social media on relationships and family, VOC callers had their say on this important topic
15 Mar 2017 7 min

Feel Good News-Primary School Learner initiates collection drive at school

A fire which broke out in Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay at the weekend has left 15 000 people displaced and destroyed 3500 shacks. The devastating fire also tragically claimed the lives of three people including a child. The tragic incident has prompted a primary school learner to mobilise her…
14 Mar 2017 7 min

Is There Racism in the cycling fraternity

Now as Cape Town's cyclists prepare for the Cape Argus cycle tour this weekend, claims of alleged racism have surfaced in the cycling fraternity. Alfa Body Works Pro Cycling team, the only Muslim owned cycling team, have raised some serious allegations against Cycling South Africa - following their attempts to…
10 Mar 2017 8 min

10 year old driving shoe project for homeless

It’s really breaks my heart when homeless people approaches me in the road or at the robots for assistance. What’s even more heart wrenching, is seeing children on the side of the road, some with their parents and others all alone. Then there is the issue of whether or not…
3 Mar 2017 8 min

Westgate Neighbourhood watch water saving initiative to combat crime

With awareness around water saving increase Cape Town and surrounding areas, the Westgate neighbourhood watch has taken it upon themselves to do more than just fighting crime. They initiated a water tank fundraising project which would help them purchase surveillance cameras to help them clamp down on crime in their…
3 Mar 2017 7 min
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