VOC Breakfast

The real risks behind South Africa’s social grant payment crisis

Sassa is currently negotiating with Cash Paymaster Services to enter into a new contract to ensure the continuation of social grants for another year. As we reported this week, a major crisis is looming if government is not able to pay the country's 17 million grant beneficiaries when a contract…

3 Mar 2017 14 min

Car trip

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…

27 Feb 2017 11 min

Feel good story: Awqaf SA to host National Educator Training Workshops

We all know how hard educators work to give our youth the best education. Well The National Awqaf Foundation of South Africa (Awqaf SA) in partnership with H2 Advisory has planned a series of workshops in different parts of the country for educators. The workshops seeks to assist educators with…

17 Jan 2017 11 min

Feel good story - Stellenbosch throw lifeline to matriculants with poor results

Stellenbosch University has thrown a lifeline to matriculants from the Classes of 2015 and 2016 who did not do well, but still want to study at an institution of higher learning. We chat Anneke Muller marketing and fundraiser at of SciMathUS Guest: Anneke Muller Position: marketing and fundraiser at of…

16 Jan 2017 8 min

Analysis -Fees Must Fall

Now the Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande recently announced the departments readiness for the coming year and also announced plans to ease the financial strain for disadvantaged students through the no fee increase and no registration fees for students NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme). The Minister also highlighted the…

16 Jan 2017 10 min

Concerns about the proposed national traffic service

The National Minister of Transport, Dipou Peters recently announced proposed intentions by the department to form a national traffic service. The proposal has since been opposed by the City of Cape Town Western Cape Government amid concerns the unconstitutional nature of the national traffic service. We chat to Alderman JP…

12 Dec 2016 4 min

Delft residents mobilise amid alleged mismanagement of Community Police Forum

Still on the topic of the Delft CP structrure that was dissolved, we now focus ona recent mobilisation of members from Delft who recently voice concerns amid allegation of poor service delivery and corruption within Delft Community Police Forum. We chat to Farieda Ryklief, secretary of the Delft Community Police…

12 Dec 2016 20 min

Delft residents mobilise amid alleged mismanagement of Community Police Forum

The Deputy Minister of Police, Ms Maggie Sotyu, the South African Police Service Western Cape recently hosted a Stakeholder Engagement at the Excelsior High School in Belhar. Members from various safety structures including eleven identified cluster areas gathered at the event to highlight the integrated approach to address various social…

12 Dec 2016 5 min

Addressing progress of crime prevention in MP

Earlier this week Burning Issue had an informative programme with various officials of safety structures including the Community Police Forums who provided us with some insight on how they plans to keep communities safe over festive season. Some of the guest also gave general information including details of progress made…

7 Dec 2016 30 min

VOC Mini Olympic winners

The Mini Olympics at the annual VOC Festival was one of the main attractions and new activities at the event. Participants included groups which consisted of teams made up of families, friends and some work colleagues. Those who participated did so with great enthusiasm as they competed against one another…

6 Dec 2016 7 min

Feedback on D6 Working Committee Meeting

The District 6 Working Committee recently held a meeting to discuss the delay of the restitution process and outstanding claims. In recent weeks the committee also voiced concerns about gentrification opposing plans for a private development in on the corner of Kaizergracht & Tenant Streets.We chat now to Shahied Ajam,…

6 Dec 2016 13 min

COSATU

Members of The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) held a press conference to highlight the challenges of politics in South Africa and performance of local and national government delivery of services to the public. VOC, reporter Raees Moerat has more on the story and filed this report

6 Dec 2016 14 min

Estate Agency Board Social Housing

This morning, we again chat to the Estate Agency Board for another segment on property investment and focus on Social housing Guest: Vusi Tshose Position: National Department of human settlement

5 Dec 2016 8 min

Hajj Visa

Still on the topic of the change in haj visa rules Guest: Yusuf Abramjee Position: Social Activist

5 Dec 2016 5 min

Perpetrators of abuse seeking rehabilitation

In keeping with the theme of the 16 Days of Activism against gender based violence, we now discuss the importance of dealing with abuse as soon as it is acknowledged

5 Dec 2016 9 min

Haj Visa rules

Last week some umrah operators reported that Saudi Arabia made concessions to its haj visa rules. There was also messages doing the rounds online messages which stated that visas will be free to Umrah pilgrims who travel once a year. The message further stated that only travellers visiting the Kingdom…

5 Dec 2016 6 min

Launch of the Department of Home Affairs bulletins

Now we know that December is a busy time as many people take a break the hustle and bustle. During this period departments such as the Home Affairs offices also experience high volumes of people making birth registration and Id applications. In a bid to ensure the public avoid long…

4 Dec 2016 7 min

Perpetrators of abuse seeking rehabilitation

As we mark the 16 Days of Activism against gender based violence, challenges faced by perpetrators often go unnoticed, resulting in years of internal turmoil. We now discuss the emotional struggles faced by perpetrators of abuse in seeking rehabilitation. VOC reporter, Thakira Desai produced this documentary

2 Dec 2016 20 min

Property / housing

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…

28 Nov 2016 11 min

Study reveals monetary cost of violence against children in SA

Violence against children cost South Africa R238.58 billion in 2015, according to Save the Children South Africa. A recent study commissioned by the children’s rights organisation found that the long-term effects of emotional, physical and sexual abuse has direct impact on the country’s economy. Guest: Dr. Celia Hsiao (pronounced Show…

28 Nov 2016 7 min