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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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1652 – 1672

R43 billion impact on tax

With the future of South Africa looking somewhat gloomy, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s statement of the mid-term budget policy should give our country some idea of how well or bad the economy is performing. One aspect Minister touch on during the 2016 Mid Term Budget Speech was National Treasury objectives…
28 Oct 2016 6 min

Booking of umrah following Saudi Arabia implication of new visa fees

Still on the topic of the implementation of new visa fees by the Saudi Government which have upset many Muslims in locally and abroad. We now continue the discussion with an overview on the operations of travel operators and the impact visa fees has had on bookings across the board…
28 Oct 2016 5 min

Booking of umrah following Saudi Arabia implication of new visa fees

Following the implementation of new visa fees by the Saudi Government, Muslims in South Africa and abroad has voiced objections against the high cost. Despite the public outcry, the Saudi Hajj Ministry has not budged on their plans, which means travellers to the Kingdom will have to fork out extra…
28 Oct 2016 8 min

Tragic Fire in Bontehevuel claims live

Earlier this week a Bonteheuwel house was gutted after a fire broke out at the residence and sadly claimed the lives of six members of the family. This fire is the second incident in this week, on Monday two minors lost their lives after a blaze broke out in the…
27 Oct 2016 5 min

Good News - Department launch Sanitation campaign

Whilst our country might have advanced over the past 20 years, there are communities facing challenges socially and economically. In a bid to raise awareness water borne disease such diarrhea, the Department of Water and Sanitation will be visiting different communities encouraging practicing Healthy and Hygienic habits. We chat to…
26 Oct 2016 8 min

Impact of Fees Must Fall and the second round of damages to Universities

As you may know the recent student protest at the University across the country has resulted in violence and several institutes’ buildings were damaged. To help us make sense of how long it might take for the insurance to assess these damages we chat to Thokozile Ntshiqa, Executive Manager, Stakeholder…
26 Oct 2016 7 min

Analysis Finance Minster Pravin Gordhan mid-term budget speech

With the political arena being somewhat shaky at the moment and the public having to navigate their finances amid the high cost of living. The upcoming mid-term budget speech set to be delivered by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan might be critical for the future of South Africa economy. We chat…
26 Oct 2016 5 min

Fees Must Fall March to Parliament

With the Fees Must Fall gaining momentum in recent weeks, students from various universities across the Province will be mobilizing members and supporters for the upcoming March to Parliament tomorrow. With violence erupting on some of the top institutions across the country, the Western Cape movement will have called on…
25 Oct 2016 18 min

Safe surgery and shortage of specialist

Whilst the cost of medical treatment might be a struggle in the current economic climate, accessing safe surgery remains an important factor for anyone who requires a medical procedure. Recently members of the South African Society of Anaesthesiologists (SASA) gathered to discuss issues around the services available to patients and…
25 Oct 2016 8 min

Good News - PledgeAKay for The Red Cross Children’s Hospital

As you may know The Red Cross Children’s Hospital manages thousands of patient each year, the majority of which are from exceptionally poor and marginalised communities. As a one of South Africa's leading children’s hospitals fundraising help the institution to provide good healthcare for very sick children. In a bid…
19 Oct 2016 8 min

Decolonised Education

Now the call for free decolonised education is one of the hallmarks of the current Fees must fall movement. What was last year, a movement to bring an awareness to the outcry of non-privileged students at universities across the country has now transformed to a broader agenda that speaks to…
19 Oct 2016 10 min

Diffusing conflict in schools

We live in a country which faces a range of challenges which might impact on social interaction of individuals. The education system is not exempted from struggle as learners spend most of their time within the classroom setting than the home with schools in underprivileged communities feeling the brunt of…
19 Oct 2016 10 min

Decolonised Education

The call for free decolonised education is one of the hallmarks of the current Fees must fall movement. What was last year, a movement to bring an awareness to the outcry of non-privileged students at universities across the country has now transformed to a broader agenda that speaks to the…
18 Oct 2016 9 min

Indigenous African crops could solve the food security problems

With the drought and inflation of food items making it hard for South Africans to get by, a recent study report by the African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) highlight the impact that genetically modified food has on the economy and how indigenous African crops could solve the food security problems…
18 Oct 2016 9 min

Bo-Kaap officially recognised by name

Earlier in the AM Inspiration programme , a caller called in and shared the news about Bo-Kaap officially being recognised and named as the historical place that locals and tourist to Cape Town visit. Following an application filed by Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers’ Association (BKCRA), the name BO-Kaap was recently…
18 Oct 2016 5 min

Emotional and psychological impact of gang violence on children

We again pick up on the topic of Lavender Hills shooting but focus on how children in the area and other high risk communities manage to cope with gang violence and crime.In recent weeks the public have voiced concerns with people taking to social media to speak out against the…
17 Oct 2016 8 min

JHB - Public meeting address Saudi Visa matter

Now you may recall about a week ago the Saudi Government announced new visa fees. In light of South African economy already struggling due to inflation and rising food prices, the Visa Fees has upset the Muslim community, particularly those who are to perform Hajj or Umrah and are saving…
17 Oct 2016 5 min

SATHOA - Public meeting address Saudi Visa matter

Still on the topic of the public meetings held across the county relating to concerns about the proposed excessive Hajj and Umrah visa fees and the impact that the Saudi visa cost would have on those who are planning to travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We now get…
17 Oct 2016 6 min

Safety concerns in Lavender Hill

Gang violence seems to be escalating in the area of Lavender Hill with residents voicing concerns about the safety of children and pupils including those who attend school in the area. A video which was shared on social media platforms show footage of what appears to be gang members shooting…
17 Oct 2016 8 min

Fishing spots along the Stranfontein beaches have been highlight as a crime

Fishing spots along the Stranfontein beaches have been highlight as a crime concern for anglers who frequent the beaches for recreational fishing purposes. Last week a group of anglers held a protest against the lack of safety measures and facilities for anglers who lives are at risk of criminal activities…
14 Oct 2016 6 min
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