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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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1672 – 1692

Imam Haron a inspiration to many

Earlier this month, we paid tribute to the Late Imam Abdullah Haron’s who passed away in prison 47 years ago during the apartheid regime. Now as you may know the late Imam Haron was and still is loved and respected by the community. Whilst you might have your own memories…
14 Oct 2016 5 min

Strandfontein CPF - Crime at fishing spots

Still on the topic of crime at fishing spot in Strandfontein we chat to Sandy Schutter, chairperson of the Stranfontein Community Policing Forum. Guest: Sandy Schutter Position: chairperson of the Stranfontein Community Policing Forum
13 Oct 2016 6 min

Financial strain of damage at universities student protest

In recent weeks violence as a result of protest action at some of the countries universities has spiralled out of control. At the Cape Peninsula University of Technology several buildings were damaged at its Bellville and Cape Town Campuses and a case of attempted murder has now been opened by…
13 Oct 2016 8 min

The water sector – a new future of doing things differently

Based on the World Economic Forum’s ‘2015 Global Risk Report’ which named ‘water crises’ as the world’s greatest risk in 2015, the National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) recently held a Discussion Forum on the skills drought in the Water Sector. The event last week was hosted by the NSTF…
6 Oct 2016 6 min

Challenges of social media discussed at the Cape Town Science Centre

As technology advances and children become more inclined to use gadgets and social media, the task of parents also grows and might seem more challenging. In keeping with the times, the Cape Town Science Centre is set to host an informal panel discussion on Wednesday 28 September highlighting some of…
26 Sep 2016 6 min

Proposed parenting leave submission to extend leave for fathers

A brief on parenting leave was presented to Parliament last week by NGO Sonke Gender Justice (SGJ) as well as other organisations including COSATU and members of the public. If passed, the proposed amendments to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act would allow biological and adoptive fathers up to 10…
26 Sep 2016 8 min

Plea for Peace discuss future of traumatised children in Manenberg

With violence being on the rise in high risk areas of the Cape Flats area The Plea for Peace initiative hosted a meeting to discuss the future of children exposed to gang violence and crime in the area of Manenberg, which in recent weeks has seen an escalation in shootings…
23 Sep 2016 6 min

Preserving your family heritage

How often do you hear people talk about the stories that their elders narrated to them and the details of these valuable information getting lost in time. In Keeping with the theme of Heritage including oral history which always makes one drift and visualise the past we discuss how the…
23 Sep 2016 9 min

UCTfeesSMust Fall no show at Parliament Protest Picket

UCT Fees Must Fall picket which took place yesterday outside the Parliament gates did not gather much support. This after Vice Chancellor Max Price called on students to support the demonstration to present a statement to Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande. To comment on the picket and help…
23 Sep 2016 8 min

Heritage in the Cape

As South African prepare to reflect on the past tomorrow for Heritage Day, I caught up with Ebrahim Rhoode the well-known Cape Town based historian for a history lesson on the birth of Islam in the Cape.
23 Sep 2016 6 min

Time To Tackle Bullying By The Horns

Now you may recall a few weeks ago a group of learners at a local school in the Northern suburbs were at the centre of a social media after a video of a bullying incident went viral. Whilst the outcomes of the case might not have received much attention a…
20 Sep 2016 8 min

Meat prices expected to rise this year

With the high cost of living and a already weak rand, it seems like decrease in food cost are less likely to happen anytime soon. As you may know the drought is already affecting cost of foods including wheat products such as bread with red meat prices expected increase in…
20 Sep 2016 8 min

CCMA TAKEN TO COURT FOR DENYING WORKERS' RIGHTS

Now we know that worker belonging to trade unions or have the benefit of accessing legal representations would find it easier to resolves employment related matters. However, due to the CCMA's new rules of representation which came into effect in 2015, this is not the case for all workers and…
20 Sep 2016 6 min

Analysis on University Fee Increases

Yesterday Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande's announced that there will be a tuition fee increase for 2017. And whilst the minister advised universities would have to decide on their own fee increases for the 2017 academic year, student leaders are not happy with the news. To help us make sense…
20 Sep 2016 9 min

Curbing Drug abuse in schools

Of the various social issues which youth are faced with, drug abuse and exposure to illegal substances are one of the factors which might hamper the progress of pupils in schools. So how can stop youth from falling into the trap of addition and intervene if you suspect your child…
19 Sep 2016 8 min

Sanitary Pad

While access to basic healthcare might have improved over the years, women basic needs such as using sanitary pads remain a problem for women with females from disadvantaged communities worse due to social economic circumstances making it almost impossible for them to buy basic sanitary products. In a bid to…
19 Sep 2016 9 min

Recognition of Muslim marriages will be heard by the Cape High Court

After a 10-year law reform process, the request to recognise Muslim marriages will be heard in the Western Cape High Court today. The court will hear arguments from the state, the Women’s Legal Centre and other interested parties on whether the failure to recognise Muslim marriages discriminates against women. Its…
13 Sep 2016 9 min

Hajj Report

Still on the topic of Hajj and pilgrims in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We get some insight on hajj form Yazeed Kamaldien, journalist , photographer and radio presenter Guest: Yazeed Kamaldien Position: journalist , photographer and radio presenter
13 Sep 2016 10 min

Hajj Report

With millions of pilgrims currently in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for the Hajj season. The past few days including the Day of Arafaat might have been overwhelming experience spiritually, emotionally and also physically. To give us an account of what had transpired over the past few days we chat…
13 Sep 2016 6 min

Animal treatment during Qurbani

Now we have in the past few days been bringing you the latest in Hajj updates as well as Qurbani projects that set to take place over the period of Eidul Adha. Now if you are planning to perform Qurbani at your home or at a farm its important to…
9 Sep 2016 6 min
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