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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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1692 – 1712

Western Cape Schools to review code of conduct

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) wants all schools in the Province to review their codes of conduct and recently distributed a circular to ensure they comply with the Constitution. This Following the recent anti-discrimination protest action by pupils at San Souci Girls High and Joe Slovo High School. We…
9 Sep 2016 6 min

Handy Poison information charts available in 11 official languages

If you experience an accident or any form of emergency, it can be overwelming and might make it hard for you to focus on possible solutions to the problem. Try and imagine a situation where a family member or stranger has been exposed to poison and you at that moment…
8 Sep 2016 5 min

Justice system not addressing children needs

The approach of the criminal justice system placed in the spotlight after Public Protector Thuli Madonsela criticised the justice system, at the launch of the Child Witness Foundation, for not accommodating children who are victims of abuse. We chat to Dr. Karen Muller Head of the Child Witness Foundation Guest:…
8 Sep 2016 8 min

Analysis on The Debate around restitution and the land claim process

The Debate around restitution and the land claim process has in recent months been a big public interest matter, particularly following the Concourt Ruling on Land Restitution. In light of this the District Six Working Committee has launched a public Petition for District 6 to be Proclaimed A National Heritage…
8 Sep 2016 5 min

VOC Celebrates 21 years of broadcasting

While the first of September ushers in Spring, it also marks VOC’s birthday, celebrating 21st year on air. On the 1st September 1995, VOC started broadcasting on a permanent licence, making it the first Muslim community broadcaster in South Africa. This followed the station’s initial broadcast in Ramadan of January…
7 Sep 2016 23 min

Hajj report with Yazeed Kamaldien

Our next guest is a familiar Voice on the radio, if you an avid readers of the Cape Argus you might have read some of his work. His is a journalist and photographer by profession. A explorer by nature who has travelled quite a bit. His is currently in a…
7 Sep 2016 8 min

Good News: Kick boxing sensei inspire youth

In light of the recent Crime Stats one would hope that more should be done to curb crime. Well theYoung Guns Kick Boxing club based in Mitchells Plain is doing their bit by creating alternatives for youth to help keep them off the streets. The club recently celebrated the achievement…
7 Sep 2016 7 min

MJC Halaal Trust Top structures visit Pick n Pay

When it comes to labelling procedures of Halaal products retailers who obtain certification from Halaal regulatory bodies have to ensure they maintain the standards of the certification. The MJC Halaal Trust recently meet with the top structures of Pick n Pay to check if the companies policy and applications aligned…
7 Sep 2016 12 min

South Africa opts for NO Aircons at Arafah

In the next few days pilgrims will be setting out to complete their fifth Pillar of Islam as they undertake the holy journey of Hajj. As you may know good health is considered a valuable asset for this special journey as the ibadah pilgrims engage in is for the most…
7 Sep 2016 8 min

Analysis on SAPS Crime Stats

We continue on the topic of the recent crime statistics released by the South African Police Services which show that contact crimes, which include murder, attempted murder, assault an increase exponentially in the past year. To help us make sense of this we, chat Dr Simon Howell, from the Centre…
5 Sep 2016 6 min

Crime Statistics - Community

Whilst crime might be prevalent in many parts of the country the recent crime statistics released by the South African Police Services show that there has been an increase in contact crimes, which includes murder, attempted murder, assault and sexual offences and sexual offences has increased in Limpopo and the…
5 Sep 2016 9 min

Deaths on increase in delft due to gang violence

Incidents of gang violence and crime have sporadically been on the rise in some Cape Flats community. In recent weeks Manenberg, Bishop Lavis and Blikkiesdorp residents have voiced concerns about safety in their areas with the latest spate of violence in Delft claiming the lives of more than 30 people…
1 Sep 2016 8 min

Good News: Bonteheuvel Muathim received service recognition by community

Now the call to prayer is an important aspect of the Muslim Community reminding them about their obligation of Salaah. For the Bonteheuvel Community the athaan has special value due to the person behind the voice , his loved and known by many as Hajjie Suleiman Morris, Age 84 …
30 Aug 2016 10 min

Woodstock residents protest eviction notice

The community of Woodstock was a buzz after residents of Bromwell Street took to the street to protest against the property developers who recently served residents with a eviction notice. Those affected have until 9 September to vacate their homes. We chat now to Emile Engel, organiser for Ndifuna Ukwazi…
30 Aug 2016 7 min

Analysis on impact of 0% Fees Increase

Now a 0% fees increase might be music to the eyes of students however this might not necessarily be the same for South African Universities. To help us make sense of the impact this might have on SA Universities we chat to Prof Aslam Fataar, Vice Dean in the Education…
30 Aug 2016 9 min

How bullying manifest in the school setting

A recent video taken by students at Fairbairn College in Goodwood has been shared on social media. The footage filmed is 24-second long and has disturbing visuals of a young boy seen lying on the ground and it appears like a group of pupils are ganging up on him and…
29 Aug 2016 7 min

Child Abandonment in the Western Cape

Now whilst I will be touching on a very sensitive matter which involves abandoned babies. It is a very important matter as babies are very precious and unless a child that has been dumped has the ability to cry, their chances of survival and being found might be slim. In…
23 Aug 2016 10 min

UWC experiment approved by European Centre of Nuclear Research (CERN)

The Univeristy of Western Cape will be representing Africa as the first university to have an experiment approved to run at the prestigious European Centre of Nuclear Research (CERN), the holy grail for scientists worldwide. We chat now to Prof. Nico Orce. Guest: Prof. Nico Orce Position: from the Department…
23 Aug 2016 6 min
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