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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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4,577 Episodes
1712 – 1732

Sinkhole in Rondebosch East

Now there was a lot of activity in the Rondebosch East area after community took to the street between Burwood & Gordon Rd over the weekend to watch a vehicle stuck in a sinkhole. Now if you not sure what a sinkhole is? Picture a hole in the road and…
23 Aug 2016 6 min

Child Abandonment

Still on the topic of child abandonment. You might recall about a year ago a baby boy in the Helderberg was left at the Choices Crisis Pregnancy Counselling Centre. This particular incident was significant because the baby was left in a baby saving device especially designed to save children’s lives…
23 Aug 2016 12 min

DF Malan High School

Now we know whilst there are schools which cater to the needs of physically challenged learners, there are still a great amount of children who cannot afford to attend these institutions. Well the DF Malan High School has started a video campaign which aims to collect funds for children disabilities…
22 Aug 2016 6 min

Education Department Improve Vetting System

Now if the recent story of the convicted paedophile, who was employed as a tutor at a local school, sent shivers down your spine, then you will be happy to know that the Western Cape Education Department has now decided to improve vetting systems for staff appointments. We chat now…
22 Aug 2016 6 min

1001 South African Stories - oral history project

How many of us can truly say we remember every single details of the oral history shared by people within our family or community. Perhaps a quote or action by someone in the past might have influenced you or even inspired you. Whilst our country might have a rich history…
12 Aug 2016 6 min

Islamic Relief twelve for one campaign

Now whilst females might differ in their roles in society, they have one thing in common. When they reach puberty, they not only undergo physiological changes, they transform physically too. They might only differ based on their socio-economic backgrounds and with reference to menstruation it would mean some females may…
9 Aug 2016 9 min

Women in community

Keeping the focus on women’s day and their contribution in society. Can you imagine a community without the female activist or where women voices are supressed? Well VOC reporter Thakira Desai spoke to a few female activist who have been working within their communities addressing various societal challenges, she filed…
9 Aug 2016 17 min

Launch of SA National Science Week

This week marks the start of National Science Week (NSW) with The Department of Science and Technology officially launching the NSW campaign at the University of the Western Cape. Key official who attended the event include Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, Western Cape Premier Helen Zille, UWC Rector…
8 Aug 2016 10 min

Analysis - Outcomes of The 2016 Local Government Elections

Continuing with the focus the 2016 Local Government Elections, and trying to make sense of the final results. We chat to Asanda Ngoasheng, Politics lecturer at Cape Peninsula University of Technology Guest: Asanda Ngoasheng Position: Politics lecturer at Cape Peninsula University of Technology
8 Aug 2016 9 min

DA - Outcomes of the 2016 Local Government Elections

Now whilst the African National Congress managed to secure the majority of votes nationally. The ruling party failed to win the support of people in the Western Cape and suffered a huge blow when the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) won a big amount of the votes in the Nelson Mandela…
8 Aug 2016 6 min

SAHUC - Hajj 2016

Several weeks ago we said farewell to the blessed month of Ramadan and this month we are entering into a very sacred part of the year, the Hajj. For those who are set to leave this month, undertaking the journey to the holy cities of Makkah and Madina, the eagerness…
2 Aug 2016 5 min

Impact of Concourt ruling on District Six claim process

Now we know that restitution process is a sensitive matter and people who are eligible to claim back their land might have faced many challenges. For some it’s been a long wait whilst others might be worried that they may not be around to benefit from the restitution process. Following…
1 Aug 2016 36 min

South African Progressive Civic Organisation (SAPCO) political Party

Now with a few days to go before the public head to the voting stations for the upcoming Local Government Municipal Elections in August. The weekly Political Party report would hopefully help you make an informed decision casting your vote on the ballot paper. Today we profile South African Progressive…
29 Jul 2016 29 min

Green Point Flea market set to reopen

As you may know, the popular Green Point Market closed down a few years ago with trade slowing down substantially after the 2010 World Cup. A few months ago the City of Cape announced plans to re-energising the Flea Market which is set to officially reopen in August. For details…
28 Jul 2016 8 min

Right to Know

With Local Government Elections day approaches Political Parties and Independent ward candidates will in the next few days be trying their utmost best to win over the trust of the public in a bid to gain votes. Now in order for them to get community buy-in their manifesto ideally give…
28 Jul 2016 7 min

Gugulethu small business owner offers bread and inspiration

As small business entrepreneur, Thembile Gcukumeni, has been blessed with the ability to inspire others with his bread making skills and despite unexpected health challenges; he managed to overcome the physically challenges he incurred when he had a stroke a few years ago and now inspires others as a motivational…
28 Jul 2016 8 min

Nyanga Community Imbizo

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development along with various departmental officials will be visiting the Nyanga community in response to concerns raised at an Imbizo last year. We chat to Advocate Hishaam Mohammed, Western Cape's head of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Guest: Advocate Hishaam Mohammed Position:…
28 Jul 2016 5 min

Countrywide protest more violent than previous years

In the past few months you might have noticed that there have been many protests actions in the country and it seems like people are giving up on fighting with words but instead making use of physical means to vent their frustrations. Well according to the Institution of Security Studies…
28 Jul 2016 7 min

2nd Cape Flats Aquifer Seminar and Water Dialogue in Phillipi

In a bid to cement information needed to safeguard the natural water sources in the Philippi Horticultural Area (PHA), community members and stakeholders in the Water and Agriculture sectors gathered at the 2nd Cape Flats Aquifer Seminar and Water Dialogue, yesterday. Now we know that the farming community ahas opposed…
27 Jul 2016 8 min

What if Sexual Offender’s Names Were Made Public

In a bid to curb convicted paedophile from victimising youth who might potentially be at risk of being sexually abused, The Western Cape social development department recently put out a call to the National social development department to consider publishing the names of such offenders. What might the impact be…
27 Jul 2016 6 min
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