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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…

13 Jul 2016 12 min

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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…

13 Jul 2016 7 min

Safety risk for Emergency Personnel in High Risk areas

Still on the topic of gang violence and the escalation of shootings in areas of the Cape Flats. We now highlight the challenges emergency personnel face when they respond to patients in these communities and chat to Robert Daniels, Provincial spokesperson Emergency Medical Service (EMS) in Western Cape Guest: Robert…

13 Jul 2016 5 min

National Informal Traders march

Workers from the informal trading fraternity will today be embarking on a National March demanding equal opportunities to trade in their Cities. The Cape Town branch of the Coalition is set to meet in the CBD at 10am today and will march to Premier Helen Zille Office to handover a…

13 Jul 2016 9 min

Escalation of gang related violence and shooting in Bonteheuwel

The recent spate of gang violence in Bonteheuwel has claimed the lives of several people. This has sparked concern amongst community who have been caught in the middle of a gang war and have called on officials to help restore peace in the area. We chat to Graham Lindhorst, chairperson…

13 Jul 2016 10 min

Burial matters of new muslims

Now while reverts who embrace Islam have to adapt to a new way of life as a Muslim, the funeral arrangements also differs from other religions. Earlier this week we received a report from a concerned listener who alerted us about the potential challenges non- muslim might face with Islamic…

12 Jul 2016 9 min

BDS SA celebrates 11 years

Now the Palestinian - Israeli conflict is still ongoing and people from different parts of the world are against the Israeli regime. Organisation such as BOYCOTT, DIVESTMENT AND SANCTIONS AGAINST ISRAEL in SOUTH AFRICA (BDS SOUTH AFRICA) have been very vocal about their support for the Palestinian people through various…

12 Jul 2016 9 min

SAMNET

The recent arrest of Two people from Azaadvile in Johannesburg who were for alleged terrorism related charged has been a huge public and international interest story. How South Africans should be responding to this matter. We chat to Dr. Faisal Suliman, Chairperson: SA Muslim Network (SAMNET) Guest: Dr. Faisal Suliman…

12 Jul 2016 9 min

Al Quds appeal for medical supplies

With this month marking the two years after the war on Gaza, the Palestinian people are still living in dire straits facing poverty and lack basic services including water and sanitation and access to healthcare. In light of these challenges the The Al Quds Foundation SA has launched an Appeal…

11 Jul 2016 8 min

Corporal punishment in schools

Now whilst teachers are not allowed to use corporal punishment to discipline pupils in schools. A recent report released by the Western Cape Education Department revealed that more than 200 teachers in the Province still use physical methods such as canning or the whip to get children to behave in…

11 Jul 2016 7 min

Corporal punishment in schools

Still on the topic of corporal punishment which is still being used to discipline pupils in schools and the Western Cape Education Department’s recent report on the more than 200 teachers in the Province found guilty for corporal punishment. We chat to Jonavon Rustin , Provincial Secretary SA Democratic Teachers…

11 Jul 2016 8 min

Traffic Logistics at Moonsighting

The Cresent Observers Society of South Africa, known in Cape Town as the Maankykers as well as the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) will be gathering at Three Anchor Bay in Sea Point tonight for the annual sighting of the moon for Eidul Fitr. The event has become a popular attraction…

5 Jul 2016 5 min

Moonsighting

Continuing the topic of the sighting of the moon for Eid ul Fitr this evening and logictis of the event, we chat to Imam Yusuf Pandy, member of the Maankykers Guest: Imam Yusuf Pandy Position: Member of the Maankykers

5 Jul 2016 7 min

Constantia residents unhappy with proposed development

While the land claimed process might have been successful for the Solomon family who reclaimed the farm land in Constantia. Residents have expressed dissatisfaction for the families proposed plans to develop a Mall in the area. The Constantia ratepayers and residents association recently launched an online opinion poll to get…

5 Jul 2016 9 min

Bomb Blast in Saudi Arabia

Guest: Shaheen Essop Position: SAHUC president

5 Jul 2016 5 min

Ramadan in prisons

Ramadan, which is a time for increased prayer and cementing family bonds, for prison inmates the month is a reminder of a life and family that is left behind. VOC news reporter, Thakira Desai recently visited inmates who shared their stories of Ramadan in Pollsmoor’s Maximum Security Prison. She filed…

5 Jul 2016 21 min

Embracing Ramadan and Eid as new Muslim

If you experience new things or step into the unknown, difficulty is bound to be in your path. For people who embrace Islam, the challenge of adopting the new found faith, observing fasting and Eid for the very first time might be overwhelming. VOC journalist Umarah Hartley spoke to a…

4 Jul 2016 8 min

Democratic Independence Party

Not sure who to vote for in the upcoming Local Municipal Elections in August? A good place to start is to familiarise yourself with the party’s Manifesto. If you have no clue where to start then you need to tune in weekly when we interview different parties to find out…

1 Jul 2016 28 min

Heideveld community AGM on Health matters

Whilst residents of Heideveld are faced with many social ills such as unemployment, poverty and crime, health is also a concern for people in the area. In light of these challenges the community will be given an opportunity to be a part of the restructuring process of the COMMUNITY HEALTH…

29 Jun 2016 11 min

Vegetable production and aquifer protection not part of anti-drought strategy

With reality of drought impacting negatively on the South African economy, there is a growing need to find solutions to avoid rising food prices. At the recent Drought Dialogue hosted by The Provincial Department of Agriculture [DoA] and the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning [DEA/DP] Representatives of the…

29 Jun 2016 11 min