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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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1772 – 1792

Gun smuggling in South Africa

The recent development in the Gun smuggling case of former Police officer and a suspected Cape Town businessman allegedly involved illegal firearm dealings has exposed how the l selling off of confiscated guns can land into the wrong hands. Despite crime strategies being implemented on a Provincial and National level…
29 Jun 2016 13 min

Update on tendering process for Maidens Cove land

The big development planned for Maiden’s Cove received a lot of attention by the public who wanted the historical area to be more inclusive and protected. Last month the City of Cape Town started the tendering process inviting prospective investors to purchase and lease portions of three City-owned erven in…
28 Jun 2016 7 min

Crime and gansterism in Hanover Park

Earlier this week we heard about the gang violence in Elsies River. Residents in the area are literally caught in the middle of a urban gang war. Another area which experienced similar issues is Hanover Park, but it seems like there is conflicting report about the actual situation in the…
22 Jun 2016 3 min

Factory workers on Short time

Now while many communities might be braving the cold weather and struggling to keep warm this winter. It seems factory workers are challenged financially when companies place them on short time. It also seems more common in the winter periods. Earlier this week we received reports that factory workers from…
22 Jun 2016 9 min

Political factionalism ahead of the Local Government

Social media was a buzz with reports and pictures of people looting and setting a truck alight in Tshwane. And no its has nothing to do with service delivery and a lot to do with people expressing dissatisfaction with announcement of Thoko Didiza as the African National Congress (ANC)'s mayoral…
22 Jun 2016 9 min

NGO policies on Zakah

During the month of Ramadan Muslims abstain from food and drink. The month is also regarded as a blessed period in which it is recommended for the fasting person to give charity (Zakah) if they are by the means to do so. Whilst some might prefer to personally hand over…
21 Jun 2016 9 min

Safety Concerns of Tana Baru

Now before the break, we chatted to Dr Aadiel Bassier from the Tana Baru Trust on their battle to remove a family from the burial site there, but there’s also the issue of crime and safety. Joining us now is Ganief Galvaan, the zone coordinator for Bokaap’s neighbourhood Watch… Guest:…
20 Jun 2016 6 min

Sanctity of Tana Baru Raises Concern

Last week, we picked up an article on Groundup about issues between the Tana Baru Trust and a family living in the Tana Baru cemetery for 32 years. Now we know that the Tanu Baru is of special significance for Muslims as it is the resting place of some of…
20 Jun 2016 7 min

Silvertown Community march for Positive Change on Youth day

Residents from Silvertown will be embarking on a ‘’Community March for Positive Change’’ on Youth Day. The initiative forms part of a Substance abuse prevention campaign which has been facilitated by members within the community. We chat to Aunty Faldeelah Jacobs a community member and Pastor Nathan Feal, religious leader…
15 Jun 2016 9 min

Western Cape SBG project to help manage finances of schools

Now while organisation in South Africa might not be immune to corruption. A recent report released by Corruption Watch revealed that if School Governing Body members are not adequately skilled to manage financial reports, the school they serve might be susceptible to corruptive activities. To safeguard schools in the Province…
15 Jun 2016 7 min

Bo-Kaap Residents speak out against development

Continuing the topic of gentrification we focus on the proposed development in the Bo-Kaap which the Municipal Planning Tribunal approved last week. The decision to give the go ahead for the development has not been welcomed by residents and supporters. Members who attended the tribul meeting to observe the process…
14 Jun 2016 8 min

AL SHURA PARTY - ASP

Now if you have registered to vote in the upcoming Local Municipal Elections and have not yet set your mind on who to vote for? Well a good place to start is familiarising yourself with the Manifesto. In the lead up to the Local Municipal Elections you will have an…
10 Jun 2016 31 min

Public invited to give recommendations for naming Delft suburbs

Suburbs in Delft that do not have a name and have been known by numbers will soon change. Residents living these precinct as well as general public have been invited to submit proposals of names to The City of Cape Town. How exactly would this submission process work we chat…
9 Jun 2016 3 min

Submissions Open For The Fees Commission

Now the public were given an opportunity to submit comments for The Commission of Inquiry into Higher Education and Training. These comments would essentially be used to help the Fees Commission determine if free education would be feasible for the South African economy. The deadline which was set to close…
9 Jun 2016 4 min

Blikkiesdorp residents meet to discuss Mayor visit

Now in the last few months the Blikkiesdorp community have been very vocal about their hopes of moving out of the temporary informal settlement. The Blikkiesdorp Joint Committee which represents the residents have been in on going engagements with the City of Cape Town to solve the problem of developing…
9 Jun 2016 4 min

NGOs Ramadan and Inflation

Whilst ordinary consumers are finding it difficult to cope with rising food prices. Relief organisations, who intensify their projects during Ramadan, find it increasingly harder to overcome the hurdles of inflation. VOC journalist Umarah Hartley spoke to non-profit organisation to find out how they are coping and filed this report.
8 Jun 2016 10 min

Islamic Relief - Intervention locally

With the first day of Ramadan upon us, working to attain the blessing of Allah now becomes the target for many Muslims fasting this month. Coupled with this, is the urge to share in the goodness that this month brings. And for organisations like Islamic Relief who are on the…
7 Jun 2016 17 min

Crisis in Health Sector topic at Western Cape Provincial Health Assembly

While South Africans might be struggling to survive amidst the tough economic climate. The healthcare system of the country is not looking very good and civil society organisation are not keeping quiet about the problems in the public and private sectors which include fragmentation, the split between private and public…
7 Jun 2016 8 min

Al-Jamaah feedback on Election Manifesto launch

In the lead up to the Local Municipal Elections various political parties are expected to campaign in different parts of the Province. If you want to find out more about the policies and objectives of the different parties a good place to start is to read up on the election…
7 Jun 2016 6 min
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