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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
1792 – 1812

Calculating the risk of Pyramid Schemes

With the state of the economy people might be struggling financially and be compelled to do additional work or seek other ventures to make extra money. Financial instability might even leave vulnerable to get rich quick schemes regardless of the risk often associated to such initiatives. Why exactly do such…
3 Jun 2016 6 min

Sunnah way of engaging in civil and political matters

Now as we head into the local government elections, an interesting talking point has popped up in light of the country’s moral crisis within our political leadership. One of our listeners asked us to explore this topic – what is the Sunnah way of engaging in civil and political matters…
2 Jun 2016 11 min

Warning Kidnapping and Burglary Syndicate – Grassy Park

Concerns that a syndicate suspected of burglary and kidnapping minors lurking around in the Southern Suburbs have been making the rounds on social media. This might have residents feeling worried about safety in the area? What are the circumstances of these incidents, we chat to Rev. Philip Bam, PRO of…
30 May 2016 8 min

Good News - Twitter Blanket Drive campaign wraps up campaign

One person took to twitter in 2010 asking people to join her in a Twitter Blanket Drive for Winter. And a few years later the campaign has managed to be wrapped by blankets from other parts of the country and the world. The campaign ended a few days ago and…
30 May 2016 8 min

Decade of research South African Child Gauge

If you were looking for information and wanted to understand the status of South African children more than decade ago, you’d probably have difficulty finding sufficient information. Well, we not living in the past and new interventions are always being created addressing matters relating to children in society. One such…
30 May 2016 7 min

Opinion - Muslim participation in politics

As we approach the South African local government elections, the challenges which face people in the country seem to be apparent. The SA currency is attracting visitors but not being enjoyed by locals, cost of basic foods is not getting any cheaper and the thought and expectation for a better…
30 May 2016 10 min

Photo series show inequalities in Cape Town

You might be struggling financially and become upset when you talk about the way in which wealth is being Distributed in South Africa. Well ever pictured what this might look in your City. Well a recent photo series has sparked dialogue through imagery which shows the inequalities that exist in…
27 May 2016 9 min

Good News - Manenberg Peace Walk

Whilst many people in our country might be voicing concerns about the crime and injustices that exist in our Country, the community of Manenberg are taking a pro-active approach and will be embarking on a Peace Walk on Saturday 28th May. We chat to Guest: Chido Ngcobo Position: spokesperson
27 May 2016 5 min

Social Justice Coalition - Mayor De Lille Budget Speech and sanitation

The City of Cape Town has defended claims about the recent Budget Plan disadvantaging the poor and alleged that those who oppose the budget might not fully understand the actual planning process and allocations of the budget. The Social Justice Coalition is one of the organisations voicing concerns about lack…
27 May 2016 9 min

Mitchells Plain Magistrate court gang conviction rate of 0.7%

High risk areas on the Cape Flats are generally plagued by gansterism which create challenges for the residents living in these communities. While safety officials are responsible for arresting suspected gangsters for various illegal matters. The justice system seems to be ineffective with gang related cases such as Mitchells Plain…
27 May 2016 7 min

SA Entrepreneurs not interested in starting businesses

Whilst the South African rand might be attracting to international visitors. The latest data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor shows that this is not encouraging to South Africa who seems to be reluctant to start their own businesses. We chat to Mike Herrington the executive director for Global Entrepreneurship Monitor…
26 May 2016 8 min

Mayor Patricia De Lille - Expand on Budget speech

Yesterday Mayor Patricia de Lille presented The City of Town proposed budget plan for 2016/17. Which has received a lot of criticism for not effectively addressing the concerns of the poor? What might be the reason for this type of reaction and what is the City hoping to achieve with…
26 May 2016 10 min

Public Violence against Government Personnel

In recent months South Africans have staged various protest actions, calling on government to be proactive in dealing with public matters. In some instances people who vent their frustrations resorted to physical and ignore conventional methods of talks to discuss issues. In Parliament we also saw this type of action…
23 May 2016 9 min

Understanding Conflict in schools

Whilst Government schools might lack resources and exceed the capacity of classrooms, learners attending these schools often face social challenges as well. In areas of the Cape Flats youth are exposed to crime, gansterism and bear the brunt of unemployment. In the latest incident a School teacher was apparently assaulted…
23 May 2016 12 min

Heideveld Community unhappy with Ward councillor

The Heideveld community say they are tired of false promises from the local Councillor, Anthony Moses. During Moses' five year term as Councillor he has left the community in the same dire conditions it was before. Ahead of a protest march by the community on the 23rd of May, VOC…
20 May 2016 10 min

Department of Home Affairs new immigration law challenged in court

The Department of Home Affairs recent decision to implement new immigration rules is being challenged in court of law. The Forum of Immigration Practitioners of South Africa (FIPSA) is unhappy with changes and wants Government reviewed and amend some of the rules. Guest: Gershon Mosiane Position: chairman The Forum of…
19 May 2016 8 min

Good News - Youth Safe - Hub open in Nyanga Junction

With crime and gansterism being a safety concerns for communities of high risk areas on the Cape Flats. Youth from Manenberg and the Gugulethu communities will now have access to the Youth Safe-Hub which the Western Cape Premier launched yesterday. We chat to Michael Mpofu, Spokesperson for Premier Helen Zille…
18 May 2016 6 min

Utility Week: Cost Reflective Power Tariff

As you may know various stakeholders are expected to attend the African Utility Week conference which kicked off at the CTICC in Cape Town yesterday. With a range of topics related to energy and water management set to make the agenda of talks at the event, one of the sessions…
18 May 2016 8 min
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