VOC Breakfast

Good News - MASA making progress in Meningitis awareness

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…

8 May 2016 8 min

ISIS narrative with Youth

A lot of emphasis has been placed on the ideas and principles of the Islamic state (IS) and the methods of communicating that are particularly different to other terrorist organisations. This includes being exceptionally tactful with technology which may be enticing to youth. But how is the narrative playing into…

6 May 2016 5 min

Supplementary Exams boost Western Cape pass rate

If you reside in the Western Cape and you’ve recently passed the supplementary exams for the 2015 National Senior Certificate (NSC), you can give yourself a pat on the back. Your efforts has helped push up the Western Cape pass rate. So where does this place us with the rest…

6 May 2016 4 min

City Law Enforcement strengthen force with fresh recruits

The recent appointment of more than 40 Law Enforcement officers will go a long way in helping safety officials address the issues of crime in the City. They include crime fighting members who were part of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and are experienced with backgrounds in the Stabilisation…

6 May 2016 7 min

Religion in Politics

The altercation between EEF MP Nazier Paulsen and DA MP Yusuf Cassiem has been a hot debate in recent days, particularly because Nazier accused Yusuf of being a kafir a term we know is frowned upon in Islam. A lot of people have been criticising the behaviour of the politicians…

6 May 2016 10 min

Good News- Shoprite #ActForChange initiative financial relief to youth

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…

5 May 2016 5 min

IMA welcomes new leader

Solly Suleman a well-known figure within the Muslim community and pharmacist by profession was recently inaugurated as the new president of The Islamic Medical Association (IMA) of South Africa. VOC’s Thakira Desai spoke Mr Suleman and filed this report

5 May 2016 6 min

Good News - Youtuber doing for the homeless

Devon Wayne Saunders is well-known for his funny videos on the YouTube channel, Devdondidit. His recent outdoor experience and #WeDidIt Winter Campaign is not only heart-warming but will also bound to bring smiles on the faces of many homeless who brave the streets. Guest: Devon Wayne Saunders Position: popular Youtuber…

5 May 2016 10 min

The Qualities And Dangers Of Contact Crime

A crime report which highlighted the qualities and dangers of contact crime including murder, assault and sexual offences was released yesterday. We chat to Guest: Dr Pali Lehohla Position: The Statistician –General for Statistics South Africa

5 May 2016 8 min

HWC - The authority of local heritage in the City of Cape Town

We picked up an article in a newspaper which reported that “The City of Cape Town has been given permission by Heritage Western Cape to manage and protect local heritage sites and structures. We wanted a bit more clarity on the matter and now speak to Mxolisi Dlamuka, CEO of…

5 May 2016 9 min

Launch of UK-SA Newton Fund Bilateral Chairs Initiative

The British High Commissioner to South Africa, Dame Judith Macgregor, and DST Minister Naledi Pandor recently launched the UK-SA Newton Fund Bilateral Chairs Initiative. This includes three chairs, two focusing on food security and another on political science. We chat to Dr Phethiwe Matutu, Chief Director Human Capital and Science…

5 May 2016 8 min

Mid-term exams advice

Youth from all walks of life might be dealing with a range of social issues but those that are on high school and in Tertiary Institutions have one thing in common, Exam Stress. For pupils who are in their final year of school, the upcoming mid-term exams are particularly important…

5 May 2016 8 min

South Africa reported to have highest murder rate of babies in the world

A recent report released by the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the University of Cape Town revealed that 19.6 in every 100 000 children are killed within the first 28 days of life in South Africa. This being highest reported rate of murders of babies in the world. We chat…

4 May 2016 9 min

Locals comments on Blikkiesdorp

Blikkiesdorp - meaning "tin-can town" in Afrikaans is on the verge of collapse and has become a source of controversy in Cape Town. VOC journalist Umarah Hartley spoke to locals in the area and filed this report

4 May 2016 9 min

SAHRC - Racist remarks

The flow of support from public for the waitress offended by Rhodes Must Fall movement member Ntokozo Qwabe recently made waves on social media. And in less than a week another incident of a post by Matt Theunissen’s had caused a stir online after he too decided to vent his…

4 May 2016 8 min

Safety initiative for Westbank pupils

Residents living in Delft are plagued by many social challenges including unemployment, crime and a range of issues which compromise their safety. While it might take a while before the issues can be resolved, hundreds of pupils from Westbank can now travel safely to and from school using the Walking…

4 May 2016 6 min

Consumer focus with Wendy Knowler - Cupid's arrow hurts like hell

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…

3 May 2016 10 min

Homeless project initiated by the non-profit Carpenters Shop

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…

3 May 2016 6 min

Social Racism

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…

3 May 2016 7 min

Pupils at Cape Town school learn to earn

Life after high school is much to be desired for by youth who might feel that they would have more control of their lives if they were not sitting in school benches. Good news is that the Learn to Earn initiative which Mondale High pupils in Mitchells Plain were introduced…

3 May 2016 9 min