VOC Breakfast

Equal Education on march for safer schools

The lack of Safety interventions at Western Cape schools has been highlighted in a recent audit conducted by Equal Education. Some of the findings revealed that a large percentage of educators are still using corporal punishment to discipline pupils, and lack of security places schools at risk. In a bid…

3 May 2016 8 min

Submissions Open For The Fees Commission

The Commission of Inquiry into Higher Education and Training was recently establish to determine if free education would be feasible for the South African economy. They are now inviting the public to submit comments for the commission. How exactly will this work and who can submit, we chat to Andile…

3 May 2016 8 min

Feedback on State of the Roads over the long Weekend

With yesterday marking the end of another long weekend we get an update on traffic operations and speak to Kenny Africa, Provincial Traffic Chief? Guest: Kenny Africa, Position: Provincial Traffic Chief

3 May 2016 8 min

Lansdowne Community pro-active in fighting crime

Residents and safety officials in the Lansdowne area are taking a proactive approach addressing crime in the community. They have reaped the rewards for their hard work with a noticeable decline in crime in the area. We chat to Ahmad Gangat, Chairman of the Lanroe Neighbourhood Watch Guest: Ahmad Gangat…

2 May 2016 10 min

Affordability Assessment Regulations – what they mean to the consumer!

Consumers who apply for funding at an credit provider will only be awarded with funds if they meet the requirements of the affordability assessment regulations. The regulation was recently introduced through The National Credit Amendment Act (NCAA) aimed to curb reckless lending and protect consumers from debt. We chat to…

2 May 2016 8 min

Employment Opportunities that exist in South Africa post Apartheid

Still on the topic of Workers days we focus on how the work force has changed over the past 22 years. What is the current state of our economy and opportunities for the working class? We chat to Professor Roger Southall from the Society, Work and Development Institute, Wits University…

2 May 2016 7 min

Workers below the breadline

While South Africa might have progressed as a Democratic country, workers that earn below the breadline still seem to be struggling. As we celebrate workers day we take a look at the working class that once boomed as an industry, the Clothing workers, or factory workers. We chat to Fachmy…

2 May 2016 7 min

The PHA Food & Farming Campaign

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…

1 May 2016 9 min

Shukrul to host International Qari’s at Qiraah Programme today

The recitation of the Quraan will be eliminating the masjid of Shukral Mubeen in Lansdowne hosting renowned international Qari’s. For more on the event we chat to Sheikh Muhhamad Philander the co-ordinator of the programme Guest: Sheikh Muhhamad Philander Position: the co-ordinator of the programme

29 Apr 2016 8 min

COSATU host 30 Anniversary May Day Rally

During the apartheid regime people who had been marginalised not only struggling to live and move around freely but also had difficulty with the inequalities of employment opportunities which existed. Before South Africa become a democratic country the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) was formed as the there…

29 Apr 2016 7 min

Residents comment - Blikkiesdorp resident’s demands clarity on future

Residents from the Blikkiesdorp informal settlement situated near the Cape Town International Airport marched to the Mayor office earlier this week demanding answers about the City’s plans to relocate them. We chat to Etienne Claasen secretary of the Blikkiesdorp Joint Committee Guest: Etienne Claasen Position: secretary of the Blikkiesdorp Joint…

29 Apr 2016 7 min

City of Cape Town comment: Blikkiesdorp resident’s demands clarity on future

Still on the topic of Blikkiesdorp and the residents marching to the Mayor De lille office for answers on plans to relocate people who have been living in the informal settlement for several years. We chat to Guest: Councillor Benedicta van Minnen Position: Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, City…

29 Apr 2016 6 min

Sports Transformation - Should corporates get involved?

Sports transformation has been one of the big debates in South Africa this week after Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula announced his department's intention to withdraw funding from the country's major sports bodies if they do not meet transformation targets. He said Athletics SA, Cricket SA, Rugby SA and Netball SA…

28 Apr 2016 8 min

Zuma Must Go march

The mother city came alive on Freedom Day yesterday as hundreds of capetonians from all walks of life joined together for the Zuma Must Fall protest. A number of civil society organisations under different umbrellas came together for one common goal – Zuma must resign as president. Raeesah Isaacs was…

28 Apr 2016 6 min

Nyanga residents stage sit-in at police station

Now recently, we covered Nyanga residents’ concerns over crime, after a string of gang related shootings. Yesterday, a group of residents staged a sit-in at the Nyanga police station, demanding justice, police visibility and the establishment of a task team to investigate gang activities. For more on this, we have…

28 Apr 2016 7 min

SOPOC Steps Into Malema Saga

As we know, South Africa's security agencies and the ANC are gearing to crack down on EFF leader Julius Malema over his threat to take up arms against the state. Malema made the comments in an Al Jazeera interview on Sunday. State Security Minister David Mahlobo and Police Minister Nathi…

28 Apr 2016 9 min

Feel Good feature - Bredasdorp Masjid project

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…

27 Apr 2016 10 min

Technology give Blind pupil hope

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…

27 Apr 2016 8 min

People with Disability to march to Parliment

The Dial a Ride Users Forum will be embarking on a protest march to parliament on tomorrow the 28th April to hand over a memorandum to government. The concerns which they are voicing include a wide range of issues affecting persons with disabilities. We chat to Debbie Bedien, spokesperson for…

27 Apr 2016 7 min

COSATU meet with Metrorail at Conferences

As you may know the recent damage to Metrorail infrastructure has resulted in commuters running late for work and might have even cost you extra, if you were using alternative transport. In some cases workers who arrived late have had money deducted from their salaries. So the recent damage to…

27 Apr 2016 6 min