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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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Heideveld beneficiaries housing concerns

Earlier this week the City of Cape Town’s Mayor Patricia de Lille attended the official hand over of the first 30 houses for the Heideveld Housing Development. While this is positive news, beneficiaries have raised concerns that the City of Cape have not been transparent and have ignored the issues…
21 Apr 2016 8 min

Ward Councillor comment on gang violence in Nyanga

Still on the topic of the alleged gang related incidence in Nyanga we focus on how these activities affect the community and how officials are planning to address the matter. We chat to Khaya Yozi, Nyanga Ward Councillor Guest: Khaya Yozi Position: Nyanga Ward Councillor
21 Apr 2016 10 min

Nyanga community concerned by formation of gang structures

Gang violence is not only affecting the Cape Flats it seems like the trend might be creeping into Nyanga and surrounding communities. The recent incident of alleged gang violence has claimed lives and injured more than three people in Nyanga this week. To give us an update on the situation…
21 Apr 2016 7 min

Metrorail Strike update

Mr Nathi Khena, Prasa acting CEO briefed the media yesterday on the latest developments in the illegal metrorail strike, elaborating on measures taken to end the strike. VOC journalist attended that briefing and filed it for the listeners
21 Apr 2016 8 min

Maitland safety structure address crime

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…
20 Apr 2016 9 min

Good News Road

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…
20 Apr 2016 7 min

Heideveld Housing Handover

City of Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille officially handed over the first 30 houses of the R105 million Heideveld Housing Development yesterday. VOC reporter Umarah Hartley has this report…
20 Apr 2016 7 min

Metrorail Nearing The Point of Collapse : Cape Chambers

This past week has certainly been a hellish one for Cape Town train commuters after trains were delayed by hours - this following a series of targeted attacks on Metrorail infrastructure. And of course the worrying factor now is not just the millions lost to Metrorail, but also the impact…
20 Apr 2016 6 min

Bread Prices Raises The Alarm

Local activists have written an open letter to food producers and the minister of finance and trade industry with regards to spiralling food pricesd inflation. As we are well aware, the drought has pushed up the prices of staple items and activists from the SA Food Sovereignty Campaign claim it…
20 Apr 2016 7 min

Dunoon Protests Targets Foreigners

LAW Enforcement officers continue to monitor Dunoon as Somali Shopkeepers were forced to flee the area after their shops were looted. Some Dunoon residents went on a rampage and traffic came to a standstill on Monday, as protesters took to the streets. Foreign shopkeepers were forced to evacuate the area…
20 Apr 2016 6 min

Consumer Focus With Wendy Knowler

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…
19 Apr 2016 6 min

Project to assist Preschools within rural and poor South Africa

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…
19 Apr 2016 7 min

Feel Good Story : Planet Mercy

Planet Mercy, in quest to assist with the shortfall of madrassa facilities in the area of Parkwood has established a madrassa with the assistance of community members. The organisation has installed containers to house the madrassa. The madrassa now brace itself for the winter months as more and more children…
19 Apr 2016 8 min

Lack of Police Resources in the Western Cape

The Western Cape Government has issued a formal deman for clarity on the development of all policing units operating within the province. Premier Helen Zille was informed of concerns amongst Manenberh residents that visible policing had actually declined during gang violence that has raged on in the community since 31st…
19 Apr 2016 8 min

Social Profile of SA's Youth : Stats SA

Statistics SA yesterday released an interesting report analysing the socio economic and demo-graphical profile of the youth in the country. In essence, the report highlighting some challenges and successes over the five year period between 2009 and 2014. Statistician general Dr Pali Lehohla joins us now... Guest : Pali Lehohla…
19 Apr 2016 7 min

City Extends Comment On Draft Budget

The City of Cape Town has decided to extend the comment period on its Draft Budget 2016/2018/19 financial year by a week , to 29 April 2016, in a effort to garner more public input for consideration. To chat more about this , we have deputy Mayor Ian Nielson Guest…
19 Apr 2016 5 min

SAHUC roadshow - Feedback

The South African Hajj and Umrah Council held its annual awareness roadshow At the Athlone Civic centre this week. To tell us more, we have SAHUC president, Shaheen Essop on the line.... Guest: Shaheen Essop Position: SAHUC president
18 Apr 2016 7 min

UWC Centre for Prison Reform: CCTV Camera in prison

Prisoners who are at correctional facilities might be in for a huge surprize facing the possible installation of CCTV cameras. The proposal for the installation of surveillance in corridors and cells of prisons were presented to Parliament's portfolio committee on justice and correctional services last week. What would this mean…
18 Apr 2016 8 min

Chapter 9 Integrity commission

Corruption seems to be creeping up on South Africans with Politicians stealing the limelight with alleged Illegal activities with governmental structures. In 2013 Accountability Now submitted a proposal to Constitutional Review Committee for the Integrity commission to be included as amendment of Chapter 9 of the Constitution. Last week Mr…
18 Apr 2016 10 min

Updqate METRORAIL arson attacks

Commuters who make use of Metrorail services were faced with delays last week after trains had been set alight and another four carriages were destroyed by fire in Kraaifontein last week. This is the second attack in recent weeks following the destruction of ten carriages which were gutted by a…
18 Apr 2016 7 min
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