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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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Analysis: Ramaphosa addresses the nation on Covid-19 resurgence plan

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday evening announced that the national state of disaster would be extended by another month until 15 December however various other restriction have also been eased. Joining us online is ASRI Director of research, Angelo Fick.
11 Nov 2020 11 min

What is WCED doing to eradicate exclusionary school practices?

Following reports of alleged racism at a school in Brackenfell, the WCED has come forward opening speaking about their plan of action to eradicate exclusionary school practises. Now claims of racism follows a party that was allegedly organised by parents, that excluded students of colour. Is a plan of action…
11 Nov 2020 13 min

Motorists have until 31 January to renew drivers and learners licenses

Motorists across the country are still left frustrated as they struggle to renew their driver’s licenses that have expired during the lockdown period. Now the Department of Transport has published a directive to address the backlog at the licensing centres. People have come forward stating that changes to the license…
10 Nov 2020 11 min

Matric Exams And The Pandemic: A Lost Generation?

The matric examinations are stressful even at the best of times. But this year, the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, and subsequent lockdown and closing of schools, laid bare the existing well-documented troubles of the South African schooling system, while adding a range of new challenges. The 2020 matrics are…
10 Nov 2020 8 min

Exclusionary school cultures alive and well within education institutions

The chaos outside Brackenfell High School yesterday points to a broader problem of the ongoing exclusionary school cultures at former Model C and other schools. Why is this still the norm? Professor Aslam Fataar, Research Chair in Transformation and Professor in the Department of Education Policy Studies at Stellenbosch University…
10 Nov 2020 8 min

Clashes break out between parents and EFF at Brackenfell High School

A protest by the EFF outside Brackenfell High School against alleged racism turned violent yesterday morning when fighting broke about between demonstrators and residents. We saw loads of videos from journalists on the ground showing residents running towards the protesters, telling them that they needed to leave immediately in no…
10 Nov 2020 11 min

How will Biden's presidency fare for the Palestinian struggle?

As news broke that Joe Biden had defeated Donald Trump in the race for the White House, cities across the US saw wild celebrations from supporters of the Democratic nominee for president. Of course Americans are reeling from four years under Donald Trump’s embrassing and chaotic presidency. Trump was a…
9 Nov 2020 12 min

RAF claims continue to pile up along with internal administrative challenges

Applications against the Road Accident Fund (RAF) and its apparent inability to honour its obligations towards road accident victims are piling up. Several matters are not only dominating the high court, but the issue of non-payments can also turn to the Constitutional Court. Last week, there was an article in…
9 Nov 2020 10 min

City steps up Covid-19 plan for Gatesville traders

Following reports that the suburb of Gatesville has been identified as a COVID-19 hotspot, a meeting was held yesterday with informal traders and informal business operators to discuss the City’s plan to address the issue as the festive season is fast approaching. Joining us online is Alderman Grant Twigg Mayoral…
6 Nov 2020 10 min

Race for US presidency down to the wire

The votes are being counted and results have begun to come in. Donald Trump and former US Vice President Joe Biden is watching and waiting, as are people across the United States and the entire world. What will be the outcome of the 2020 US Elections? Only time will tell…
3 Nov 2020 12 min

MJCHT: Kenilworth Centre Checkers butchery no longer halaal

So there’s a lot of disappointment in the news that the butchery in Checkers in Kenilworth Center are no longer ḥalāl certified. The MJC Halaal Trust (MJCHT) issued a statement yesterday and director Shaykh Achmat Sedick is online just to explain further.
2 Nov 2020 5 min

Umalusi on state of readiness for 2020 national examinations

As the Grade 12 students of 2020 prepare for their up and coming final exams which is set to commence om the 5 November and conclude on December 15, many challenges have come to the fore in light of the covid 19 pandemic which has disrupted most of the academic…
2 Nov 2020 9 min

Taxi commuters to benefit the most from taxi industry subsidy

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said from April next year, government would implement a subsidy for the taxi industry. Mbalula said his department would work with Treasury and the taxi sector. The three-day national taxi lekgotla concluded on Saturday. Online to tell exactly what this means for the taxi industry is…
2 Nov 2020 10 min

Update: Paarl sexual abuse case

In the wake of last week’s revelations about sexual abuse in the Bo Kaap community, allegations were also made against a 52-year-old teacher from Paarl, accused of sexual violence against a former student at another school. Police are currently investigating the allegations. VOC news editor Tasneem Adams has the latest…
30 Oct 2020 6 min
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