VOC Breakfast

Interview with Traffic Chief Kenny 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…

17 Apr 2016 7 min

The Swim For Hope 2016 help little cancer fighters

Young individuals who brave the fight against cancer have been given strokes of hope through funding raised at The Swim for Hope 2016 initiative. What does this mean for Little Fighters Cancer Trust? We chat to Mandie Erasmus, Project Manager at Little Fighters Cancer Trust Guest: Mandie Erasmus Position: Project…

15 Apr 2016 7 min

Senior passes on at SASSA - Kraaifontein office

Last week the Kraaifontein locals and staff at the SASSA service office were left in shock by the sudden death of a senior citizen. The deceased and his wife had allegedly stayed overnight to avoid the lengthy wait at the facility but he passed on before he could be assisted…

15 Apr 2016 6 min

District 6 Working Committee meeting this weekend

We have done extensive reports in our news and programmes about selling off of land in the City bowl area. The topic of land restitution is another matter that is constantly developing and there is continuous engagement amongst various role players. This weekend members of the public and those affected…

15 Apr 2016 7 min

SAHUC roadshow

The South African Hajj and Umrah Council awareness roadshow will be taking place this weekend. To tell us more, we have SAHUC president, Shaheen Essop on the line.... Guest: Shaheen Essop Position: SAHUC president

15 Apr 2016 8 min

Cape Town - The state of Homelessness in the City

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…

14 Apr 2016 5 min

Stabbing at Hanover park school

Just last week a grade 9 pupil was stabbed allegedly by a gangster at Modderdam high school. And the recent attack where a teacher at Summit Primary was stabbed and robbed in her classroom and then robbed yesterday. Should educators and learners be worried about their safety? We chat to…

14 Apr 2016 8 min

Social Audit launched to support campaign for Affordable housing in CBD

Still on the topic of the living conditions of accommodation in the area. So how are domestic workers affected by housing in Sea Point? We chat to Thandeka Sisusa, representative for the Domestic Workers in Seapoint Guest: Thandeka Sisusa Position: representative for the Domestic Workers in Seapoint

14 Apr 2016 4 min

Social Audit launched to support campaign for Affordable housing in CBD

Yesterday we focused on activism group filing a court application to stop the transfer of land to a private developer. We also know that the organisation Reclaim the City held a protest at the legislature yesterday regarding this matter. We now focus on Ndifuna Ukwazi launching a Social Audit campaign…

14 Apr 2016 5 min

Food Security: Why are social grants failing to eradicate hunger?

While South Africa might have a social protection system its seems like hunger is still a problem and people are struggling to make ends meet. Yesterday The Centre of Excellence in Food Security and the Institute for Development Studies at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), held a seminar…

14 Apr 2016 6 min

Al Imaad Winter Warmer 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…

13 Apr 2016 10 min

Grooter Schuur boast Innovation programme

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…

13 Apr 2016 8 min

Heideveld housing concerns

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…

13 Apr 2016 8 min

Madina Institute Youth Day Event

In this day and age it seems that the youth is battling to balance everyday life with spirituality. Sometimes they just need a bit of encouragement when they go astray. Well the Making faith real again spiritual programme might just be the answer to their problems. Guest: Saleema Jaffer Position:…

13 Apr 2016 6 min

ANC breaking ranks

Following the recent developments with the Concourt ruling on President Jacob Zuma Nkandla homestead and Gupta’s more problems seem to be coming to the fore. The ANC ranks seem to be breaking down with leadership role President Zuma being questioned by members within the party. To help us understand the…

13 Apr 2016 11 min

Reclaim the City

A group of activists have voiced concerns about the sale of land in the Sea Point area which was apparently supposed to be used for affordable housing and rental opportunities. The land has subsequently been sold to a private developer and the pending transfer. Earlier this week Reclaim the City…

13 Apr 2016 9 min

MEC Dan Plato visits Bonteheuvel

The people living in Bonteheuwel face a daily struggle with the ongoing gang war and crime being a big concern in the area. Yesterday the Western Cape Community Safety MEC Dan Plato met with community leaders and residents in the area encouraging locals to report crime. We chat to Minister…

13 Apr 2016 9 min

Hotel Staff training on - How to spot child abusers

Still on the topic of the training being offered to hotel staff aimed at addressing the child sex trade we chat to Patrick Solomons, Director of Molo Songololo Guest: Patrick Solomons Position: Director of Molo Songololo

12 Apr 2016 11 min

Hotel Staff training on How to spot child abusers

Potential child abusers who might be using tourism infustructure to facilitate sexual crimes against children might just be in for a major surprize. A recent training programme initiated by Molo Songolo and Fair Trade Toursim will equip hotel staff with basic skills to help identify potential child abusers and their…

12 Apr 2016 5 min

SA System of rehabilitating of inmates a concern

Crime is an ongoing challenge for many communities who are often held prisoners in their own areas. Just yesterday we highlighted the current state of gansterism in Manenberg. We also know that civil societies like GansterismMustFall and various community structures have protested against crime, pressurising government officials to address the…

12 Apr 2016 9 min