VOC Breakfast

Public comments on Concourt Ruling -Nkandla

While you might be a the loyal South African citizens doing your bit for the economy by paying your taxes, The Nkandla matter might have left you feeling a bit sour. It would be interesting to know how you feel about the Concourt Ruling that President Zuma needs to pay…

1 Apr 2016 6 min

Concourt Ruling: Nkandla the Political Impact on ANC and ZUMA

Still on the topic of the Concourt judgment and President Zuma now having to dig deep into his pockets to payback money for upgrades to his Nkandla homestead. It would be interesting to know what Political impact this might have on the ANC and President Zuma We now chat to…

1 Apr 2016 8 min

Increase food prices a worry for feeding schemes

While the effects of drought might be costing the economy and affecting food prices, feeding schemes are also feeling the pinch. With less than a week before the start of the new semester school will be welcoming pupils and not only feeding them with knowledge but also providing food to…

31 Mar 2016 7 min

Social Justice Coalition (SJC) and Equal Education (EE) decided to take the Mini

There seems to be an imbalance in security resources in the province with Khayelitsha sitting at the bottom of the list as least resourced area in the Western Cape. While officials might have proposed plans of improving policing in the area, management of crime seems out of control. How serious…

31 Mar 2016 8 min

Centre for Child Law and SGBs intervene in farm school closures

Children living on farms not only face various socioeconomic challenges, but often struggle to gain access to education, traveling great distances to get to school. For pupils from four schools in the Eastern Cape school the start to the new term was even more difficult after the department of education…

31 Mar 2016 6 min

City responds - Safety concerns in Kensington and Train Station

Yesterday we spoke to Mohammed Nordien the Deputy Chair and PRO of Kensington CPF about concerns that residence had about safety and security surrounding the Kensington train station. Some of the issues raised were that vehicles have accessing the area because there is not sufficient parking or drop off points,…

31 Mar 2016 6 min

Good News - Kramat Festival Update

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…

30 Mar 2016 3 min

Preliminary round for the SA National Quran Competition

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…

30 Mar 2016 9 min

After running an ultra-marathon it seems that faith in humanity has been restore

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…

30 Mar 2016 8 min

2016 Municipal Elections

If you missed out on the opportunity to register for the upcoming 2016 Municipal Elections you have a final change to register on the 9th and 10th April. VOC producer Quanita Kamaar spoke to Courtney Sampson, Provincial Electoral Officer for the Electoral Commission of South Africa (Western Cape) - head…

30 Mar 2016 8 min

Good News - Cape Town market in Jozi

If you planning to travel and relocate to Johannesburg you are bound to miss your loved ones and would need to adapt to the change of scenery. The other thing that your likely miss is Cape Town cuisine and the popular eating places in the mother city. We have good…

30 Mar 2016 7 min

Safety concerns in Kensington and Train Station

Residence in the Kensington area has voiced concerns about the safety at the Kensington train station. According to reports that we have received residence who access the transport route are at risk of being mugged, dropping off people who use the train is a problem because there is not proper…

30 Mar 2016 7 min

Pre- Analysis on ConCourt to hand down Nkandla

President Jacob Zuma has been in the spotlight for different issues, Gupta gate, Finance Minister Swopping and the lengthy debate on the Nkandla. This week the matter of Nkandla will again surface when the Constitutional court hands down the judgement on matters relating to security upgrades to Zuma's home What…

30 Mar 2016 10 min

16 Counsellors trained for Ocean View police’s victim-friendly room

Crime is a serious issue affecting all communities, the impact can be devastating for victims and lack of support can leave them traumatised for life. The Ocean View community is one area which experiences crime on daily basis and the recent training of counsellors for the victim-friendly room could change…

30 Mar 2016 7 min

MJC President Steps Down

MJC President Moulana Ihsaan Hendricks has announced that he will be stepping down after serving two consecutive terms as President of the Ulema body. The MJC will be holding it’s AGM on the 23rd of April after which elections will begin for new leadership. During his ten year term, Hendricks…

29 Mar 2016 40 min

Launch of Halal Lab in Cape Town

Last week, we spoke to the head of the MJC Halal Trust on the lack of technical expertise with the certifying body – this following an external audit from JAKIM, a top Malaysian body. And while the audit is concerning, there are some positive developments with the launch of a…

29 Mar 2016 14 min

Politics to blame for recent spike in land invasion

A visible increase in the number of attempted land invasions has been noticed over the past two months, especially over weekends. The city’s anti-land invasion unit and law enforcement agencies have been on high alert. Areas including Dunoon, Retreat, Parkwood, Sir Lowry’s Pass Village, and the Steenbras Dam are now…

29 Mar 2016 6 min

An Influx of Holiday Makers Hitting The Roads Before Schools Reopen

With yesterday marking the end of the Easter weekend, we can expect to see an influx of holiday makers hitting the roads before schools reopen. Just how are traffic operations going to manage the roads we chat to Kenny Africa, Provincial Traffic Chief? Guest: Kenny Africa, Position: Provincial Traffic Chief

29 Mar 2016 9 min

Feedback on the Kramat Festival

The area beneath the hill of Tuan Yusuf grave site became a sea of festivities with people from all around the Peninsula heading to the historical site to attend the Tuan Yusuf Kramat Festival. To give us feedback on the event we chat to Ebrahim Peters member of the organising…

29 Mar 2016 7 min

Boland Summer Festival

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…

28 Mar 2016 9 min