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Good News: Determination to help others pay off

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…

10 Mar 2016 6 min

‪#‎BlackLivesMatter campaign.

The recent killings of two teenage girls have received mixed response from public questioning the attention given to the two incidents. The #‎BlackLivesMatter campaign was subsequently started in response to the way in which the death of a young girl killed in a toilet had received attention compared to the…

10 Mar 2016 7 min

R1,65 Million Damage To City Housing Project

The City of Cape Town has assessed the damage caised by the recent petrol bombing and the vandalism of more than 100 units between 25 and 27 February 2016. To tell us more , we are joined online by... Guest : Councillor Benedicta Van Minnen Position: Mayoral Committee Member For…

10 Mar 2016 4 min

Good News

As we all know the countdown to ABSA Cape Epic which is one of the worlds’ most prestigious cycling events has begun. Today in studio we have CPUT Alumni who has been chosen to participate in the race. Welcome Seraj Abrahams Guest: Seraj Abrahams Position: Participant in the race

10 Mar 2016 7 min

Challenges Facing the People of Sri-Lanka and the People of Palestine

For Israeli Apartheid Week the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and The South African Tamil Federation held an event lastnight and invited Yasmin Sooka, Director of Foundation for Human Rights to deliver a talk. She discussed the Similarities and Challenges Facing the People of Sri-Lanka and the People of Palestine”. To tell…

10 Mar 2016 9 min

Corruption Watch report on role of public in combating corruption in 2015

The Corruption Watch stated that public participation plays a big role in the fight against corruption. In 2015 there were more people who took a stand and reported incidents of corruption. To tell us more is Ronald Menoe, Stakeholder manager of Corruption Watch Guest: Ronald Menoe Position Stakeholder manager

10 Mar 2016 9 min

Support for Ashley Kriel Grows

Support for Ashley Kriel seems to be gaining momentum as more people are becoming vocal about the investigation into Ashley Kriel's death. Earlier this year Nadine Cloete revealed her plans of documenting Kriels life and this week An online petition had caught the attention of many who support the reopening…

10 Mar 2016 8 min

Department : Increase Accidents Worrying

Sitting in Cape Town traffic requires a world of patience, it might even make you feel agitated or think up ways to avoid backed up traffic on the roads. Yesterday we received reports about a four car pile-up on Jakes Gerwel Drive in Mitchells Plain claiming the life traffic officer…

9 Mar 2016 7 min

Protection of the Orphan Child

A picture of four children allegedly abandoned and left in the care of the Habibia Children home has been circulating via social media. While the home has received an overwhelming response from interested donors who want to assist. The centre has voiced their concern that the public sharing of minor…

9 Mar 2016 7 min

Protection of public and information handed over to crime officials

Whilst the public are encouraged to report crime or information of criminals. The protection of people who report crime might detour public from sharing information and risk of information going missing in the hand of officials might also be discourage individuals to pass on info to officials. How are police…

9 Mar 2016 10 min

Is the Palestine solidarity movement losing its relevance for the cause

As you may know this week is Israeli Apartheid Week a campaign which takes globally and support for the BDS movement has gained worldwide popularity. This includes positive exposure and exposure from those who oppose the movement stands for. In the UK the Government have shown resistance for the movement…

9 Mar 2016 9 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…

8 Mar 2016 8 min

International Womens Day : SA Advancing in Corporate World

So we all know the month of March is International women’s’ month and today is national women’s’ day. According to global statistics, women are rising to the top of the corporate ladder. To give us an insight on the achievements of women and how they are advancing in the world…

8 Mar 2016 6 min

Expropriation Bill and Impact on Ordinary South Africans

The National Assembly recently passed the Expropriation Bill which will enable public agency (for example, the provincial government and its agencies to takes private property and make use of it for public interest. To help we make sense of how this might impact on the ordinary South African and when…

8 Mar 2016 9 min

Annual Water and Sanitation Customer Satisfaction Survey

This week The City of Cape Town water and sanitation department are planning to visit residents to conduct an annual Water and Sanitation Customer Satisfaction Survey. So how would you know or identify officials who might be knocking at your door for the survey, we chat to Farouk Robertson, Communication…

8 Mar 2016 7 min

South Peninsula High Principal suspended : Petition

As you may know The Western Cape Education Department has suspended South Peninsula High School principal,Brian Isaacs. Isaacs has been charged with for misconduct and a string of other charges. With the matter currently in court, supporter including educators, parents and former students is petitioning against these suspension and are…

8 Mar 2016 10 min

Self Defence

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…

7 Mar 2016 11 min

2nd Congress on Islamic Civilisation in Southern Africa

The 2nd Congress on Islamic Civilisation in Southern Africa was hosted by Awqaf in Durban over the weekend. The highlight of this year’s symposium focused on the history of Islam in South Africa and strengthening the relationship between Muslims and other religions in the country. This years event has a…

7 Mar 2016 9 min

Housing in Valhalla Park

The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Benedicta van Minnen, turned the first sod on Friday to symbolise the commencement of the R42 million Valhalla Park Housing project. VOC Journalist, Ra'eesah Isaacs was there and filed this report…

7 Mar 2016 6 min

Water Pollution and Contamination

Still on the topic of the Zeekoevlei water issue we now chat to Dr Anthony Turton, a renowned water expert and find out what factors might lead to natural water sources being polluted or contaminated and what we as community can do to protect our environment oceans, rivers and vleis…

7 Mar 2016 8 min