VOC Breakfast

National Action Plan to fight Racism

While racism remains a tragic past for many who might have experienced the South Africa Apartheid regime, the recent incidences of racial slurs and conflict is a concern. In an attempt to fight Racism, Discrimination, Xenophobia and Intolerance The Department of has plans of launching a National Action Plan and…

29 Feb 2016 8 min

Dan Plato meet with Hanover Park religious leaders

Crime remains a serious concern for residence living on the Cape Flats. Hanover Park is one of many communities plagued by gang related crime and rely on engagement with government, organisations and religious institutions help foster safer communities. Minister Dan Plato recently joined the ‘Hanover Park Ministers Fraternal’ in a…

28 Feb 2016 6 min

Siqalo Informal Settlement protest action

As you may know the recent protest action along Jakes Gerwel Drive between R300 and Morgenster has disrupted traffic flow along the route. We’ve received reports from public about the inconvenience it has on traveling and left many unhappy. In response to the recent protest residence of Siqalo and Colorado…

26 Feb 2016 4 min

Warriors of Hope Chaplin at Red Cross Hospital

Earlier this week we received reports that Red Cross Hospital appeal for bread was answered by donors who donated sufficient loaves of bread to feed children who are receiving medical care. We also received reports of a special Tasbeegh Drive for the hospital. To tell us more we chat to…

26 Feb 2016 9 min

Free training for medical students

Medical Students entering the medical field will now have an opportunity to develop leadership and management skills through an initiative of the South African Medical Association. The Free online free training resource will be launched today and VOC producer Quanita Kamaar managed to caught up with Dr Gustaaf Wolvaardt the…

26 Feb 2016 10 min

Ageing Principals good or bad for education system

While senior educators might have given their fair share to education system of our country. The early retirement of teachers and principals retiring might have a negative impact on The South African education system. To tell us more we chat to Guest: Achmat Chothia Position: Principal at Glendale Secondary, public…

26 Feb 2016 6 min

Rise in cases of children affected by diarrhoea

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…

25 Feb 2016 8 min

Black Sash impressions on the Budget Speech impact on social grant funding

Yesterday South African was given the layout of government spending plan which include contributions toward government pension funds. To help us make sense of the impact it will have on social grant funding is Elroy Paulus, National Advocacy Manager, Black Sash Trust Guest: Elroy Paulus Position: National Advocacy Manager, Black…

25 Feb 2016 8 min

Post Analysis on Budget Speech and Pre Analysis on debate

We broadcasting live for the Kelvin Grove for Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s Budget Speech briefing. Those attending the breakfast will be engaging with Minister Gordhan and will be allowed to ask questions which you as the listener might have had in mind. For now we get a Post Analysis on…

25 Feb 2016 3 min

Significance of Broadcast for Voice of the Cape

We broadcasting live for Kelvin Grove for the Budget Speech Debate Breakfast which is set to start at 7am today. The event is significant because those attending this morning gathering will be allowed to engage with Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan's during a question and answer session on the National Budget…

25 Feb 2016 4 min

Feedback on the film and publication amendment bill-outlaw revenge porn

Yesterday the Communications Minister, Faith Muthambi and the Film Publications Board presented the Film and Publications Amendment Bill to members of Parliament. If passed, the bill is set to block off the loopholes in online content regulation such as hate speech, child pornography and revenge porn. While some have welcomed…

24 Feb 2016 9 min

Pre-analysis on Budget speech

While President Jacob Zuma during his State of the Nation address announced governments plans to cut down cost of officials’ overseas trips, catering and conferences. South Africans are currently waiting with battered breath to find out about the state of the economic with Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s set deliver his…

24 Feb 2016 8 min

Right to Know: The film and publication amendment bill

Still on the topic of the film and publication amendment bill which was tabled in parliament yesterday. We now focus on the #handsoffourinternet petition, an initiative launched by Right to Know campaign, opposing the proposed changes to the bill. To tell us is Murray Hunter from the Right to Know…

24 Feb 2016 9 min

Parkwood residents up in arms as illegal structures removed

There was some violence in Parkwood late yesterday afternoon as residents confronted law enforcement officers who were in the area to demolish illegally built structures. About 85 structures were torn down, and residents resorted to burning tyres and throwing rocks and the empty casings of stun grenades. Joining us this…

23 Feb 2016 8 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…

23 Feb 2016 7 min

Student’s animation work wins top award

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…

23 Feb 2016 5 min

SAHUC

We have received numerous reports of there being a general concern amongst people who basically want to know how they can check the legality of travel agents or find out about the track record of the organisation. We've also been inundated with questions about the upcoming road show and release…

23 Feb 2016 5 min

UWC Protest

Yesterday The University of the Western Cape (UWC) was brought to a standstill after a group of workers allegedly calling for an end to outsourcing disrupted lecturers at the campus. To tell us more we chat to Luthando Tyhalibongo UWC spokesperson Guest: Luthando Tyhalibongo Position: spokesperson for UWC

23 Feb 2016 6 min

South African Human Rights Commission on Racism

Racism has made its way back into South Africa and the matter seems to be spiralling out of control as more people consume themselves in conversation on the topic. To help us understand the extent in the country we chat to Isaac Mangena , Spokesperson for South African Human Rights…

23 Feb 2016 10 min

Social Work Story Is Misleading

A recent article published in a local newspaper which looked the Western Cape having a shortage of social worker has been found to be misleading by Social Development, Western Cape Government. To tell us more Minister Albert Fritz, Minister of Social Development, Western Cape Government Guest: Minister Albert Fritz Position:…

22 Feb 2016 6 min