VOC Breakfast

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

Social Media ethics

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…

22 Feb 2016 9 min

A call for Emergency Volunteer Safety Parents

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…

22 Feb 2016 10 min

New beginning for Red River Primary in Manenberg

Pupils and educators at Red River Primary in Manenberg can look forward to a new and improved learning experience. The school infrastructure was recently improved as part the Department of Basic Educations Accelerated Schools Infrastructure Delivery Initiative (ASIDI). To tell us more is Greet Pool, principal at Red River Primary…

22 Feb 2016 7 min

New’ Drug and Gun units within SAPS

It’s no secret that communities and organisations within the Western Cape are fighting a losing battle against crime in the Province. As you may know President Jacobs Zuma addressed various topics during his State of the Nation Address and mentioned plans of a new Drug and Gun unit set to…

22 Feb 2016 7 min

Police seminar

In recent weeks we have seen many reports about police being attacked and killed in the line of duty. As a result of these incidents a seminar was held earlier this week. Here to tell us more is Mr Francois Beukman. Guest: Francois Beukman Position: Committee Chairperson

22 Feb 2016 6 min

Language Barrier A Problem For Crime Manenberg

We have received reports of Manenberg residence not being happy with the service they receiving from SAPS officials in the area, allegedly due to their being a language barrier. Most of the people who live in the Manenberg community are Afrikaans speaking so they don’t always understand the police officers…

22 Feb 2016 8 min

Students Comment On UCT Violent Protest

As you may know choas broke out at UCT campus earlier this week after students protesters, setting painting and a plaque from the Smuts Hall Residents alight. They were allegedlt protesting because they were frustrated with the housing crisis and other challenges. VOC reporter Umrah Hartley visited the campus yesterday…

18 Feb 2016 9 min

Mustadafin- 30 Years of positive social change in Cape Town

Ever since 1986 this organisation has been serving poor communities in the Western Cape as well as around it. The foundation is aiming to be more successful this year. To tell us more about how they will achieve this is Ghairunisa Johnstone, Founder and director of the organisation. Guest: Ghairunisa…

18 Feb 2016 13 min

Action For Elder Abuse

Almost 690 cases of alleged abuse of the elderly have been reported to the Department of Social Development in the Western Cape in the last five years. As you know elder face daily struggles including illegal deduction of social grants, emotional , physical and often are left in the dark…

18 Feb 2016 10 min

Heritage Western Cape Denied Rezoning of Phillipi Horticultural Area ( PHA )

Phillipi Horticultural Area (PHA) launched a campaign opposing the development of land which impact on the Cape Flats Aquifer a main water source for farmers in the area. The organisers held a meeting earlier this week and seem to be making progress after Heritage Western Cape denied the rezoning application…

18 Feb 2016 9 min

Sabric : Too Much Personal Information On Social Media Attracting To Fraudster

While social media might have gained traction amougst users, its also an attracting medium for fraudster who prey on people who share personal information. In the past, an identity books would be gold for criminals who could replace the photograph and impersonate the victim when applying fraudulently for products or…

17 Feb 2016 8 min

Minister Plato And SAPS To Conduct Safety Outreach in Uitsig

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 Feb 2016 10 min

Stop the witch hunt on Principal B.B Isaacs petition

As you may recall yesterday, we highlighted the story about the Stop the witch hunt on Principal B.B Isaacs’s petition supporting the educator and his years of service in the field of education. The petition also opposes the Western Cape Education Department case against Mr Isaacs who is set to…

17 Feb 2016 19 min

Havoc broke out at UCT campus

with a Jamie Bus with students allegedly setting paintings and a plaque alight. To tell us more is... Guest : Elijah Moholola Position : Spokesman for UCT

17 Feb 2016 6 min

Minister Winde to visit emerging farmers hit hard by drought

Still on the topic of drought we now chat to Minster Alan Winde. Yesterday (16 February 2016), Alan Winde, Western Cape Minister of Economic Opportunities about his recent visits to drought-stricken emerging farms along the West Coast. Guest: MEC Alan Winde Position: Western Cape MEC for Economic Opportunities

17 Feb 2016 9 min

Masiphumelele Fires

Masiphumelele has once again been in the news for the recent fire which has left many displaced. While measures are in place and humanitarian aid is being provided to assist those affected. Information on the cause of the fires is currently being investigated. To tell us more... Guest: Councillor Benedicta…

16 Feb 2016 4 min