VOC Breakfast

Food Wastage package

VOC journalist Umrah Hartley found that over 60 billion Rands worth of food is wasted in a country that is being plagued by a drought and has seen food prices dramatically increased. She interviewed a researcher who has looked into this issue in South Africa and filed this report.

10 Feb 2016 11 min

Drought and Fires: strain on Agriculture industry

The agricultural industry in the Western Cape has lost more than R700 million due to damages caused by fires and drought in the province. To tell us more we chat to Anton Rabe, executive director at Hortgro Guest: Anton Rabe Position: executive director at Hortgro

9 Feb 2016 8 min

Feel Good News : New treatment centre for terminally ill patients

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…

9 Feb 2016 9 min

Remote Jamming on the rise

As an owner of a vehicle you bound to use some form of security measure against theft. With technology advancing its seems criminals are becoming more sleek in their approach. Remote Car jamming as complex as it may sound is on the rise and if you have this device you…

9 Feb 2016 8 min

District Six land claim

Fifty years ago on the 11 February District Six had been declared a whites-only area under the Group Areas Act. The area is historically unique because the land is currently being redevelopment for victims affected by the land dispossession. To give us an idea of the progress of the Rural…

9 Feb 2016 9 min

Leonsdale Complex meets to address gangsterism

The residence of Leonsdale Complex is currently in middle of the gang war and recently held a meeting to discuss ways in which they can address the gangsterism in the area. Guest: Alice Thomas Position: spokepersons Leonsdale Complex informal committee

9 Feb 2016 8 min

Leonsdale Complex meets to address Gangsterism

Still on the topic of Leonsdale Complex and gansterism activities in the area we chat to Steve Ross Public relations officer for the Elsies River CPF Guest: Steven Ross Position: PRO

9 Feb 2016 8 min

Good News: Principal gets pupils to recycle

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 Feb 2016 10 min

State Hospitals short of doctors

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 Feb 2016 7 min

HIV more prevalent in women

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 Feb 2016 7 min

Iglaasi Niyaah Primary in Beacon Valley host Consulate General of Indonesia

In today’s edition of our Good News we focus on Iglaasi Niyaah Primary school based in Beacon Valley, Mitchells’ Plain. The school is celebrating its 21st Anniversary and as part of the celebrations they will be hosting a range of activities which includes todays visit by Consulate General Indonesia Abduragman…

8 Feb 2016 10 min

Feedback on symposium of The National Minimum Wage Research Initiative

The National Minimum Wage Research Initiative at Wits University recently hosted a symposium with a number of leading international experts. VOC journalist Najma Bibi Noor Mohamed spoke to Gilad Isaacs, coordinator National Minimum Wage Research Initiative, Wits University.

8 Feb 2016 7 min

Water Crisis in Ceres

With just 2 weeks left before the water runs dry in Ceres Shukrul Mubeen Masjid has embarked on a water collection drive and recently distributed water in the area. To tell us more about the situation is Deputy Mayor Karriem Adams Guest: Mr Karriem Adams Position: Deputy Mayor

8 Feb 2016 9 min

Awake SA

Awake SA is currently running a social awareness campaign which focuses on white privileges in South Africa. To help us get a better understanding of this campaign we have Bruce Muller to the studio. Guest: Bruce Muller Position: Digital Brandcrafter at Engage

8 Feb 2016 7 min

Pollsmoor Overcrowding A Human Rights Violation

Whilst crime remains a problem in our country the number of prisoners walking through the doors of Pollsmoor prison has exceeded the capacity of the facility. Though Inmates’ basic needs such as food, education and health care are seen to the overpopulation often results in bad living conditions which is…

8 Feb 2016 9 min

#GANGSTERISMMUSTFALL MARCH LOGISTICS

With gansterism being an endless problem for many communities in the Western Cape, thousands of people marched in Athlone over the weekend because they want #Gangsterismmustfall. To give us an overview on the outcomes of the march we chat to Roscoe Jacobs, Convenor #GangsterismMustFall Guest: Roscoe Jacobs Position: Convenor #GangsterismMustFall

7 Feb 2016 7 min

Voters registration

Ahead of the Local Government Elections the Electoral Commission of South Africa will be preparing and encouraging the public including youth who are eligible vote to participate in the upcoming voter’s registration in March. VOC reporter Umarah Hartley spoke to a few youth movement to findout what they are doing…

5 Feb 2016 9 min

VOTER REGISTRATION - LOGISTICS AND ADVICE

As we all know it’s nearly time to vote, so we have contacted Provincial Electoral Officer and head of the IEC in the province Courtney Sampson to shed some light on the topic and also give us advice. Guest: Courtney Sampson Position: Provincial Electoral Officer for the Electoral Commission of…

4 Feb 2016 10 min

Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator first in-community centre

This week marked the opening of Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator first in-community centre, in the Philippi Village. The organisation provides assistance in tackling the country’s most critical challenges – youth unemployment. To tell us more is Zimbini Ogle based in Phillipi centre Guest: Zimbini Ogle Position: based in Phillipi centre

4 Feb 2016 9 min

WCED – Set to improve Language and Math Skills in province

The Western Cape Education Department are set to launch new strategies to improve a language and math skill this year. To tell us more about this topic is Minister Debbie Schafer Guest: Minister Debbie Schafer Position: Ministry for Education in the Western Cape Government

4 Feb 2016 7 min