VOC Breakfast

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

Sassa Grants Problems

In the past week we've been inundated with queries from listeners who have been experiencing problems with their Sassa pay-out which include deductions, shortage of payments, and also people being in arrears with their debt due to these issues. To tell us more we will be having a joint discussion…

4 Feb 2016 6 min

#GANGSTERISMMUSTFALL MARCH LOGISTICS

With the recent increase in gang violence across the city, community activist will be joining under the banner of #GangsterismMustFall march this Saturday. To tell us more about logistics is Roscoe Jacobs, Convenor #GangsterismMustFall Guest: Roscoe Jacobs Position: Convenor #GangsterismMustFall

4 Feb 2016 7 min

JUSTICE DEPARTMENT APPOINTS 32 SHERIFFS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO JUSTICE SERVICES

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development recently appointed more than 30 SHERIFFS to improve the publics ACCESS TO JUSTICE SERVICES. To tell us more I Joy Van Der Heyde , Deputy Director Sheriff Administration: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Guest: Joy Van Der Heyde Position: Deputy Director Sheriff…

3 Feb 2016 7 min

Sassa grants problems

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…

3 Feb 2016 5 min

Pro/ Cons of Working abroad

As you may know South Africa has a high unemployment rate which might push people to seek better opportunities beyond our boarder or abroad. Whilst the idea of working in another country might sound appealing, proper preparation could help you reap the full benefits. To help us understand the complexity…

3 Feb 2016 8 min

Good News : Internship empowering programme

For our feel good story this morning we have Sive Fana on the line to speak to us about her experience within the City of Cape Town’s Urban Sustainability Internship Programme. This internship offers students the opportunity to enhance their academic knowledge which results in making them more marketable for…

3 Feb 2016 5 min

Theft costing the City’s Utility Services Directorate R30 million

Theft of water and sanitation, electricity, and solid waste infrastructure over the past few months has resulted in the City losing more than R30 million. To tell us more we chat to Councillor Ernest Sonnenberg, Mayoral Committee Member for Utility Services, City of Cape Town Guest: Councillor Ernest Sonnenberg Position:…

3 Feb 2016 5 min

23 years sentence for Valencia Farmer's killer

An Eerste River man, who had implicated in the rape and murder of Valencia Farmer in 1999, received a 23 year prison sentence in the Blue Downs Regional Court yesterday. Community Women Action was set up in response to Farmer's murder and has been offering support to the Farmer family…

3 Feb 2016 7 min

President Jacob Zuma announced that he is willing to pay back money

Hhe spent on his private residence at Nkandla, in Kwa-Zulu Natal. This comes after the Constitutional Court has ordered him to give back an amount determined by the Auditor-General Thembekile Kimi Makwetu, and Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan. To comment on this we now chat to Guest : Mousia Lekota (AKA…

3 Feb 2016 6 min

Bo- Kaap Heritage

Whilst the property value of housing in Bo- Kaap might tempt residents to sell, the area is becoming a tourist hub and creating opportunities for the people residing colourful town. To tell us more we speak to Osman Shaboodien: Bo-Kaap Civic Association chairperson Guest: Osman Shaboodien Position: Bo-Kaap Civic Association…

3 Feb 2016 7 min

-Update on Hout Bay Fires

As you may know the community of Imizamo Yethu informal settlement in Hout Bay has once again been hit with fire which has displaced many families living in the informal settlement. Here to update us with information regarding the situation is Councillor Benedicta Van Minnen, Mayoral Committee Member for Human…

2 Feb 2016 6 min

Fire

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…

2 Feb 2016 5 min

The Al Quds foundation project for GAZA

As you may know, Gaza recently experienced heavy storms which resulted in power cuts and major floods which left many homeless and destroyed roads and agricultural farms. The Al Quds foundation recently launched a project which will aid the people of Gaza. To elaborate more on this topic we have…

2 Feb 2016 8 min

Blacklisting : Student failure to repay NSFAS

The current problem NSFAS is facing is the fact that students whom have graduated are refusing to repay their loans which they received during their tertiary education. To speak more about the topic we speak to Mr Mandla Cele, NSFAS Senior Manager : University Support Guest:, Mr Mandla Cele Position:…

2 Feb 2016 7 min

WCED cautions against the operating of illegal schools

The Western Cape Education department has launched an investigation into the Illegal operations of independent schools, which might face criminal charges if they are found guilty of teaching pupils and not registered with the department. VOC producer Quanita Kamaar spoke to Minister Debbie Schafer, Western Cape Minister of Education and…

2 Feb 2016 6 min

Elsies River community restoring dignity amidst crime in area

As you may know the recent incident of violence in Elsies River had resulted in a temporary diversion of Patients to the Tygerberg Hospital and Delft Day Hospital. Though the operation at these Hospitals have been restored their might still be a general concerns amongst residents and vistors regarding safety…

2 Feb 2016 9 min