VOC Breakfast

Could ConCourt bid to oust Zuma save South Africa?

As you may know as a President you should be in the spotlight because you the leader of the country and you are bound to have supporter and haters. Since Zuma filled the seat as presidents the political arena seemed to have become somewhat interesting and chaotic with protest actions…

19 Jan 2016 11 min

Ministerial Youth Excellence Awards

Social entrepreneurs who have managed to create opportunity for youth could be recognised for their contribution via the Ministerial Youth Excellence Awards. To tell us more we speak to Chrischar Rock, researcher consultant for Impumelelo at the Stellenbosch Academy for Social Innovation Guest: Chrischar Rock Position: Researcher consultant for Impumelelo…

19 Jan 2016 8 min

ANC Youth League WC plans MARCH AGAINST RACISM

Whilst the recent ZUMAMUSTFall billboard got people talking it’s also prompted the ANC Youth League to March against Racism. To tell us more we chat to Siyabulela Tom, Head of Communications (ANCYL WC) Guest: Siyabulela Tom Position: Head of Communications (ANCYL WC)

19 Jan 2016 7 min

WCED : SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMS AND PLACEMENT

More than 7000 learners have qualified for supplementary exams. WC education department says this is a learning curb for National Senior Certificate candidates. Meanwhile some parents struggle remains to struggle to find placement for their children. VOC reporter Nailah Cornelissen spoke to Jessica Shelver Spokesperson for Minister Debbie Schafer, Ministry…

18 Jan 2016 6 min

Good News: The Pavement bookworm

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…

18 Jan 2016 8 min

Advise to help safeguard from fake healers

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…

18 Jan 2016 10 min

ZUMAMUSTFALL Billboard

The in your face "Zuma Must Fall" billboard that went up in central Cape Town last week has raised a big question MARK about the source behind the campaign. Social media had also gone crazy with people trying to figure out what it would cost for such a gigantic exercise…

18 Jan 2016 5 min

MJC: Encourage registration for elections

With less than a month before South African set out to registration for the election we focus on the impact that the Muslim community has on the voting process. To tell us more is Nabeweya Malick, Spokesperson for the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC)

18 Jan 2016 10 min

Feedback - TANA BARU REMEMBRANCE DAY

The Tana Baru trust hosted a Remembrance Day yesterday to commemorated 130th anniversary of the historic Tana Baru cemetery riots. To give us feedback on the Dr Adiel Bassier, co-ordinator of the event

18 Jan 2016 9 min

City warns: Hot days a risk

The unfavourable temperatures that have been forecasted for this month possess as great risk for environment and people in the City. To tell us more we now chat to Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, City of Cape Town

18 Jan 2016 7 min

Parliament to discuss over-the-top (OTT) internet services

With businesses and consumer set to feel the pressure of the weakened rand, people might steer to more affordable products or services to ease their financial burdens. Whilst WhatsApp and Skype usage have gained momentum amongst consumers, it’s not been rewarding for telecommunications companies. VOC reporter Umarah Hartley spoke to…

18 Jan 2016 5 min

Sahuc update

With renovations set to continue for another eighteen months to two years before the Gharam is complete. SAHUC President, Shaheen Essop explained that press statements in the Kingdom state that the current temporary tawaf facility will be removed around the Kaba at the end of January. VOC Journalist, Ra'eesah Isaacs…

13 Jan 2016 5 min

Rahmaniyeh Primary School

We now chat to Abdullah Rawoot the Principal at Rahmaniyeh Primary School and Shireen Jaffer the Deputy Principal

13 Jan 2016 8 min

Madrassa tur Rajaa Secondary

Whilst Western Cape’s earned top position in the country with the matric results there are some school within the province that made the 100 % pass mark. Madrassa tur Rajaa Secondary in Strand being one of them To tell us more and possible give us the secret method to success…

13 Jan 2016 5 min

THE WESTERN CAPE NSC 2015 AWARDS CEREMONY

Whilst you were doing the last minute shopping and running around for school stuff, the Premier of the Western Cape, Helen Zille, yesterday hosted the annual ceremony honouring the top achieving learners as well as top achieving schools in the Western Cape. VOC reporter Umrah Hartley was at the event…

13 Jan 2016 8 min

Beat the back to school financial blues

We start off the show with some helpful tips to help you overcome the financial blues and hopefully make up for some of those unwelcomed costs speaking to Estelle Nagel, Communications Manager at Gumtree SA

13 Jan 2016 9 min

Consumer Focus with Wendy Knowler

Well now we have our weekly consumer focus with Wendy Knowler, an award-winning consumer journalist with The Times. Her column, In Your Corner, is published in The Times every Monday. This morning, Wendy is online to chat about the pros and cons of Loyalty programmes

13 Jan 2016 11 min