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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 and ordinary people. Presenters Sabera, Goolam and producer Loushe make up this dynamic team – all very different personalities that make for interesting conversation, heated debates and plenty of laughs and tears. This show is listener driven and the team loves engaging with callers – no topic is off-bounds! We serve you breakfast every morning Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 9am.
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WESTERN CAPE DISASTER MANAGEMENT ON RELIEF EFFORTS TO ASSIST FARMERS WITH DROUGH

There’s some relief for Western Cape farmers and some rural towns hit by the ongoing drought, with government set to channel funds into efforts to assist them.The national and provincial disaster management centres yesterday declared parts of the Western Cape disaster zones in the wake of the worst drought in…
11 Jan 2016 9 min

Fire Safety Tips - presented by Nailah Cornelissen

The South African Weather Service has been warning of extremely high fire conditions in parts of the Western Cape recently. Due to high temperatures and dry conditions veldfires have been common around the Western Cape. Fire and Rescue teams are spreading fire prevention awareness. VOC Journalist Nailah Cornelissen speaks to…
11 Jan 2016 3 min

Ministry of Education Spokesperson on Enrolment Enquiries

VOC has been inundated with calls from concerned parents regarding questions around what to about not being able to enrol their child in school yet. The 2016 school year is fast approaching time is limited. Spokesperson for Minister of Education in the Western Cape, Jessica Shelver is online to offer…
11 Jan 2016 7 min

Gun Control - Presented by Umarah Hartley

With many people using guns to allegedly protect themselves from intruders and with the high rate in gun violence people would expect the government to clamp down on gun laws. Voc journalist Umrah Hartley looked into the issue of gun control and filed this report.
11 Jan 2016 8 min

FOCUS ON PARENT READINESS AND SUPPORT FOR LEARNERS AHEAD OF 2016 SCHOOL YEAR.

As the commencement of the 2016 school year nears, educators take on another year of responsibility towards educating young hopefuls. While teachers play a pivotal role in the learning process, parents too need to offer support to their children in order to encourage positive attitudes towards school. Joining us online…
11 Jan 2016 21 min

Feel Good News : Spine Road High

With all the social problems plaguing our society we’ve decided to track down some of the positive community stories. This morning we bring you some Feel Good News and catch up with Mr Riyaad Najaar the principal at Spine Road High School in Mitchells Plain chatting about some of the…
17 Dec 2015 9 min

Feedback on Sahuc Haj Complaint Process With Shaheen Essop

The South African Haj and Umrah Council launched a Haj complaint process last month. This allowed Hujaaj who had embarked on the holy pilgrimage this year to voice their grievances or concerns with SAHUC. To give us an update is Shaheen Essop, president of SAHUC Guest: Shaheen Essop Position: president…
17 Dec 2015 5 min

Feedback #ZumaMustFall March with Miles Gilam from UAC

Yesterday crowds of people had gathered in the Cape Town CBD in support of the #ZumaMustFall campaign which calls for Zuma to step down as president. To tell us more Miles Giljam, from United against Corruption Guest: Miles Giljam Position: from United Against Corruption
17 Dec 2015 13 min

South African Academics Pledge Support For Academic Boycott Of Israel

More than 200 South African academics recently pledged their solidarity with the Palestinian people in a signed declaration. To tell us more is Prof Robert Van Niekerk, member of the Rhodes Palestine Solidarity forum and SA academic boycott of Israel campaign Guest: Prof Robert Van Niekerk Position: member of the…
16 Dec 2015 8 min

Getting To Grips With A Disappointing Tertiary Results

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…
16 Dec 2015 11 min

Policy Brief On Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) In South Africa

As you may know South Africa recently commemorated the Sixteen Days of Activism of No Violence Against Women and Children campaign. Which despite having various interventions for the campaign, our country is still struggling to take the fight forward for Intimate Partner Violence against women? In a bid to increase…
15 Dec 2015 8 min

#ZumaMustFall March on Reconcilliation Day

In the wake of President Zuma recent reshuffling of the Finance Ministers many South Africans might have left many people upset. As many of us prepare to take time off on Reconcilliation Day tomorrow, Corruption Watch is mobilising its members and calling on the Community to join in the #ZumaMustFall…
15 Dec 2015 7 min

(Ipid) Proceed Case Against Former Hawks

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) recently announced steps to criminally charge former Hawks head Anwa Dramat, Shadrack Sibiya and 4 others. To help us make sense of the case is Mr Robbie Raburabu, Acting National Spokesperson Guest: Mr Robbie Raburabu Position: Acting National Spokesperson
15 Dec 2015 6 min

CPF: Ocean View Murders

Since the beginning of this month several murders have been reported in the Ocean View area. With the holiday period upon us resident’s safety is a general concern for many in the community. To give us an update on the situation in the area is Kathy Cronje, chairperson for Ocean…
14 Dec 2015 10 min

The Castle of Good Hope commemorates 350 years

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…
14 Dec 2015 8 min

Feel Good News: Cape Town teacher running for a Global Teacher of the Year 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…
14 Dec 2015 8 min

Analysis On Food Price And SA Economy

We now take another look at the Presidents Zuma choice in reshuffling Finance Minister. This has shocked and upset a lot of people, and has made negative waves in the financial fraternity with the rand value being recorded as the lowest in history. To analyse and help us make some…
14 Dec 2015 11 min

City Approves Implementation Of Level 2 Water Restrictions

If you living in Cape Town you can count yourself lucky because the water shortage and drought crisis hasn’t affected us much because we still access to running water. This will however change in the new year after the City of Cape town approved implementing Level 2 water restrictions. To…
14 Dec 2015 5 min
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