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The Coalition Of Imaams Clampdown On Gangsterism in Hanover Park

The Coalition of Imaams in Hanover Park have been working alongside police to clamp down on gang related activities in the area and have already managed to successfully reach a peace agreement with leaders from the local gangs. The Coalition comprises of members from all four Masajid in the area…

25 Nov 2015 9 min

South Road Families Case

On Monday, the Western Cape High Court dismissed with costs the appeal by the City of Cape Town of an earlier judgment against them in the South Road - MyCiti matter.  Acting Judge Leslie Weinkove denied the City’s application for leave to appeal a ruling he made in October, when…

25 Nov 2015 5 min

Hanover Park Residents Slam Police Inefficiency Cont…

Yesterday we heard from the Hanover Park CPF on the alleged inefficiency of the police at Phillipi police station in terms of combating crime. Similar sentiments were expressed last week from the coalition of imams that was established in the area. We again extended an invitation to SAPS to join…

25 Nov 2015 6 min

16 Days of Activism Against No Violence Against Women And Children

Today marks the 16 days of activism against no violence against women and children. The international awareness campaign takes place every year between 25 November and 10 December focusing on the treatment of vulnerable groups like women and children. To discuss the focus of this year’s campaign we have MEC…

25 Nov 2015 9 min

Shark Spotters Ready For The Festive Season

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…

24 Nov 2015 6 min

Sun Valley Primary gets rid of homework from the school curriculum

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…

24 Nov 2015 3 min

Al Imdaad Foundation Delivers Aid Convoy To Gaza

Well this is a good news story…the Al Imdaad Foundation dispatched three hundred tons of food aid to Gaza last week, assisting almost half the Gaza population with some much needed aid relief. VOC reporter Raeesah Isaacs spoke to Al Imdaad media officer, Hamza Badroodien and discovers that the convoy…

24 Nov 2015 6 min

How To Read Your Child’s Report

Just before the school holidays really begin, there is a moment of truth when parents receive their child’s year-end school report card. It’s a nervous time for both children and parents…and on a lighter note, can make or break the fun factor of a child’s school holidays…. The way parents…

24 Nov 2015 10 min

Cosatu National Congress: Why It Matters

Cosatu’s national congress got under way in Midrand yesterday and by the looks of things, there was some drama yesterday. We know that the trade union federation has been extremely fractured with the expulsion of Numsa and Zwelinzima Vavi….so it’s now hoping to reposition itself. Delegates are due to elect…

24 Nov 2015 10 min

Hanover Park Residents Slam Police Inefficiency

Hanover Park residents slam police inefficiency In recent weeks, we’ve heard many complaints from Hanover Park residents (such as Aunti Gigi) over police inefficiency at Phillipi police station. We know Hanover Park has been the centre of gang violence recently and residents feel the police are ill-equipped to address the…

24 Nov 2015 7 min

National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) - Is it a blessing or a curse?

In light of Fees Must Fall saga, we have seen more spotlight placed on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and how it assists students. Now one education activist says he’s scrutinised NSFAS and was quite shocked at its effect on student’s lives after graduation. Adiel Ismail joins us…

23 Nov 2015 7 min

SASSA Payout

With the festive season approaching many SASSA grant recipients are depending on their monthly grants. We have also received questions from listeners about possible changes to date for next month. To tell us more is Ebrahim Rylands, the regional co-ordinator of SASSA Guest: Ebrahim Rylands Position: regional co-ordinator of SASSA

23 Nov 2015 2 min

Closure of Hanover Park Clinic

As you may know Hanover Park has been in the news for the past few months for gang violence. And although residents are relieved that there’s been some respite in the last week, the Hanover Park Clinic will remain closed to the public. To tell us more is Councillor Siyabulela…

23 Nov 2015 3 min

SAZF Threatens Independent News Group

Now you will recall last week we covered the news that four Israeli commanders from the Israeli Navy and the IDF stand to be arrested if they set foot on SA soil. This comes after Turkish authorities issued warrants of arrests against them for their role in the Mavi Marmara…

23 Nov 2015 8 min

Mentorship Programmes For Graduates

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 Nov 2015 9 min

NCR raid : Debt Counselling Firms

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 Nov 2015 7 min

Launch Mass Mawlid 1437

Members of the Ulama and public are set to gather at the Habibia Soofie Masjid this evening for the launch and thikr of the Mass Mawlid 1437. To tell us more is Mahmood Khatib, co-ordinator Guest: Mahmood Khatib Position: Co-ordinator

20 Nov 2015 6 min

Children’s Rights

A group of more than 40 civil society organisations recently teamed up, to form the South African Alternate Report Coalition, highlighting the status of children’s lives in South Africa. The report was submitted to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child (UNCROC) this week.And is significant because…

20 Nov 2015 10 min

National Consumer Commission to Timeshare Matters

As you may know the National Consumer Commission (NCC) is currently investigating timeshare companies after receiving numerous complaints from consumers. The hearing was set to be heard before the National Consumer Tribunal (NCT) but the NCC identified a few technical defects in the case and withdrew the case earlier this…

20 Nov 2015 9 min

MJC Muslim Undertakers and Death Registrars Workshop

Muslim undertakers and death registrars attended a workshop at the offices of the Muslim Judicial council to improve their services to the Muslim Community. The workshop was hosted by the MJC and the Department of Home Affairs to ensure Muslim burial officials abide to the laws of Islam and also…

20 Nov 2015 11 min