VOC Breakfast

WORLD SHAKEN BY PARIS AND BEIRUT ATTACKS

Now the biggest news story this weekend was without a doubt the Paris attacks, which left about 130 people dead on Friday night. France declared three days of national mourning. And now a huge manhunt is under way for surviving members and accomplices of the Islamic State group, which claimed…

16 Nov 2015 13 min

OVERVIEW ON FRACKING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS MEETINGS

Whilst some parts of the World has been using fracking to revolutionize their energy industry, this topic has sparked debate in South Africa. Public across the province were given an opportunity to engage with scientist who had conducted research on the effect of fracking. To tell us make sense of…

13 Nov 2015 9 min

SOMERSET WEST FESTIVAL MOBILES TRADING WORRY CONTINUE

The Somerset West Festival under the Lights an annual attraction during the festive season is a long standing traditional meeting space.  As you may know traders are in a bit of a worry about the proposed changes to this year’s event. The organiser met with SAPS earlier this week to…

13 Nov 2015 7 min

CAPE TOWN MINSTRELS CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION

Whilst the festive season is said to attract many visitors to Cape Town it's the Cape Minstrel Carnival which has been a focal part of the New Year’s celebrations for many people who visit the city. Like all major events there are certain logical and financial matters that need to…

13 Nov 2015 8 min

HANOVER PARK GANG VIOLENCE DISRUPT SCHOOLS- JESSICA SHELVER

A fatal shoot out in Hanover Park had shaken up parents who rushed to collect their children at a few schools in the area. Police was later deployed to monitor the situation as many learners are currently busy with exams. To tell us more is tell us more is….. Guest:…

13 Nov 2015 5 min

WORKING MOMS AT RISK OF NERVOUS BREAKDOWN

A recent poll conducted by Parma Dynamics revealed that the demands work and family responsibilities is driving more working moms in SA to the brink of a nervous breakdown. VOC producer Quanita Kamaar spoke to Wilmi Hudsonberg about the survey . Guest : Wilmo Hudsonberg Position : Spokesperson of Pharma…

12 Nov 2015 8 min

WCED: Stress importance of school enrolled for 2016

As you may know the Department of Education in the Western Cape has made numerous calls to parents who have delayed registration for 2016. With a few more weeks to go before schools close for the December Holidays, officials are working hard to tie up all the loose ends of…

12 Nov 2015 5 min

Spotlight on Youth - Child Gauge 2015

In a recent study released by the South African Child Gauge, more than half of the countries youth are living in poverty and are faced with low education and unemployment. The Gauge, looked at youth between the ages of 15 and 24 and, is the annual publication of the Children's…

12 Nov 2015 6 min

COSATU: Parliamentary staff strike

Whilst University students hosted demonstrations in different parts of the Western Cape yesterday. Parliamentary staff we demonstrating inside the parliamentary precinct over a salary dispute. The protest turned nasty when riot police has used stun grenades and tear gas to disperse the demonstration. To comment on this is Tony Ehrenreich,…

12 Nov 2015 3 min

SASSA Fraudster Busted

As you may know SASSA has been in the spotlight for fraud following complaints about officials who allegedly accepted cash to approve grants. The agency in conjunction with the assistance of Provincial department of social development has subsequently launched an investigation which recently saw five former employees being found guilty…

12 Nov 2015 5 min

UCT UNREST

Following the suspected arson attack on the UCT Jammie Shuttle yesterday, some students say the atmosphere on campus has intensified as students fear for their safety amid final examinations. VOC Journalist, Ra'eesah Isaacs went to UCT Upper Campus yesterday and filed this report…

12 Nov 2015 4 min

Tension flare up at UWC

It seems that the #FeesMustFall protests is still ongoing following a string of student demonstrtaion at Universities across the Western Cape. A UCT Jammie had been set alight and tension at the UWC had flared up yesterday after protesting students allegedly vandalised exam venues and buildings at the campus. With…

12 Nov 2015 10 min

ABSA Islamic Banking

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…

11 Nov 2015 7 min

Operation Isondlo: Child Maintenance

The department of Justice and Constitutional Development updated media on their Operation Isondlo yesterday. Isondlo is aimed at bringing maintenance defaulters to book in the lead up to 16 Days of Activism against women and child abuse. VOC journalist, Ra’eesah Isaacs attended the meeting yesterday and filed this report…

11 Nov 2015 8 min

Consumer Focus

On Wednesdays is our weekly consumer focus with Wendy Knowler, an award-winning consumer journalist. Have you ever made a blind purchase or had money deducted from your airtime without reason or clue as to why? To help us make sense of this is …Wendy Knowler is the award-winning consumer journalist…

11 Nov 2015 10 min

Drought: Impacts on consumers

Still on the topic of water scarcity we now focus on how the drought might impact on food prices. To tell us more is Imraan Mukkadam, Director for the National Consumer Network and co-ordinating member for the South African Food Sovereignty Campaign Guest: Imraan Mukkadam Position: Director for the National…

11 Nov 2015 9 min

AgriSA: Impact of drought on Agriculture

Whilst South Africa has made its mark on the weather chart as the country with the warmest weather this year. The phenomenon has resulted in some parts of the country experiencing severe drought and water scarcity, with KwaZulu Natal and Free State being declared disaster zones. As you may know…

11 Nov 2015 7 min

Tension in Masiphumele

Yesterday, tension in the Masiphumele area had again flared up following reports of an alleged mob justice attack. As you may know, the area has over the past few months been in the spotlight for protest actions over poor policing. To tell us more Tshepo Moletsane, ANC Branch chairperson in…

11 Nov 2015 5 min

UWC: Impact of Exam delays on registration for 2016

Thousands of Cape Town students recently signed petitions to make year-end exams optional. As you may know some University students have already started exams. To help us make sense of this matter is Nita Lawton-Misra, The Registrar of UWC

10 Nov 2015 8 min

Port Shepstone Business Forum free water distribution

As you may know, some part of the country is experiencing severe drought and water shortages. With KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State being particularly hard hit by the crisis, government are battling to find a solution to the water crisis, a group of concerned members belonging to the Port Shepstone…

10 Nov 2015 7 min