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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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Exercising caution with gym membership

Wendy Knowler is the award-winning consumer journalist for The Times newspaper, the daily sister newspaper to the Sunday Times. Her column, In Your Corner, is published in The Times every Monday." She joins us online
4 Nov 2015 9 min

Keeping focus during Matric exams

With no formal routine and a just a few weeks remaining before the last matric paper is written. The Class of 2015 are now forced to manage their own time, juggling between study, social and family. VOC producer Quanita Kamaar chats the Director of The Independent Institute of Education to…
4 Nov 2015 9 min

The District 6 Working Committee (D6WC) march to Mayor office

While hundreds of people across the country have benefited from the Land Claims restitution process, a large number of claimants are unhappy with the numerous delays and the slow process, with many waiting since the 1990's. As you may know members of The District 6 Working Committee (D6WC) have been…
3 Nov 2015 9 min

Colorectal Cancer Linked To Processed Foods And Red Meat

Since the invention of tin foods and prepacked ingredients mealtimes preparations have become far less complicated. The only challenge you might have is deciding what foods are actually healthy for you and your family. According to a recent report issued by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC processed…
3 Nov 2015 10 min

Former Model C schools more expensive than University

People who have chosen to send their children to Ex-Model C schools might have to fork out a lot more money to make up the school fees for 2016. According to a recent survey conducted by City Press, many universities charge their first-year students far less when compared to some…
3 Nov 2015 9 min

Sanparks visitor’s safety tips

With the festive season approaching many people will be visiting some of the most popular scenic destination in Cape Town. Following the recent attack of a Cyclist on Table Mountain VOC producer spoke to Merle Merle Collins the regional spokesperson of SANParks about safety when visiting the National Parks
3 Nov 2015 7 min

Hanover Park Steering Committee members credibility questioned

Earlier this month the City unveiled future plans to upgrade the area of Hanover Park through the Mayoral Urban Regeneration Programme (MURP). While many are excited about the news, reports that we received indicate that many people aren’t too happy with public facilitation process and nomination of the Hanover Park…
2 Nov 2015 8 min

SA Extreme weather a concern

South Africa has broken the record in human’s history, for the country with the warmest weather this year. While volcanic eruptions are seen as a serious natural disaster. According to Dr Francois Engelbrecht a researcher at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research's it might be the only thing that…
2 Nov 2015 9 min

Department of Communication investigate Set-top Box tenders

The process of securing local tenders for the purchasing of set-top boxes is under investigation by the Department of Communication. This comes after allegation of Chinese imports had come to light sparking political debate and disagreements among broadcasters. As you may know South Africa had planned to switch over to…
2 Nov 2015 7 min

ways to prevent water restrictions

While the state of South African main water sources experience low reservoir levels due to low rainfalls and South Africa temperature soaring. We might have to shift our focus on ways to prevent water restrictions. VOC producer Quanita Kamaar spoke to Phillipa Huntly, the project Manager in the Water Programme…
2 Nov 2015 9 min

Cosatu: UCT announcement

In the last few days a number of developments have taken place at University’s across the country fol-lowing the #FeesMustFall protest. As you may know the University of Cape Town’s recent decision to withdraw charges against those arrested on 20 October has relieved and got them focused on exams. But…
30 Oct 2015 6 min

CITY: Designated sites for fireworks

With the Guy Fawkes and the festive season approaching The City of Cape Town has approved designated sites for the discharge of fireworks during the celebratory period which includes Diwali and New Year’s Eve. VOC producer Quanita Kamaar filed this report
30 Oct 2015 9 min

UWC Fees Will Fall movement victory

The UWC Fees Must Fall Movement’s recent efforts to voice student struggles in the tertiary institution was recently declared victorious after the University of Western Cape and Student Representative Councils reach an agreement on important demands. VOC reporter Raeesah Isaacs spoke to some of the student at the Belville campus…
30 Oct 2015 6 min

The Consumer Commission investigate Woolworths

As you may know Woolworths South Africa is on tops of BDS SA buckets for its trade relations with Israel. The company now has another challenge on its back after The Consumer Commission announced a launch into alleged false Israeli labelling of Woolworths products . To tell us more is…
30 Oct 2015 9 min

City propose changes to Maiden Cove development and sale of land

As you may know a few months ago, the popular areas of Camps Bay and Clifton had sparked some debate after the City of Cape Town proposed plans for commercial development had been opposed by residents and the public. Earlier this week, The Maiden’s Cove area had once again attracted…
30 Oct 2015 11 min

Berg River swim cut short by high water pollution levels and low flow

Andrew Chin and Henko Roukema are extreme swimmer and recently braved the waters of the Berg River to raise awareness around the state of our rivers. The team hit the water on Monday 19 October and had planned to swim the Berg River from source to sea. The “Rivers for…
29 Oct 2015 10 min

Xenophobia in Grahamstown

Almost five hundred people have been directly affected by xenophobic attacks in Grahamstown. Men have been evacuated from town for their safety while their wives and children remain behind, not confident that police will protect them. VOC journalist Umrah Hartley spoke to some of women affected by the xenophobic violence…
29 Oct 2015 10 min

World Stroke Day

Today marks World Stroke Day. In creating awareness we chat now to Stephanie Wainwright from the South Peninsula Rehab centre that highlights the importance of World Stroke day also touching on what to look out for to be aware of having a stroke.
29 Oct 2015 7 min
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