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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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National Consumer Forum voices Electricity Tariff concerns

Now the cost of electricity is an issue for everyone and with the reality of load shedding, consumers are not happy. This morning I’m going to be chatting to Imraan Mukkadam, the Western Cape Coordinator for the National Consumer Forum about why prepaid electricity tariffs are so expensive. Imraahn has…
7 Sep 2015 9 min

Conversations with students from University of Stellenbosch

Two weeks ago, a video was posted online titled Luister in which students at the University of Stellenbosch spoke about racist and discriminatory events that they have been subjected to. VOC reporter Umrah Hartley visited the campus and spoke to students about their experiences, with a special focus on
7 Sep 2015 8 min

City advises of annual electricity tariff migration

Before the break I spoke to Imraahn Mukkadam from the National Consumer Forum voicing disapproval at the high cost of electricity and the staggered increases, which he says is crippling consumers. We now have Councillor Ernest Sonnenberg, Mayoral Committee Member for Utility Services at the City of Cape Town to…
7 Sep 2015 8 min

WCape MEC Education: Annual National Assessments

In next few minutes I will be speaking to Minister Debbie Schafer from the Ministry for Education in the Western Cape Government about the department’s decision to Scrap the Progression Regulations and only have certain grades do the ANA's assessments. This decision is being opposed by Sadtu who plan to…
7 Sep 2015 6 min

Heart Awareness Month

Love is generally linked to the heart. When the word heart is mentioned I instinctively link it to love. But this morning I chat to Jessica Byrne a registered dietitian at the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA about the other important factor being the health of our heart. VOC presenters…
4 Sep 2015 8 min

MJC appoints New Mufti

Yesterday, the MJC finally made an announcement on the new head of the fatwa department. As we know, the MJC’s long serving mufti, Maulana Yusuf Karaan passed away a few months and understandably, it’s a difficult to fill. This morning I have the honour of chatting to the newly appointed…
4 Sep 2015 6 min

Ulama to educate learners on Charlie Charlie phenomenon

Yesterday, we got a quite a good interest on the issue around Charlie Charlie being played at some schools. You’ll remember we also spoke to the WCED’s Milicent Merton on how the department is dealing with it. In light of the whole issue, Maulana Nazeem Sallie of the United Ulama…
4 Sep 2015 9 min

women in Islam book reading

As we celebrate Women's month this August, VOC's new book reading looks at the exploits of women in Islam. The reading is done by Mishka Daries…
4 Sep 2015 6 min

SA Marriage Week

One of the most important events in my life (and probably for any one) that I’ve had to think through thoroughly is marriage. We know that in today’s day and age, marriages are very challenging and within the Muslim community, the divorce rate is soaring. Now interestingly, this week is…
4 Sep 2015 8 min

JASA lodge judgement against Western Cape Department of Social Development

This morning I am going to be chatting to John Smyth, the CEO for the Justice Alliance of South Africa JASA about the judgement lodged against the Western Cape Department of Social Development. JASA has expressed disapproval against the Department’s decision to close down four youth care centres and place…
4 Sep 2015 8 min

BB 03-09-15 Expat Survey

Now an interesting survey this week shows that despite crime, corruption and other social ills, South Africa has been ranked amongst the top 20 best countries to raise a family in. This is according to the 2015 Family Life Index conducted by Inter-nations. Expat-Insider is among the biggest surveys worldwide…
3 Sep 2015 8 min

Race, Poverty And Inequality In South Africa Africa Check on Black First, Land

If you ever read or hear a Former MP make claims which involves race, poverty and inequality you’d probably questions credibility and seek facts. Well the former MP Andile Mngxitama has done just that and researchers at Africa Check managed to research and investigate the claims. To tell us more…
31 Aug 2015 8 min

women in Islam book reading

As we celebrate Women's month this August, VOC's new book reading looks at the exploits of women in Islam. The reading is done by Mishka Daries…
31 Aug 2015 7 min

Khuseleka One stop centre

As we continue to commemorate Women’s Month, the Department of Social Development (DSD) has launched the innovative Khuseleka One Stop Centre with their NGO partner, the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women & Children in Athlone. VOC reporter Umrah Hartley attended this launch and filed this report
31 Aug 2015 8 min

Hajj visa delays

Local haj operators have worked around the clock to ensure that the haj visa delays are sorted out. We also look at the issue of hujaaj having to depart in the early hours of the morning with some alims complaining that this causes much inconvenience. We chat now to the…
28 Aug 2015 4 min

Women's month drama_Final Episode

In light of womans month we are focussing on the final part of the character of Zubi. The story is an adaption on the book Enough Said by Zubi Adams. The drama is written and produced by Najma Bibi Noor Mahomed
28 Aug 2015 14 min

Grand Prix in Cape Town

South Africa, in particular Cape Town might be the host of a Formula One grand prix in 2016. The last time South Africa hosted this event was way back in 1993 at the Kaylami track in Johannesburg. In 2007, Igshaan Amaly founded Cape Town Grand Prix South Africa with the…
28 Aug 2015 4 min

Open Stellenbosch

The documentary #Luister in which students opens up about racism on and off Stellenbosch campus has created controversy, and now the Minister of Higher Education Blade Nzimande wants answers from the university. This documentary shows personal accounts of black students and highlight the lack of transformation at the campus. We…
28 Aug 2015 12 min
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