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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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4,577 Episodes
2712 – 2732

Youth clubs

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…
10 Aug 2015 8 min

Popcru on shootings of police-officers

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…
9 Aug 2015 7 min

Rights of farmworkers

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…
9 Aug 2015 10 min

Mrs Minton tribute

Members of the Cape town community have sent tributes in fondly remembering the late Nurinihaar Minton, a community activist in the Cape Town area. VOC journalist, Umrah Hartley caught up with Shaheeda Khan, Fouwzia Ryklief and Sheikh Riad Fataar who worked with Mrs Minton to discuss the impact that she…
7 Aug 2015 8 min

Bad posture can reduce lung capacity

The fact that many people spent excessive amount of time hunched over their computers staring at the screens can result in a growing epidemic called Forward Head Posture (FHP) which can decrease lung capacity by 30%. This is according to recent statistics released by the Chiropractic Association of Australia. On…
7 Aug 2015 6 min

Carry cash safely campaign

The issue of the carrying of cash after bank withdrawals came under the spotlight at the launch of the Carrying Cash safely campaign. This launch was attended by the South African Banking Risk information (SABRIC), the SAPS and Crime Line. We chat now to CEO of SABRIC, Kalyani Pillay…
7 Aug 2015 10 min

MJC nomination panel announcement

The Muslim Judicial council and the nominations committee for the Independent Advisory Panel of the MJC held a press briefing to announce the outcomes, findings and recommendations of the nominations process for the Independent Advisory panel. However, the outcomes was described as unsatisfactory and lacklustre after only one nomination came…
7 Aug 2015 10 min

Retirement villages complaints

There’s been some complaints from elderly residents living at retirement villages owned by social housing non-profit company called Communicare. VOC News investigated these complaints and visited the complex in Bergvliet this week. Ra’eesah Isaacs has this report…
6 Aug 2015 7 min

Violence in schools

At a Parliament briefing earlier this week, the Department of Basic education highlighted the issue of the increasing levels of violence and bullying in schools. Two studies which was conducted in 2008 and 2013 showed that 22% of learners were subjected to assault, sexual assault and robberies. The Western Cape…
6 Aug 2015 10 min

Public participation for Greenmarket square

The City of Cape Town is embarking on a public participation process pertaining to Greenmarket Square and St Georges Mall, which will enhance these public spaces. We chat now to Mayco member for Tourism, events and economic development, Councillor Garreth Bloor…
6 Aug 2015 6 min

Black middle class downturn due to economy

According to the Institute for Race relations, the black middle class are at risk of slipping into the industrial working class due to the economic downturn and rising interest rates. We chat now to research analyst at the Institute, Gabriela Mackay…
6 Aug 2015 6 min

Technology to curb cash-related crimes

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…
5 Aug 2015 6 min

Winter handover at Stephen Road Primary school

The official handover of the Winter drive is currently taking place at the Stephen Road primary school. We chat now to current acting principal at the school, Mrs Rochelle Jacobs…
5 Aug 2015 8 min

Analyses of child porn case

The magistrate at the sexual offences court in Parow's handed a Cape child porn photographer an 8 year suspended sentence. Andries Petrus Retief lured young children to his farm in Durbanville with the sole purpose of taking pornographic pictures and videos of them. The magistrate had various reasons for giving…
5 Aug 2015 8 min

Department of Social development programmes for Women's month.

The Department of Social development is planning to celebrate and commemorate Women's month by rendering support and services to victims of violence, especially gender based violence. The Department has compiled a directory, which is a comprehensive and detailed guide of where victims of violence can access assistance and service. We…
5 Aug 2015 7 min

Interview with Makro

Makro the sponsor of the winter handover is on standby to discuss their donation. They are supplying the boots and the branding of the jackets. We chat now to representative of Makro, Munier Solomon…
5 Aug 2015 2 min

interview with Muslim Hands

Relief and charity organisation Muslim Hands who is the main sponsor of this Winter drive. They are donating the raincoats and catering. We chat now to
5 Aug 2015 9 min

Interview with Mr Aubrey de Wet about donation of socks.

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…
4 Aug 2015 10 min

Manenberg upgrades discussions

On the 22nd of July, the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape government unveiled historic plans to upgrade and improve Manenberg which will advance safety, education, healthcare, technology and innovation. However, many people have been wary of these upgrades and complaining that they have not been consulted. COSATU's…
4 Aug 2015 10 min

Hijackings on the increase

There have been an increase in hijackings, especially in the Western Cape.Next up, we find out why there is an increase and how we can avoid a hijacking situation. We chat now to hijacking expert of the National Hijack Prevention Academy, Richard Brussow…
4 Aug 2015 8 min
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