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VOC Breakfast

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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March against corruption

A coalition of organisations intend to take a stand against all forms and sources of corruption in August. We chat now to the planning committee member, Amir Kiyaei about the march against corruption…
29 Jul 2015 8 min

Sexual harrasment in the workplace

This morning, we find out how sexual harrasment in the workplace affects productivity and company morale. We chat now to co-ordinator and facilitator of Safe space and volunteer counsellor at Rape Crisis, Michelle Bergh…
29 Jul 2015 9 min

Anti-Corruption March tonight- Unite Against Corruption (Anti-corruption Coaliti

Anti-Corrutption Coalition, under the banner of 'Unite Against Corruption will be holding a public meeting at the Ashley Kriel Community Hall right here in Salt River tonight. In light of increased reports of corrutption in South Africa, the coalition aims to create much needed awareness on the matter. The Claremont…
28 Jul 2015 6 min

Readiness for Hajj 1436-SAHUC

With the hajj season around the corner, thousands of Muslims in the Cape are finishing the last preparations for the most spiritually uplifting journey. To look at the readiness for Hajj 1436, we speak to Shaheen Essop, president of the South Africans Hajj and Umrah Council.
28 Jul 2015 7 min

MJC- A look at the latest attacks on Al Aqsa

On Sunday, Police clashed with Protestors outside the Al Aqsa compound in Jerusalem. No serious injuries were reported at the site, but a police spokesperson in the area alleged that Palestinians had prepared makeshift barricades and used rocks, metal bars and flares to attack police who came to dismantle them…
28 Jul 2015 13 min

Minister Alan Winde

The Western Cape provincial government is planning a one billion Rand Halaal agri-processing food park as part of the province’s Project Khulisa growth strategy. MEC for Economic Opportunities, Alan Winde says the global Halaal market is worth 2.3 trillion Dollars. The proposed Halaal park will allow the Western Cape to…
28 Jul 2015 5 min

Update on recent developments in District Six- District Six Working Committee

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…
27 Jul 2015 7 min

Mitchells Plain cluster get training

We know that Community Police Forum's in the Mitchell's Plain Cluster are extremely challenged due to the crime it experiences. So this past weekend, over 100 CPF members were provided DNA training by the Department of Community Safety. To chat about this is chairperson of the Mitchells Plain CPF, Abie…
27 Jul 2015 8 min

Media visit to Nkandla

One of the major news stories this past week has been Parliament’s in loco inspection of the President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla homestead in KwaZulu-Natal. You’ll recall that journalists were only allowed access to the section of the property which housed 21 chalets for bodyguards and soldiers; and where the clinic…
27 Jul 2015 10 min

Identity theft costing South Africa billions

According to the South African Fraud Prevention Association, identity theft is costing South African businesses in excess of R1 billion annually. In order to counteract this, businesses needs to implement effective document destruction to minimise the risk of identity theft for its customers. To unpack this issue, we have the…
27 Jul 2015 9 min

The illegal selling of RDP homes

This morning we are going to chat to the City of Cape Town about the illegal selling of RDP houses. The city is now urging potential buyers of RDP houses to make sure that the house they are buying can be sold legally, as there are restrictions on the sale…
27 Jul 2015 5 min

BDS vs City of Cape Town?

BDS met with the City of Cape Town yesterday to discuss the planned protest at the Pharrell concert taking place in September. There has been some confusion in terms of what the outcome of the meeting was with some rumours even going as far as to say that BDS had…
24 Jul 2015 18 min

Reaction about new development in Manenberg

Yesterday we heard about the plans that the City has for Manenberg. We chat now to the chairperson of the Manenberg Community Policing Forum, Abdul Khadir Jacobs about this…
24 Jul 2015 4 min

Minister's update on the economy

This morning we find out what events have been contributing to the economy and how this impacts on people on a bigger scale. We chat now to Minister of economic opportunities, Alan Winde…
24 Jul 2015 8 min

Debunking the myths of chiropractic care

Before we end of the show, we find out more about the common myths of chiropractic treatments which may deter people from seeking help. We chat now to registered chiropractor and certified wellness practitioner,…
24 Jul 2015 9 min

Innovative plans for Manenberg

The City of Cape Town unveiled their ground-breaking plans for Manenberg that will enhance safety, education, healthcare and innovation. These plans will promote social cohesion and develop small business opportunities. We chat now to Western Cape Premier Helen Zille about their plans…
23 Jul 2015 8 min

BEE regulations will promote corruption

According to the Institute of Race relations, the new BEE regulations published last week will promote corruption and harm service delivery. On the line to tell us more, we have Head of Policy research at the IRR, Dr Anthea Jeffery…
23 Jul 2015 8 min

Improving maintenance system in the country

As part of educating the nation about various issues, the Department of Justice is kicking off with the maintenance. A mom of three young children recently received a maintenance arrears pay-out of R450 000. We chat now to the Western Cape regional head in the Department of Justice, Advocate Hishaam…
22 Jul 2015 10 min

Beware of contract buy-outs

Consumers should be wary of contract buy-outs and be especially sceptical about the sweeters attached to any offer that is being advertised. We chat now to the managing partner of the Leadership LaunchPad, Aki Kalliatakis…
22 Jul 2015 7 min

Dunoon education crisis

Dunoon residents and the WCED met yesterday to discuss the education crisis in their area. With many schoolchildren already kicking off the 3rd term of their schooling career, many children in Dunoon have not been placed due to shortage of space. We chat now to NGO Equal Education law centre's…
22 Jul 2015 9 min
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