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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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4,577 Episodes
2772 – 2792

Human trafficking

Human Trafficking is a global issue and an unnecessary ill in South African society. VOC journalist Umarah Hartley talks to Claudia Smith, a Social worker and Director of Anex and discusses what the organisation does and the reality of human trafficking in South Africa…
22 Jul 2015 17 min

Cellphone impoundments near 10 000 mark

The City of Cape Town's enforcement agencies are conitnuing to disconnect motorists caught using their cellphones whilst driving. They have impounded over 3000 cellphones since the introduction of the Traffic By-law in July 2012. On the line to tell us more, we have Mayco member for Safety and Security, Alderman…
22 Jul 2015 5 min

No bonuses for Eskom staff

Eskom staff will miss out on bonuses this year due to the fact that the embattled parastatal have no money to spare. We chat now to Eskom spokesperson, Khulu Phasiwe about these bonuses and the upcoming AGM…
22 Jul 2015 6 min

Water restrictions

The City is hoping that the late winter rains would avert possible water cuts. On the line to tell us more, we have the City's Mayco member for Utility services, Councillor Ernest Sonnenberg…
21 Jul 2015 8 min

Eid day should be declared a paid public holiday

The Al Jama-ah party has asked the government to declare Eid day a paid public holiday. This comes after the CRL invited submissions on religious paid public holidays. We chat now to Al Jama-ah party leader Ganief Hendricks…
21 Jul 2015 9 min

Daily Dramedy (comedy-drama) EP14

As we know This year for Ramadan our staff decided to do something different and test their acting chops in a radio drama series. So today we bid farwell to the kassims in episode 14 which is the Last episode of Keeping up with the Kassims. It’s written and produced…
21 Jul 2015 10 min

Internet-based piracy

South Africa is apparently ranked 14th in the world for illegal downloads, and it has been estimated that South Africans are downloading one million pirated movies a month from various sites. Many people believe that internet-based piracy is a victimless crime. On the line to tell us more, we have…
20 Jul 2015 12 min

Africa Check

This morning we ask the question. Does South Africa rank 8th in the world by suicide rate. According to the South African Federation of Mental Health, South Africa has the highest suicide rate in the world and there are approximately 23 suicides committed every year. On the line to unpack…
20 Jul 2015 4 min

Right to protest

The recent information sessions which was hosted by the City of Cape Town on the Gathering Act, highlighted the regulations and workings of the Act. According to the Right to Know in the Western Cape it is important for people in South Africa to know their rights to freedom of…
20 Jul 2015 7 min

Could South Africa be regarded as a rogue state

The Sudanese president Omar Al Bashir's controversial departure from South Africa during the African Union summit could have dire implications for South Africa's moral standing. We chat now to senior consultant at the International Centre for Transitional Justice, Howard Varney…
20 Jul 2015 5 min

Detention of South Africans by China

Three South Africans were arrested in China for allegedly watching propoganda videos in their hotel room. Along with 17 other South African, British and Indians citizens they were detained on the 10th of July by Chinese authorities. A few more were released yesterday. We chat now to Gift of the…
17 Jul 2015 8 min

AGM to highlight rising cost

An AGM of the Greater Cape Town Civic Alliance (GCTCA) will held in August to highlight issues relating to rising costs of energy to households and loss of public open spaces. We chat now to chairperson of the GCTCA, Philip Bam…
17 Jul 2015 7 min

Mandela Day

Later today the Castle of Good Hope will launch the “the Madiba Code: secrets of charismatic leadership” written by Dr Nikolas Eberl on the eve of Mandela Day which takes place on Saturday. We chat now to the CEO of the Castle of Good Hope, Calvyn Gilfellan…
16 Jul 2015 11 min

Feedback on Manenberg meeting

The Manenberg ceasefire shows signs of falling apart. This comes after a 13 year old girl was shot in the neck last week whilst playing in the park. The Manenberg Safety forum held a meeting last night to discuss ways to eradicate gansterism in the area. We chat now to…
16 Jul 2015 7 min

Moon sighting logistics

Tonight thousands of Muslims will make their way to 3 Anchor Bay to sight the moon which will signify the end of the month of Ramadan. For more on some of the road closures that will be in place, we are now joined online by Inspector Maxine Jordaan from the…
16 Jul 2015 3 min

Daily Ramadaan Dramedy (comedy-drama)

Today we listen to episode 12 of keeping up with the kassims which is written and produced by Najma Bibi-Noor Mahomed. Thus far the family has shown support towards Firdous. So lets us see what happens in today’s episode of Keeping up with the Kassims
15 Jul 2015 6 min

Western Cape businesses propose solutions to reduce red tape

The Western Cape government's red tape reduction unit launched the first phase of its Biz Challenge last month which is aimed at streamlining the application process for events permits. This Biz challenge was designed especially to resolve obstacles which could hinder economic growth. We chat now to Western Cape Government's…
15 Jul 2015 5 min

College of Cape Town

The College of Cape Town is offering an exciting training course which will prepare students for entry into formal engineering programmes. The closing date for applications is on Friday. Next up, we have the Deputy principal of Academics at Cape Town College of Cape Town, Ebrahim Peters…
15 Jul 2015 6 min
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