VOC Breakfast

Spy cable leaks

The release by Al Jazeera and the Guardian of spy cables from intelligence agencies across the world, including South Africa is raising concern about the who is behind it, and why was it exposed. To tell us more, we have the State Security spokesperson, Brian Dube on the line…

2 Mar 2015 8 min

Friday flagging for Palestine

The aggression against the people of Palestine last year resulting in many people embarking on awareness campaigns to highlight the issues in the occupied Palestine. We chat now to the Wardah Gertse about their campaign…

27 Feb 2015 7 min

Men in the making initiative

The Department of Basic Education is looking at ways to eradicate the challenges, such as unemployment, crime, hoplessness and the abuse of alcohol and drugs amongst young men. To tell us more, we have Director at Social cohesion and equity in education, Dr Shermain Mannah on the line…

27 Feb 2015 8 min

Dismal social grants increase

The Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene announced on Wednesday in his Budget speech that the social grants will increase by a shocking R60.On the line to tell us how this will affect the already impoverished social grant recipients, we have Black Sash Advoacy manager, Elroy Paulus…

27 Feb 2015 8 min

Spy leaks

According to BDS SA, the spy cable leaks reveal the desperation of Israel. On the line to tell us more, we have the national co-ordinator of the BDS movement, Muhammad Desai on the line…

27 Feb 2015 8 min

Budget speech analyses

This morning we get an insight into the budget speech and how it relates to the ordinary South Africans. We chat now to financial advisor, Khanyi Nzukuma…

26 Feb 2015 8 min

TRC victims

The Justice Department is extending the closing date for education assistance applications for the TRC-identified victims of Apartheid. We chat now to the spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice and Correctional services, Advocate Mthunzi Mhaga…

26 Feb 2015 7 min

Spy cables

The controversial spy cables that is in the possession of Al Jazeera news is making headlines all over the world, and has revealed South Africa's involvement in dodgy deals with international security agencies. To unpack this, we have National co-ordinator for the Right to know campaign, Murray Hunter on the…

26 Feb 2015 8 min

Budget speech analyses

What does Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene's Budget speech mean for the economy of South Africa. We get an analyses this morning from Professor Jennifer Roeleveld from the Department of Finance and Tax at UCT…

26 Feb 2015 8 min

Global road safety

The 5th Global road safety partnership and safely home road safety workshop took place yesterday at the Red Cross childrens hospital. This workshop looked at ways to make public transport more safer which in turn will save lives and prevent serious injuries. We chat now to the spokesperson for the…

26 Feb 2015 8 min

Budget expectations from Black Sash

Will the Finance Minister focus on social grants, or will the bail-out of Eskom, SAA and other companies take precedence. To tell us more, we have Black Sash advocacy manager, Elroy Paulus on the line…

25 Feb 2015 8 min

Pre-Budget speech expectations

This morning we take a look at what we can expect in Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene's Budget speech later this afternoon. Will there be focus on the national development plan, a rise and taxes and how will this affect South Africans. To unpack this, we have investment strategist, Izak Odendaal…

25 Feb 2015 6 min

SACCI expectations for Budget 2015

The South African chamber of Commerce is seeking clarity from Finance Minister, Nhanhla Nene in today's Budget speech in order to ensure economic growth and create jobs. To unpack this, we have Acting CEO of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Peggy Drodskie on the line…

25 Feb 2015 6 min

March to Parliament

The United Front plan to march to Parliament over the budget. A memorandum of demands will be handed over to the government. To tell us more about the march, we have interim chairperson of the United Front in the Western Cape, Abraham Agulhas on the line…

25 Feb 2015 5 min

treatment Action Campaign risks deregistration

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…

23 Feb 2015 7 min

South Africans losing hope after SONA

According to consumer insights company, Pondering Panda, 37% of South Africans are losing hope in the country's future. To unpack this, we have researcher at Pondering Panda, Johan van der Merwe on the line…

23 Feb 2015 7 min

Cancer research centres

The South African Medical Research council has invested about R37 million to partner with 3 universities to establish cancer centres in the next five years. To tell us more, we have head of Obstetrics and gynaecology at UCT, Professor Lynette Denny on the line…

23 Feb 2015 8 min

Hiking safety

In order to keep hikers and cyclists safe on the mountain, crime warning signs will be erected on certain mountain paths. To tell us more, we have regional spokesperson for the South African national parks, Merle Collins on the line…

23 Feb 2015 8 min

Abuse on domestic workers

A recent article highlighted the abuse of 20 domestic workers in the Athlone area. This morning we find out more about domestic worker rights. To tell us more, we have general secretar of the South African domestic and allied workers union, Myrtle Witbooi on the line…

23 Feb 2015 7 min

Interview by Western Cape Govt

We now play an interview by the Western Cape government which explains what exactly the Ombudsman is. Have a listen

20 Feb 2015 7 min