VOC Breakfast

Water affairs

Research has indicated that water consumption in households are spiralling out of control. We chat now to the director for water services at the South African Local Government Association, William Moraka…

16 Jan 2015 9 min

islamic education

The Universal Islamic and Cultural Trust (UICT) is an international organisation aimed at providing Islamic education to local orphans and children from underprivileged and abusive homes. To tell us more, we have the organiser, Amjad Tiseker on the line…

16 Jan 2015 9 min

Mawlid SA

The mass Moulood celebration will be held at the Athlone stadium on Sunday. To tell us more, we have Mawlid SA's spokesperson, Nabeweyah Malick on the line…

16 Jan 2015 12 min

Eskom crisis

According to the the CEO of Eskom Tshediso Matona, 'Eskom is like a car that has not been maintained'. To tell us more, we have the Eskom General Manager at Western Cape operating unit, Alwie Lester on the line…

16 Jan 2015 8 min

Protection on taxi routes

In a bid to clamp down on taxi-related robberies on commuters in the Wynberg area, the taxi industry intends to patrol the routes to keep commuters safe. We chat now to chairperson of the Wynberg taxi industry, Amien Carlsen…

15 Jan 2015 8 min

Failure of the youth wage subsidy

With many matriculants hoping to enter the labour market, we take a look at the government's youth employment initiative which seems to be failing. According to a paper published by the Southern Africa Labour and development research unit at UCT, the tax subsidy is a very expensive government subsidy to…

15 Jan 2015 9 min

Bokmakierie website

Before we end of the show, we take a look at a new website that highlights activities in the Bokmakierie area tries to help youth with future choices. On the line to tell us more, we have administrator of the website(www.bokmakierie.co.za) Mogammat Noor Jacobs…

15 Jan 2015 8 min

Matric Cheating investigation begins

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…

14 Jan 2015 6 min

Gang related violence in Western Cape

According to the DA the Asset Forfeiture Unit should be used to fight gang violence which is is creating havoc in communities across the Cape Flats. The use of Asset Forfeiture Unit which is located in the NPA should be used to help fight gang-related crime and as such improve…

14 Jan 2015 6 min

Defiant Charlie Hebdo brings out controversial cover

The first cover since the attack on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo depicts the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) shedding a tear and holding up a sign reading 'Je suis Charlie' To tell us more, we have the South African Muslim Network's Annisa Essack on the line…

14 Jan 2015 9 min

Eskom load shedding schedule changes

From the 1st of February, the City of Cape Town will implement a new load shedding schedule. To tell us more, we have Head of Revenue protection in the City of Cape town, Neil Ballantyne on the line…

14 Jan 2015 7 min

Maths education in South Africa

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…

13 Jan 2015 10 min

Helen Suzman foundation

The Helen Suzman Foundation announced that it will approach the High Court in Pretoria in order for Anwar Dramat's suspension to be declared invalid. On the 23rd of December, the Hawks head, Anwar Dramat was suspended, apparently due to his alleged involvement in the rendition of Zimbabwean in November 2010…

13 Jan 2015 6 min

Responsible lending

The National Credit regulator urges consumers to borrow money responsibly and wisely so as to ensure not to fall into a debt trap. We chat now to the Media relations officer at the National Credit Regulator, Lebogang Selibi…

13 Jan 2015 6 min

Muslim Hands

To end of our show this morning, we have a feel-good story from Muslim Hands. We first chat to Boeta Achmat Ariefdien, a blind father of 5 children who approached Voice of the Cape with a special appeal…

13 Jan 2015 8 min

Labour relations amendment act

The Labour relations amendment act came into effect on the 1st of January 2015 and looks at the issue of temporary employment services. To tell us more about what this means for temporary employees, we chat now to attorney at JR attorneys, Kellie-Kirsty Hennessy…

13 Jan 2015 8 min

Tertiary education

As the Matric celebrations die down and many students scramble for a late and probably futile search for admission at university. However, many universities will not be accepting walk-ins. This morning we chat to the Deputy Director general at the Department of Higher Education and training, Dr Diane Parker about…

12 Jan 2015 8 min

South African Muslim Development Forum

The South African Muslim Development Forum was in attendance at the ANC's 103rd anniversary celebrations this weekend. We get some feedback now from the representative of the South African Muslim Development Forum, Abdul Aziz Papas about the event this weekend…

12 Jan 2015 9 min

Political analyses

The ANC has been drumming up support in the Western Cape prior to the 103rd anniversary of the ruling party that was held this weekend. The Western Cape is the only province that is not run by the ANC. We delve into this issue with political analyst, Professor Andre Duvenhage…