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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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SA hajji: "I definitely carry the flag of South Africa in my heart"

Today marks the apex of hajj – the Day of Wuqoof- when some 1000 Hujjaj will be standing on the plains of Arafat – in complete and utter devotion to their Lord. Yesterday, was the start of an emotional journey for Hujjaj, who are performing the hajj against the backdrop…
30 Jul 2020 14 min

Importance of performing Qurbani amidst COVID-19

With Eid Ul Adha just days away many intend to make the sacrifice of qurbani this year. But we find ourselves in very Strange times with the covid-19 pandemic. We have received many questions regarding how to perform the Qurbaani under the lockdown restrictions. This morning we will chat to…
29 Jul 2020 8 min

COSAS to shut down private schools

The Congress of South African Students (COSAS) has threatened to shut down private schools that reopen as public schools across the country remain closed following President Ramaphosa’s announcement last week. Ramaphosa announced a four-week-long break for learners in public schools across the country, but private schools have been allowed to…
28 Jul 2020 8 min

SASSA R350 grant relief explained

Many people have been asking us about the R350 SASSA relief grants and how the process works going forward. Now as many of you know, SASSA has rolled out a relief grant for those who have absolutely no form of income to just sort and help you out a little…
27 Jul 2020 4 min

Analysis: Protest action on the rise during Covid-19

More than 100 days into the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a notable increase in social and political protests taking place daily. These protests reflect pre-existing frustrations with social and political conditions that have now been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 restrictions, especially in the spheres of health, education, politics, and…
22 Jul 2020 10 min

Delft CPF reacts to recent protests

Now at some point this week or last Capetonians would have heard about violent protest action taking place and leading to several road closures. Tyres were burnt, cars stoned, a bus and two other vehicles were petrol bombed and a covid-19 treatment facility was damaged- amid the chaos. It follows…
22 Jul 2020 8 min

POPCRU: SAPS station commanders flouting Covid-19 regulations

Following numerous reports of police staff members contracting covid 19, many stations have been closed for decontamination purposes or, so we were told, but what is done behind closed doors, are the necessary protocols followed. To date there have been 101 Covid-19 related deaths in the SAPS and correctional services…
21 Jul 2020 8 min

President of Cape Malay Choir Board Mr Shafick April passes away

The president of Cape Town's famous Cape Malay Choir Board, Shafick April has passed away due to the covid 19 virus that has claimed the lives of many people across the globe. Mr April died yesterday at Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital in Cape Town just before 7pm. He was admitted…
21 Jul 2020 12 min

PHA Campaign reacts to CoCT 40 million rand investment project

Last week, the City’s Mayoral Committee gave the Directorate for Spatial Planning and Environment the greenlight to sign agreements that will see R40 million invested in the Philippi Agri-hub Project. This recommendation will serve before Council for final approval at the end of the month. The project is intended to…
20 Jul 2020 12 min

Curfew and booze ban wreaks havoc in restaurant industry

The Restaurant Association of South Africa (Rasa) says many of its members have announced that they'll be closing their doors following the return of the curfew and alcohol ban this after many struggling restaurants relied on alcohol takeaways and dinner reservations since reopening following the national lockdown imposed to curve…
20 Jul 2020 9 min

UCT Geomatics students come forward to speak out against racism

So institutionalized or systemic racism is still embedded as normal practice within South Africa today. You our listener can attest to the various issues covered weekly from land restitution to forced evictions and the victimization associated with being born a child of color in present day South Africa. The unwavering…
17 Jul 2020 9 min

Covid 19 weekly update with Dr Keith Cloete

So yesterday Premier Alan Winde and key role players from the health department held a digicon to brief the media on the Western Cape's response to covid 19 and the updated diabetes risk response. We are now joined by the head of the Western Cape’s Health Department, Doctor Keith Cloete
17 Jul 2020 13 min
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