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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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3592 – 3612

Missing children

There has been a string of missing children reports in Cape Town suburbs over the past weekend. In most cases, the children were found unharmed, however it remains a serious concern for parents. Our journalist Imogen Vollenhoven has this report…
9 Oct 2014 8 min

Cable theft in SA

Cable theft and the theft of public infrastructure is a major challenge in South Africa, particularly here in the Western Cape, if we look at the recent damage to Metrorail property. And of course copper and cable theft impacts immensely on the lives of ordinary people. What are the challenges…
9 Oct 2014 8 min

Kenfac land invasion

This morning we want to address the concerns of Kensington Facreton residents, who have been dealing with the occupation of a piece of land owned by the Ndabeni Trust. Last week, the vacant property in Voortrekker Road saw scores of occupants invading the area with metal sheets and wood, attempting…
9 Oct 2014 8 min

NC4P picketers react to Woolies saga

On Tuesday, we chatted to BDS South Africa to respond to Woolworths claims that pro-Palestine picketers have been intimidating its customers and staff. Woolies have threatened legal action against BDS, but the organisation is instead blaming the retail company for allegedly using a heavy-handed approach to protesters. VOC reporter Ra’eesah…
9 Oct 2014 8 min

Africa Tikkun

When it comes to the community of Delft, we always hear bad news in the press. It’s important that we also focus on the positive developments. So this morning, we are going to be chatting to Africa Tikkun, an international organisation very active in Delft. We are going to be…
8 Oct 2014 6 min

Concerns over youth during school holidays

Our news-desk has been alerted to a concerning trend of teenagers travelling to the CBD via taxis during the school holidays to engage in illicit behaviour such as drinking and other vices. This was reportedly discussed at a CPF meeting yesterday. To give us more information is Colonel Gibson Mbatha…
8 Oct 2014 6 min

Bonteheuwel violence govt response

Over the past week we have spoken extensively about gang violence in Bonteheuwel which seems to go under reported in the media. Residents are up in arms and are accusing government of inaction on crime. This morning we chat to MEC for Community Safety, Dan Plato …
8 Oct 2014 8 min

Haj link up

The batch of South African hujjaj are expected back home today and pilgrims will be streaming in slowly over the next few days. After an intense week conducting the spiritual rites of haj, hujjaj are now starting to wind down their pilgrimage. To tell us what our hujjaj have been…
8 Oct 2014 7 min

Qurbani mistreatment case

Eid al-Adha, the Muslim Feast of sacrifice, is a significant holiday for Muslims across the world. An integral part of the feast is the ritual sacrifice of livestock, and although the Qur'an has strict restrictions and guidelines on the slaughter of these animals, reports of violations often pop up. VOC…
8 Oct 2014 8 min

Hanover Park temporary housing

Hanover Park residents have bemoaned the poor conditions in a temporary housing settlement for residents whose council flats are being upgraded. They are being housed in converted shipping containers while their homes are being revamped. Online to chat about this issue is Councillor Siyabulela Mamkeli, the Mayoral Committee Member for…
7 Oct 2014 7 min

Reading and Writing’ Conference

The literacy levels of primary school learners in SA is a major concern for teachers and education experts alike. Today, the Cape Teaching Leadership Institute has launched a two-day conference which aims to improve teaching skills in reading and writing and over 300 teachers have registered. To chat about this…
7 Oct 2014 5 min

Bonteheuwel violence

Last week, VOC reporter Ra’eesah Isaacs visited Bonteheuwel to speak to residents who are traumatised by the high levels of crime in the area. This morning we chat to Soraya Sallie from the Bonteheuwel Joint Peace Forum about how they are tackling the scourge…
7 Oct 2014 8 min

Haj link up

As pilgrims start leaving the holy cities after concluding the five days of haj, we get the feeling of our hujjaj who are performing this spiritual journey. To give us the latest is ITV broadcaster Saawmiet Moos, who has been doing a brilliant job in bring live haj footage and…
7 Oct 2014 8 min

Woolies threatens legal action

It appears as though the pressure around the Woolies boycott has intensified on both sides, as the company has now threatened legal action against BDS South Africa and its supporters. In a statement yesterday, Woolworths SA accused BDS of abusing its customers and staff. VOC invited Woolworths to come on…
7 Oct 2014 10 min

Hangberg service delivery

VOC News visited Hangberg in Hout Bay following some violent protests last week, which saw cars torched and buildings damaged. Residents were protesting the arrests of three men, who had breached a high court order preventing them from erecting structures on the firebreak on the Sentinel Mountain. Residents are still…
6 Oct 2014 4 min

Metro police update

Well it's Monday and we get our regular update from the City of Cape Town's Metro Police, who have been out and about on our roads and in our communities. On the line, we have Metro Police deputy chief Yolanda Faro…
6 Oct 2014 4 min

Link up with Moulana Aslam Cassiem

As hujjaj approach the end of their haj, we need to be reminded that this is still a very sacred few days for Muslims. Of course, there is a lot of benefit for non-hujjaj during the days of Dhul Hijjah. To share that with us is VOC’s Maulana Aslam Cassiem…
6 Oct 2014 11 min

Sahuc report on haj

We are still focusing on all things haj during the first hour of the show, as we move onto the logistics for the South African contingent of hujjaj. To tell us more is Sahuc president Shaheen Essop …
6 Oct 2014 7 min

Haj link up

About 2 million hujjaj are on the fourth day of the haj, having spent yesterday pelting the Jamarat. According to media reports coming out of the Saudi Kingdom, things have been running smoothly. To give us the latest is ITV broadcaster Saawmiet Moos
6 Oct 2014 7 min
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