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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
3692 – 3712

Statistics on disability

Statistics SA released a report yesterday looking at the profile of persons with disabilities in South Africa. This report focusses on education and disability. To tell us more, we have statistician-general of Stats-SA, Mr Pali Lehohla on the line…
11 Sep 2014 6 min

Voucher system for learners

According to the Institute of Race Relations, South Africa should introduce a comprehensive system of educational vouchers to learners in order create more competition throughout the education system. To tell us more, we have independent political commentator at the SAIRR, Mienke Marie Steytler on the line…
11 Sep 2014 8 min

Palestine

This morning we find out more about what the situation was like for the people in Palestine. During the 50 days of war, thousands of Palestinians were killed and many more injured during Israel's Operation Protective Edge.
11 Sep 2014 8 min

Oscar Pistorious judgement

We will know the fate of Paralympian and murder accused Oscar Pistorious later today when judgement will be handed down. Oscar Pistorious was arrested for shooting dead his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day last year. To tell us more about what we can expect at the judgement, we have…
11 Sep 2014 9 min

Speech-Language and audiology services

Western Cape Premier Helen Zille, together with the Children’s Hospital Trust and the Carel du Toit Centre launched the introduction of Speech-Language and Audiology services for children in Mitchells Plain. The pilot project is expected to benefit more than 20,000 children. VOC reporter Ra’eesah Isaascs was at the launch and…
10 Sep 2014 5 min

World suicide prevention day

World Suicide Prevention day which started in 2003 is observed every year on this day to promote worldwide action to prevent suicides. According to the World Health organisation, every 40 seconds a person commits suicide somewhere in the world. We chat now to the South African Depression and Anxiety group's,…
10 Sep 2014 9 min

Genetically engineered foods

This morning we look at the dangers of eating genetically engineered foods. To tell us more, we have consumer campaigner for the Africa Centre for Biosafety, Zakiyyah Ismail on the line…
10 Sep 2014 9 min

Land transport advisory board

The City's Land transport advisory board had their inaugural meeting yesterday to discuss public transport in and around the city. To tell us more, we have the City's Mayoral committee member for transport, Councillor Brett Herron on the line…
10 Sep 2014 4 min

SAMNET

The South African Muslim Network held a meeting last night to discuss the manner in which Muslims are portrayed in the media. To tell us more, we have the chairperson of the South African Muslim Network, Dr Faizal Suliman on the line…
10 Sep 2014 9 min

Taxi industry

A historic inaugural meeting of the City's Land Transport Advisory Board will meet later today to discuss the regional working group for the city's taxi industry. The Land Transport Advisory Board was established in accordance with the National Land Transport Act to advise the City Council on land transport matters…
9 Sep 2014 5 min

Islamic Relief SA

This morning we find out more about projects of Islamic Relief SA. On the line, to tell us more, we have Dr Abdul Hamid on the line…
9 Sep 2014 7 min

"Off the Rails" Weekly Review

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…
9 Sep 2014 8 min

Department of Education

The Western Cape announced the province's targets and expectations for the upcoming National Senior Certificate examinations. To tell us more, we have the Western Cape Minister of Education, Debbie Schafer on the line…
9 Sep 2014 4 min

Crime in Kensington

Crime, especially gang violence in the Kensington/Factreton area is out of control. In order to build a relationship with the people in the Kensington/Factreton area, the SAPS aims to rid the area by encouraging the community to pull together. To tell us more, we have the Station Commander at Kensington…
9 Sep 2014 5 min

Black Sash

As the fallout from the collapse of African Bank continues, various social grant recipients are falling victim to unscrupulous lenders, especially in rural areas. To tell us more, we have the Black Sash's Elroy Paulus on the line.
9 Sep 2014 9 min

Al Quds Children's Rally

Hundreds of young children gathered at Darul Islam high school for a rally hosted by the Al Quds Foundation. The Palestinian victory rally marks the arrival of a high level delegation from the Al Quds headquarters in Lebanon this weekend. They are here for a week long tour in the…
8 Sep 2014 7 min

Metro Police update

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…
8 Sep 2014 4 min

Gaza Crisis Conference

The United Muslim Nation Organisation held a Gaza Crisis Conference on Saturday at the Fordsburg, Johannesburg. The conference was to examine the stalemate of 67 years of failed activism and re-strategise collective efforts. UMNO founder Salman Khan chats to us now about the outcomes of the conference…
8 Sep 2014 9 min

City responds to Kenfac building occupation

Kensington and Facreton residents are up in arms over the occupation of a derelict warehouse in the area. The residents have expressed outrage, after the building was reportedly converted into 20 apartments, despite no permission being granted for any such construction to take place. Kenfac residents association held a meeting…
8 Sep 2014 6 min

Hate speech on news websites

Comment sections on news websites showcase an often-shocking cross-section of readers’ opinions, as anonymity allows users to post deplorable attacks on the writer or other commentators. Independent News and Media chairman Dr Iqbal Survé has announced a plan to change the way news sites handle the comment sections. Online now…
8 Sep 2014 10 min
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