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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
3732 – 3752

Hajj

The Boland Hajj Jamaah has been investigated by SAHUC and the South African Travel and Hajj operators (SATHOA). It has been reported that 20 hujaaj are experiencing problems with the operator. The tour operator has now been arrested. To tell us more about this investigation and the subsequent arrest of…
2 Sep 2014 8 min

National kidney week

This week is the start of national Kidney week. This morning we look at the incidences of kidney diseases and how to prevent it. The National renal care and Melomed Renal care will embark on a programme to create awareness around kidney disease and highlight the life of patients on…
1 Sep 2014 8 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…
1 Sep 2014 6 min

Food labelling and advertising

The introduction of the new regulations related to the labelling and advertising of foodstuffs are on the cards. This morning, we find out how endorsements by specific religious entities. On the line to tell us more about food labelling, we have executive in the corporate/commercial department, specialising in healthcare and…
1 Sep 2014 5 min

Palestine

In 2010, a pro-justice and anti-Zionist activist Omar Hoosen embarked on a 2000km journey from his home in Cape Town to Pretoria. He wanted to raise awareness about the pain and plight of the people of Palestine. Recently, Omar published a book called “Whose land is it anyway”. To tell…
29 Aug 2014 5 min

South African businesses

In the past year, more than 16 000 businesses have been been subjected to armed robberies. It has been found that 90% of business robberies was committed by the employees who target their own employers. To tell us more, we have the CEO of Cash Connect, Richard Phillips on the…
29 Aug 2014 6 min

Political analyses

The Supreme court of Appeal has dismissed President Jacob Zuma's appeal against the release of the so-called spy tapes. This will mean that these spy-tapes have to be handed over without any editing or omission. To get an analyses of this issue, we have political analyst, Ralph Mathekga on the…
29 Aug 2014 6 min

Hajj problems

The Boland Hajj Jamaah has been investigated by SAHUC and the South African Travel and Hajj operators (SATHOA). It has been reported that 20 hujaaj are experiencing problems with the operator. To tell us more about this investigation, we chat now to the chairperson of SATHOA, Sedick Steenkamp…
29 Aug 2014 6 min

Maintenance turnaround strategy

The Department of Justice has introduced the maintenance turnaround strategy, which aims to reduce time spent on queues and improving the investigation process during the maintenance case. To tell us more, we have Western Cape regional head in the Department of Justice, Advocate Hishaam Mohammed on the line…
28 Aug 2014 8 min

EFF and Pagad unite against gangsterism and drugs

In order to effectively fight the drug cartels and crime syndicates operating in the Western Cape, the EFF and anti-drug and gansterism group, PAGAD has united to form the United Front Against Gangsterism and Drugs (UFAGAD). This collaboration aims to bring together NGO's, student and women organisations, civil societies and…
28 Aug 2014 8 min

Political voices

This morning we find out what makes a good speaker and focus especially on speeches delivered by politicians. To tell us more, we have the CEO of the Voice Clinic, Monique Harrisberg on the line…
27 Aug 2014 4 min

Shafiq Morton's book called "Imtiaaz Sooliman and the Gift of the Givers"

This morning we look at Shafiq Morton's latest book, Imtiaaz Sooliman and the Gift of the Givers. This book tells the story of the establishment of the relief organisation, The Gift of the Givers, under the leadership of the Dr Imtiaaz Sooliman. To tell us more, we have the author…
27 Aug 2014 18 min

Equality courts

Equality courts have been set up to help those that feel that they have suffered unfair discrimination, hate speech and discrimination. To tell us more we have the regional head at the Department of Justice, Advocate Hishaam Mohammed on the line…
27 Aug 2014 8 min

COSATU urges South Africans to boycott Israeli products

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…
27 Aug 2014 7 min

Feedback of meeting with Bonteheuwel community

The Provincial Minister of Community safety met with the community of Bonteheuwel regarding their concerns on safety and security. The Minister convened this meeting after residents voiced concerns about the escalating gang violence, drug activity and criminality in the area. Last week we spoke to the Bonteheuwel Joint Peace forum…
26 Aug 2014 9 min

Week in 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…
26 Aug 2014 5 min

Social Justice Coalition

Two years ago, a Commission of Inquiry was established to investigate allegations of ineffective policing and a breakdown in the relationship between the people of Khayelitsha and the SAPS. Yesterday, the Khayelitsha commission of Inquiry's 500 page report was officially handed over to Premier Helen Zille. At the event, various…
26 Aug 2014 6 min

Proudly Bonteheuwel

Before the break we spoke to a member of the Bonteheuwel Joint Peace forum. Now we chatting to the spokesperson of the Proudly Bontheuwel, Yusrah Waterloo, to find out what the situation is like in Bonteheuwel…
26 Aug 2014 7 min

Bonteheuwel Joint Peace forum

This morning, Bonteheuwel is in the spotlight. Last night the Provincial Minister of Community Safety met with the community of Bonteheuwel to discuss the crime and violence in the area. We chat now to a member of the Bonteheuwel Joint Peace forum, Grant Abrahams about the meeting, and what the…
26 Aug 2014 7 min

Rape Crisis volunteers

Rape Crisis is looking to train new volunteers and applications have opened for the training course. These volunteers are trained to raise awareness about rape. To tell us more, we have the Rape Crisis training and development co-ordinator, Rifqah Abrahams on the line.... Guest: Rifqah Abrahams Position: Rape Crisis training…
25 Aug 2014 7 min
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