VOC Breakfast

EFF on Gaza

The Economic Freedom Fighters were one of the parties showing their support at the Mother City’s Gaza march on Saturday. The EFF has put their weight behind calls for Israeli ambassador Arthur Lenk to be expelled. EFF Western Cape convenor Nazier Paulsen chats to us this morning… Guest: Nazier Paulsen…

12 Aug 2014 5 min

Update on 5 Pro-Palestinian demonstrators

The five pro-Palestinian activists who were arrested on Sunday were released from custody yesterday afternoon. The activists were pulled from their cars and arrested during a motorcade through Gardens after dispersing from a picket in Sea Point. The Action Forum for Palestine now says it plans to take action against…

12 Aug 2014 10 min

Teacher improvement

A recent report by education researcher, Nic Spaull and the South African numeracy chair at Wits, Professor Hamsa Venkata-krishnan shows that Grade 6 teacher are ill-equipped to deal with teching maths. In order to improve this situation, the Department of Basic Education will embark on improving content knowledge amongst teachers…

11 Aug 2014 6 min

National coalition for Palestine March Feedback

The biggest diverse march took place this weekend to highlight the plight of Palestinians suffering under the aggression of the Israeli army. We chat now to the spokesperson of the National Coalition for Palestine, Reverend Edwin Arrison..... Guest: Reverend Edwin Arrison Position: spokesperson for NC4P

11 Aug 2014 6 min

Pro-palestinian protestors arrested

Five pro-Palestinian demonstrators were held overnight at the Cape Town central police station after they were arrested for allegedly staging an illegal protest on Sunday afternoon. The five people were pulled over by police near Gardens after they had left a picket at the Sea Point Pavillion, which drew a…

11 Aug 2014 6 min

CT women to protest differently

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 Aug 2014 4 min

Logistics for #SAMarch4Gaza

The largest and most diverse march in South Africa since 1994 will be taking place at 11am from Keizergracht to Parliament. This march is organised by the National Coalition for Palestine and includes various organisations, including BDS SA, MJC, ANC Youth league and other civil societies. Guest: Moulana Abdul Khaliq…

8 Aug 2014 5 min

Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions explained

As the aggression continues against the people of Gaza, VOC have been inundated with callers expressing outrage at certain retailers who supposedly support Israel. Many are feeling helpless about what they can do to help the Palestinians and boycott produce that comes from Israel. This morning, we chat to the…

8 Aug 2014 29 min

Student housing in District Six

We spoke to the Director of the district Six Museum. We chat now to the Vice-Chancellor of CPUT, Dr Prins Nevhutalu about the development of student housing in District Six.

7 Aug 2014 8 min

Combating women and child abuse

To kick off this Women's month, the Western Cape Development Committee of the Justice Crime Prevention and security cluster launched its month long programme aimed at fighting women and child abuse. Guest: Advocate Hishaam Mohammed Position: chairperson of DEVCOM

7 Aug 2014 10 min

Remember the children of Gaza

To honour the children that have been killed in Gaza, an artwork initiative to remember them as children as not as statistics. Guest: Karen Jayes Position: co-ordinator of artwork initiative

7 Aug 2014 11 min

District Six development

Members of the Seven-steps ex residents club of District Six discovered that the development between the Moravian chapel on the hill of Keizergracht will not be part of the redevelopment of District Six. Guest: Bonita Bennett Position: Director of District Six museum

7 Aug 2014 7 min

MSA hosts Dr Abdallah Ma'rouf

The Muslim Students Association of the Cape in association with the Youth for Al quds will be hosting internationally renowned scholar, academic and author, Dr Abdallah Ma'rouf in Cape Town form the 6th to the 10th of August. Guest: Dr Abdallah Ma'roof Position: Academic and author

7 Aug 2014 11 min

Impact of Vandalism & Theft

This morning we look at the costs of vandalism and theft and how it ultimately affects the consumers. The City of Cape Town's Utility Directorate spent a total of R116 million in the 2013/2014 fia Guest: Councillor Ernest Sonnenberg Position: City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee member for utility services

6 Aug 2014 5 min

Credit Amnesty Period

On the 1st of April, the Government put in place a credit amnesty. This credit amnesty ensures that all credit bureaus remove any black-listings from consumers by the 31st of May. This morning we look at the process and what recourse there is if black-listings have not been removed. Guest:…

6 Aug 2014 9 min

SAHUC Update

SAHUC The Saudi Ministry of Health has banned the issuance of Hajj and Umrah visas for Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia because of concerns about the spread of the Ebola virus. And as many hujjaaj are making preparations for hajj, we take a look at what can be expected. Guest:…

6 Aug 2014 7 min

South African relations with Israel

We look at South African-Israeli relations, focussing particularly on why South Africa is hesitant to impose sanctions or boycotts on Israel. Recently, a pro-Israel march saw some political parties stepping into the fray and outright supporting Israel. Guest: Professor Robert van Niekerk Position: Associate Professor of Social and economic research…

6 Aug 2014 11 min

Metrorail vandalism

A joint press conference with the Minister of Transport and Public works and various public transport stakeholders was held yesterday to discuss last week's vandalism attacks on Metrorail's infrastructure. Guest: Siphesihle Dube Position: Spokesperson for Minister of Transport and Public works, Donald Grant.

5 Aug 2014 5 min

UCT Palestine solidarity forum protest action

The UCT Palestine solidarity forum will be having a protest to highlight the plight of the people of Gaza. Guest: Alex Hotz Position: chair of the UCT Palestine solidarity forum

5 Aug 2014 5 min

Political parties' support for Protest action

This weekend, thousands gathered in support of Israel, which was organised by the South African Zionist Federation. During this march, some political parties, like IFP, COPE and ACDP showed outright support for Israel. Guest: Ralph Mathekga Position: political analyst

5 Aug 2014 9 min