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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
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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

Mass March for Palestine

A mass march for Palestine against Israeli attacks on Gaza to demand action from South African government will take place this weekend. The march which is organised by the National Coalition for Palestine , which also includes BDS South Africa will take place on the 9th August at 11am from…
5 Aug 2014 6 min

Land Claims process

According to the rural development and land reform department, just under 5500 new land claims have been lodged, with most of the claimants wanting money and not the land. Guest: Michael Worsnip (Chief director) Position:Chief Director in the Department of rural development and land reform
4 Aug 2014 8 min

Protest March - City of CT responds

Earlier, we spoke to Mandy van Willingh from the Strandfontein Social and economic development forum about the protest march that took place over the weekend and their concerns in the area. We chat now to the City of Cape Town's Ward councillor for Strandfontein, Elton Enrique Jansen...... Guest: Elton Enrique…
4 Aug 2014 11 min

Protest march in Strandfontein

The Strandfontein Social and economic development and members of the community embarked on a protest march against the City of Cape Town on Saturday to voice their concerns about problems in the area. Guest: Mandy van Willingh Position:spokesperson and secretary of the Strandfontein Social and Economic development forum (SSEDF)
4 Aug 2014 7 min

Inter-faith Mass March for Palestine

A mass march for Palestine against Israeli attacks on Gaza to demand action from South African government will take place this weekend. The march which is organised by the National Coalition for Palestine and includes BDS SA, MJC and the ANC amongst others. Guest: Muhammad Desai Position: co-ordinator of BDS…
4 Aug 2014 6 min

Illegal products in South Africa

The Department of Trade and Industry is clamping down on dangerous, illegal products that is flooding the South African market. These products are smuggled into South Africa and includes electrical appliances, mobile phone charges and even paraffin stoves. Some of these seized contraband can be detrimental to the user and…
1 Aug 2014 8 min

Douglas Road Primary raises monies for Gaza

Students of the Douglas Road Primary School in Wynberg raised money for the Children of Gaza. VOC Journalist, Ra'eesah Isaacs attended the hand over ceremony yesterday and filed this report. Story to be found here: http://www.vocfm.co.za/douglas-primary-raises-r17k-for-gaza/
1 Aug 2014 4 min

Mining in the Western Cape

The City of Cape Town recently approved the proposal to permit mining companies to continue operational activities. However with this approval comes strict adherence to the way the land is being used. To tell us more, we have the City's Mayoral committee member for Economic, Environmental and Spatial planning, Councillor…
1 Aug 2014 6 min

SA envoys to Gaza returns

Special envoys appointed by President Jacob Zuma: former deputy minister Aziz Pahad and former high commissioner Zola Skweyiya, yesterday briefed the media on their trip to Israel and Palestine in light of the current conflict in which more than 1300 Palestinians have already perished. Voice of the Cape reporter ACP…
1 Aug 2014 32 min

Psychological effects of genocide and massacre on Gaza's children.

This morning we take a look at the psychological effects of the ongoing genocide and massacre on the children in Gaza. Officials in Gaza recently reported that over 1300 Palestinians have been killed, many of them women and children. Guest: Dr Yousef Mousa Position:executive Director from the Union of Health…
1 Aug 2014 10 min

Police competency with firearms

Gun Free SA has called on the South African Police service Act to include a consolidated section dealing with police and firearms. This comes after the Police minister's disclosure that a quarter of the police officers are not competent to carry a firearm. To tell us more, we have Gun…
31 Jul 2014 8 min

Interfaith prayer session

The Bonteheuwel Joint Peace forum in association with the Bonteheuwel Churches in Action (BCIA) will be having an interfaith prayer session for peace in Bonteheuwel. VOC journalist, Imogen Vollenhoven spoke to the spokesperson of the Bonteheuwel Joint Peace forum (JPF), Soraya Salie…
31 Jul 2014 6 min

South African Jewish Board of Deputies

Before the break, we chatted to Provincial secretary of COSATU, Tony Ehrenreich about the South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBOD) stance on the war in Gaza. On the line to give their response to Tony's assertions, we have the Associate Director of SAJBOD, David Saks…
31 Jul 2014 6 min

COSATU on Zionists issue

COSATU has given the South African Jewish Board of Deputies until the 7th of August to stop any Zionist propaganda, especially in Cape Town. Failing to do this will result in COSATU embarking on a boycott and call strikes on all their member companies and organisations. Guest: Tony Ehrenreich Position:…
31 Jul 2014 7 min

Week in review

Kamaal Salasa gives his opinion of this week's news
30 Jul 2014 6 min

Human trafficking in SA

Trade union Cosatu have planned a protest for today against Human Trafficking as today 30th July is the first ever World Day against Trafficking in Persons. We always speak about human trafficking as if its something very far removed from South Africa society. To help us understand human trafficking in…
30 Jul 2014 5 min
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