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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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3832 – 3852

Al Imdaad Foundation Gaza hospital

A few weeks ago we reported on fact that the Al Imdaad Foundation’s female only hospital in Gaza had to extend itself to male casualties as a result of the influx of patients at the hospital. VOC reporter Ra’eesah Isaacs chats to Qari Ziyaad Patel to find out how medical…
30 Jul 2014 8 min

Jews against Israeli occupation

A number of South Africans of Jewish decent have come out in a petition, con-demning the attacks by the Israeli government on Gaza. VOC journalist, Ra'eesah Isaacs spoke to Professor David Sanders who added his name to the petition and explained the many misconceptions around the current conflict and Judaism.
30 Jul 2014 7 min

South African Banking risk information Centre

The South African Banking Risk information centre (SABRIC) in partnership with the SAPS and Crime Line on behalf of the banking industry will launch its annual carrying cash safely awareness campaign. To tell us more, we have the CEO of SABRIC, Kalyani Pillay on the line…
24 Jul 2014 5 min

Stay Safe Gaza project

As the Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip continues and the death toll climbs, a doctor based in Gaza has made a call on ordinary people to provide emergency items which can assist the casualties. Dr Alaa Abu-Shabaan is the founder of the Stay Safe Gaza project, which is also…
24 Jul 2014 5 min

Blikkiesdorp community

Some muslim members of the Blikkiesdorp community say nepotism and favouritism is rife at the local Blikkiesdorp Masjid during Ramadan as fitra packages and other charity is distributed. But Maulana Rizaa Seido says these communtiy members have exaggerated to create a sensation to bad mouth him and his congregation.VOC reporter…
23 Jul 2014 8 min

Vandalism in Bishop Lavis

The City of Cape Town's Electricity Department is stunned by the ongoing vandalism that is rocking Bishop Lavis. Thieves have resorted to grinders to demolish street lights. To tell us more, we have the City's Mayoral committee member for utility services, Councillor Ernest Sonnenberg on the line…
23 Jul 2014 5 min

Cosatu condemns Israeli aggression

According to COSATU, the DA has been too silent in condemning the Israeli aggression. We chat now to the Cosatu provincial secretary, Tony Ehrenreich…
23 Jul 2014 6 min

Economist views on disinvestment and sanctions

With the war in Gaza escalating and more and more people are dying, we look at the issue of the BDS campaign, especially pertaining to Israeli goods that is being sold in South Africa. To tell us more, we have economist, Yumna Ebrahim on the line…
23 Jul 2014 5 min

BDS Campaign

The BDS SA Campaign is calling on all South Africans to strengthen their campaign against products produced by Israel. VOC journalist, Andriques Che Petersen spoke to BDS National Co-ordinator, Muhammad Desai
22 Jul 2014 7 min

Increase in teaching posts

The Western Cape Education Department recently announced that teaching posts in the Western Cape is set to increase next year. To tell us more, we have the Provincial minister for education in the Western Cape, Debbie Schafer on the line…
22 Jul 2014 5 min

Gaza Water Project Information

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…
22 Jul 2014 8 min

Gaza 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…
21 Jul 2014 7 min

Palestine museum

The Palestine Museum plans on opening its doors to the public at the end of this year. According to Museum curator and Dr Anis Daraghma, he hopes the museum will offer individuals an opportunity to experience Palestine and its rich history and culture. VOC reporter Ra'eesah Isaacs spoke to Daraghma…
21 Jul 2014 6 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…
21 Jul 2014 5 min

Provincial policing needs and priorities

A press briefing was held yesterday to announce the Provincial policing needs and priorities process which will kick off on the 26th July in Worcester. The aim of this consultation process is to gather information from the communities on the specific needs from the Police. We chat now to the…
21 Jul 2014 6 min

Gift of the Givers

With the Israeli offensive increasing and the death toll climbing daily in Gaza, the Gift of the Givers confirmed that medical volunteers will be dispatched to this war-torn country to help those in dire need. To tell us more, we have Gift of the Givers, Dr Imtiaaz Sooliman on the…
21 Jul 2014 7 min

Habitat for Humanity

The Habitat for Humanity SA in partnership with the Nelson Mandela foundation is aiming to build more than 67 houses in Pelican Park, during this week's International Nelson Mandela Build week which runs from the 14th to the 18th July. To tell us more, we have the Marketing manager from…
18 Jul 2014 5 min

South African Human rights commission

The South African Human Rights Commission report has slammed the City of Cape Town's supply of chemical or porta potties to informal settlements as racist and discriminatory. The complaint against these chemical or porta potties was lodged last year by the Social justice coalition to the SAHRC. We chat now…
18 Jul 2014 10 min

Ahlan wa Sahlan programme

The Ahlan wa Sahlan programme is well underway, we once again link up with the Ahlan wa Sahlan co-ordinator, Ebrahim Arnold
17 Jul 2014 5 min

R699 Vehicle scheme

In order to combat predatory lending and marketing practicies, the National credit regulator will issue a compliance notice to the R699 vehicle scheme. To tell us more, we have the legal advisor at the National credit regulator, Jacqueline Boucher on the line…
17 Jul 2014 5 min
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