VOC Breakfast

Budget debate

Before the break, we spoke to the deputy mayor in the City of Cape Town, Ian Neilson about the budget. In case you did not catch that interview. The City of Cape Town held a Budget debate last week which came into effect on the 1st of June. This budget…

4 Jun 2014 8 min

DA on the budget

The City of Cape Town held a Budget debate last week which came into effect on the 1st of June. This budget debate was an opportunity for political parties to engage with the Mayor of Cape Town on her budget for this year. The ANC in the Western Cape accused…

4 Jun 2014 8 min

Social Justice coalition on the Lwandle forced evictions

This morning, we find out more from the Non-governmental organisation, Social Justice coalition about the forced evictions at Lwandle. Residents are being evicted from the private land in Nomzamo in Strand. The violence began on Monday night following he enforcement of an eviction order. This eviction order was granted by…

4 Jun 2014 7 min

Missing Children SA

With the June school holidays just around the corner, we take a look at how parents and caregivers can keep children safe. To tell us more, we have the National co-ordinator for Missing Children SA , Nicky Rheeder on the line…

3 Jun 2014 7 min

Launch of youth month programme

The Government in partnership with the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) is in preparation for events to commemorate the 38th anniversary of the 16th of June, which is Youth day. This year is also quite significant in terms of the fact that South Africa marks 20 years of freedom and…

3 Jun 2014 8 min

Gangs on the Cape Flats

During her testimony at the Khayelitisha Commission of Inquiry, a social anthropology lecturer at Wits warned that gangs can change into something much worse. These gangs are aged between the ages of 12 and 18 years and are called proto-gangs. To tell us more, we have social anthropology lecturer at…

3 Jun 2014 11 min

Seasonal Affective disorder

This morning we look at the effects the cold, wet weather can have on our mental state. During the long winter cold winter months, many people will suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, a depressive state which strikes people with an otherwise normal mental health at other times of the year…

3 Jun 2014 5 min

Freedom of expression

The recent publication of the cartoon, titled “Congress of clowns” has had many in an uproar. This morning, we find out what the limitations are in the right to express ourselves. VOC journalist, Andriques Che Petersen spoke to Executive Director, Phenyo Dean Butale about freedom of expression and satire…

3 Jun 2014 8 min

World no tobacco day and E-cigarettes

The emphasis this weekend was on World No Tobacco day. This has prompted the City of Cape Town to sought legal opinion on E-cigarettes, which has become increasingly popular. To tell us more, we have Mayoral Committee member for Health, Councillor Benedicta van Minnen on the line…

2 Jun 2014 4 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…

2 Jun 2014 4 min

Ending corporal punishment in schools

The South African Human Rights Commission hosted a conference last week themed “Ending Corporal punishment in schools” The aim of this conference is to improve the lives of South African children and allow them easy access to the right to basic education without fear or exposure to the unhumane treatment…

2 Jun 2014 8 min

Train fares increase

Western Cape commuters will be paying more for their train tickets as from the 1st July. This increase is aimed at effecting improvements and upgrades. To tell us more, we have the Metrorail's regional manager, Mthuthuzeli Swartz on the line…

2 Jun 2014 6 min

Termination of Pregnancy Act

The choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act came under the spotlight in the 4th edition of the Africa Health Exhibition and Congress that was held recently. Healthcare practitioners from across the continent gathered together at this congress at the Gallagher Convention centre in Johannesburg to focus on the South African…

2 Jun 2014 8 min

New program to launching on Monday on The Voice of the Cape

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…

30 May 2014 3 min

Asthma spacer

The head of Red Cross War Memorial Children's hospital has won an international award in diagnostic techniques and treatments. Professor Heather Zar and her colleagues designed a simple test to diagnose TB in children. They also invented an asthma spacer that will make it easier for children, which will improve…

30 May 2014 6 min

World No Tobacco Day

As we approach World No Tobacco Day on the 31st of May, we look at the implications of direct and secondary smoking. According to the South African National Halaal (SANHA) authority about 6 million people would have died as a result of smoking since last year. Of these, 60 000…

30 May 2014 10 min

Marikana land occupation

The Marikana land occupation consist of a community of oppressed and disadvantaged people who live in the backyard shacks in Phillipi. Earlier in the year, the Land Invasion Unit illegally demolished these homes. The matter was taken to the High Court and the City was ordered to rebuild the homes…

30 May 2014 5 min

Economic woes for Capetonians

With the cost of living skyrocketing, we look at what is in store for Capetonians as it was just announced that rates and utilities will be increased. To tell us more, we have Chief economist of the Efficient Group, Dawie Roodt on the line.

30 May 2014 5 min

Hanover Park schools to be rebuilt

The Department of Education plans on rebuilding and repurposing Hanover Park's Mountview High School and Voorspoed Primary over the next year. The schools will be transformed into brick and mortar buildings, away from the prefabricated structures cobbled together during Apartheid. The main labour force is reported to be sourced from…

29 May 2014 7 min

Suburbs under siege

Residents, NGOs, schools and businesses in Grassy Park and Philippi, are victims of a spate of metal theft in the area. And Lotus River, Ottery and Grassy Park ratepayers and residents association’s (LOGRA) chairperson, Philip Bam says it’s getting worse. VOC journalist Imogen Vollenhoven spoke to Bam about the lack…

29 May 2014 5 min