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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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DA radio advert

We know about the DA’s threat of legal action against Al Jama-ah over its election pamphlet, but Al Jama-ah have issues with the DA’s radio advert. The DA has been flighting an advert on over 30 community radio stations for the past two weeks asking its listeners not to vote for…
23 Apr 2014 10 min

Curruption Watch SASSA

Meanwhile Corruption Watch wants Police must investigate the unlawful awarding of a R10-billion contract by SASSA. The watchdog says they're prepared to take further action based on the Constitutional Court’s findings that declared illegal and invalid the award of a R10-billion contract by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)…
23 Apr 2014 4 min

Black Sash on Sassa ruling

Yesterday, we touched on the Constitutional Court’s decision to set aside government’s R10 billion contract with Cash Paymaster Services (CPS) to administer social grants. The Constitutional Court ruled that the contract between the SA Social Security Agency (Sassa) and CPS was invalid. It’s believed the decision will set a precedent…
23 Apr 2014 10 min

Metro police update

Well it's Monday a we get our regular update from the City of Cape Town's Metro Police, who have been out and about on our roads and in our communities. On the line to tell us more we have Metro Police deputy chief Yolanda Faro…
22 Apr 2014 6 min

ANC allegedly using state resources for election campaign

Public protector, Thuli Madonsela, has received three complaints against the ANC, allegedly using state resources for it's election campaign. A spokesman said, "On monday the public protector received three complaints, one from the DA and 2 from Agang SA." said spokesman Oupa Segalwe. On the line we have MEC, Albert…
22 Apr 2014 5 min

Kramat Festival

Preparations are well underway for the annual Sheikh Yusuf festival, also known as the Kramat festival in Faure. On the line to tell us more we have chairperson of the Nural Latief Masjied Committee and general co-ordinator of the Festival, Shabier Ishmail
18 Apr 2014 8 min

Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon

Thousands of runners will be participating in one of the biggest annual sporting event the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon this weekend. To tell us more about how this event will boost the economy, we have the Director of Events, Teral Cullen on the line…
18 Apr 2014 6 min

Imam Haroun honoured

The late Imam Abdullah Haroun will be receiving a National Order by the Presidency for his contribution to building a democratic South Africa. VOC journalist Ra'eesah Isaacs spoke to his youngest daughter, Fatima Haroun Masoet who will be receiving the order on behalf of her father.
18 Apr 2014 7 min

Easter holiday traffic

With Easter weekend well underway and traffic volumes picking up VOC reporter Imogen Vollenhoven spoke to MEC for Transport and Public works, Robin Carlisle
18 Apr 2014 6 min

Call to witness Procession

The Archbishop of the Anglican Church,Thabo Makgoba and various religious and community leaders will partake in a 'Call to Witness' procession to Parliament on Saturday. This procession will take place from District Six to Parliament. To tell us more, we have the Secretary general of the Muslim Judicial Council, Moulana…
18 Apr 2014 5 min

Elections 2014

With elections steadily approaching, we look at disqualification of candidates. We will also look at voter registration overseas and other issues. To tell us more, we have the Provincial electoral officer, Courtney Sampson on the line…
17 Apr 2014 7 min

Another Umrah issue

Yesterday, we heard reports that umrah travellers who booked with Lamy travel claim they were sent home from the airport on the day of their departure due to unpaid flight expenses. A few of the 15 umrah pilgrims were able to depart while the rest either accepted the refund or…
17 Apr 2014 9 min

Hajj accreditation list

The South African Haj and umrah Council last night release its list of 2000 accredited hujjaj who will be able to perform haj this year. On the line is Sahuc president, Shaheen Essop
17 Apr 2014 3 min

The NP, CMC and Al-Jamaa Continued

This morning we find out from political parties about why South Africans should vote for them. In the studio, we have Ganief Hendricks from the Al Jama-ah party, Yagyah Adams from the Cape Muslim congress and Achmat Williams of the National Party
16 Apr 2014 46 min

The NP, CMC and Al-Jamaa

This morning we find out from political parties about why South Africans should vote for them. In the studio, we have Ganief Hendricks from the Al Jama-ah party, Yagyah Adams from the Cape Muslim congress and Achmat Williams of the National Party
16 Apr 2014 43 min

Female and male Quranic reciters

The Al Jama-ah political party has launched a talent search to find the best female and male Quranic reciters to represent South Africa at the 56th Annual Malaysian International Quranic Recital Assembly. This follows an invitation from the Malaysian government. VOC reporter Ra'eesah Isaacs spoke to the party's Ganief Hendricks…
14 Apr 2014 10 min

Constantia land handover

On Friday we heard from a representative of the Hadjie Abdullah Trust, Rashaad Solomons about the Constantia land handover. On Saturday, the official handover took place. VOC journalist, Gadeeja Abbas was at the event and filed this report…
14 Apr 2014 8 min

SAHUC roadshow

The South African Hajj and Umrah Council roadshow took place over the weekend. We get some feedback on this issue. VOC editor Tasneem Adams attended the roadshow and filed this report. after that we chat to the Hajj Watch spokesperson, Jakes Rawat…
14 Apr 2014 14 min

Presidential Indaba on youth jobs and skills

The Presidential Indaba on youth jobs and skills report back session took place yesterday. This Indaba brings together youth from local businesses, labour and civil societies. VOC reporter, Andriques Che Petersen filed this report…
11 Apr 2014 9 min

Zandvliet book launch

The launch of the book, Zandvliet,Cape Town's Islamic heritage looks at the culture, heritage and traditions of the first original inhabitants of the area. The farm, Zandvliet is significant in the history of Islam at the Cape. The launch of this book will take place later this month. To tell…
11 Apr 2014 9 min
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