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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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4092 – 4112

Constantia handover

The Solomon family who has roots that go back almost 300 years. The family has just been informed that the official handover ceremony in terms of the South African Land restitution Act will take place on Saturday the 12th of April. To tell us more, we have a representative of…
11 Apr 2014 9 min

Al Jama-ah party and the DA

The Al Jama-ah party says it’s going forth with its plans to distribute pamphlets which cautions Muslims from voting for the Democratic Alliance. The party claims the DA failed to answer critical questions about its funding. The DA sent a lawyers letter to Al Jama-ah threatening legal action should they…
11 Apr 2014 15 min

Presidential Indaba on Youth jobs and skills.

The Provincial Indaba on youth job and skills will take place later today at the Good Hope Centre. The theme for the event focuses on empowering the youth through jobs and skills. The Indaba will be led by Minister Ebrahim Patel, and various stakeholders such as government, the National Youth…
10 Apr 2014 8 min

Home affairs woes

VOC received numerous complaints of elderly listeners who are concerned about the services which they received at the Wynberg Home Affairs offices. According to some of those who were at the offices today say they had to sit in long queues for six hours. VOC journalist, Ra'eesah Isaacs filed this…
10 Apr 2014 7 min

Political risk map

The 2014 Political risk map identifies increased rating for all five emerging market BRICS countries. These countries include, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. These emerging markets face an increase in political risk which includes political violence and government interference. To tell us more, we have CEO of Aon…
10 Apr 2014 8 min

Manenberg Action Committee

The Manenberg Action Committee non-partisan seminar was hosted last night. The seminar looked at a safety and security plan for Manenberg. To tell us more, we have the Organiser of the Manenberg Action Committee. Lorenzo Morris on the line…
10 Apr 2014 8 min

SAHUC

The South African Hajj and Umrah Council's roadshow will be held this weekend at the Athlone Civic Centre. The roadshow is aimed at educating first time hujaaj on their preparations as they take on the spiritual journey. We chat now to the secretary general of SAHUC, Shaheen Essop
10 Apr 2014 8 min

Nelson Mandela International Day campaign

\Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe officially launched the Nelson Mandela International Day campaign at the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory in Hougton Johannesburg. To tell us more, we have the Chief Executive of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Sello Hatang on the line…
9 Apr 2014 6 min

Shrien Dewani

Shrien Dewani has finally arrived in Cape Town and has appeared in the Western Cape High Court. The case has been postponed to 12th May. To tell us more, we have the Regional Head of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Hishaam Mohammed on the line…
9 Apr 2014 4 min

Ralo making waves

Over the past month, VOC has been investigating the story of a 30-year old mother of two who claims she has been discriminated in her place of work. Maryam Manuel Sallie was an employee at Ralo cosmetics, a South African retail group selling affordable make-up. In this piece, she speaks…
9 Apr 2014 10 min

Traffic officers and beards

A new draft National road traffic law enforcement code were gazetted recently. One of these rules pertain to law enforcement not allowed to have beards. There is a 30day window for comment which is open to the public, in which they can make submissions on this issue. We chat now…
9 Apr 2014 9 min

Bo-Kaap Civic association

At the end of the last year we spoke to the Bo-Kaap civic association about the restaurants applying for liquor licences near the Palm Street Mosque. There has been some developments on this issue. We chat now to the chairman of the Bo-Kaap civic association, Osman Shaboodien
9 Apr 2014 6 min

Western Province Blood transfusion service

With the Easter weekend approaching fast, motor vehicle accidents increases. This normally sees the need for an increase in the need for blood transfusion. At present there are only enough blood for 4 days. To tell us more, we have Corporate Public Relations officer, Marlize Mouton on the line.
8 Apr 2014 6 min

SASSA

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 Apr 2014 6 min

E-mail hacking

The South African Banking Risk and Information Centre (SABRIC) are warning banking customers about e-mail hacking and other related cyber-crimes. On the line to tell us what to look out for, we have the CEO of SABRIC, Kalyani Pillay on the line…
8 Apr 2014 9 min

Defection from the DA

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 Apr 2014 7 min

Drug and Alcohol treatment Centre

The Tafelsig Matrix out-patient alcohol and drug treatment centre in Mitchell's Plain has become a beacon of hope in a community where substance abuse is largely seen amongst the youth. VOC journalist visited the centre last as it received its third certificate and filed this report
7 Apr 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…
7 Apr 2014 4 min

Unnatural infant deaths

An investigation into the death of an infant in Elsies River has led the Minister of Social Development at the Provincial Legislature, Albert Fritz to look deeper into this issue. We chat now to the Minister
7 Apr 2014 8 min
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