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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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Woodstock and Salt River vendors angry over fines

So the City of Cape Town’s strict, and some would say ridiculous by-laws, has raised the ire of local vendors again – this time in Woodstock and Salt River. Local traders who sell their goods on the street pavements say they are being deliberately targeted by law-enforcement officials and slapped…
25 Oct 2019 1 min

Education is key in combating the sale of counterfeit goods

It's no lie that a lot of people buy fake name-brand goods and you can find literally everything on the market from Gucci clothing, to Fendi bags, Nike sneakers and the latest Huda Beauty makeup. But how many of us actually understand the consequences of buying counterfeit goods? In Cape…
24 Oct 2019 9 min

Analysis: Maimane's exit from the DA

On Wednesday evening, Mmusi Maimane resigned as party leader - together with former Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Athol Trollip who served the party as its federal chairperson. Their resignations followed that of Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba on Monday. To help us make sense of it all, is Angelo Fick, the…
24 Oct 2019 14 min

Skills programme for Oceanview fishing community

Yesterday saw the launch of the “Oval” project, spearheaded by the Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Institute (FADI) and funded by the South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI). Its basically a skills training and development project aimed at the mostly fishing community of Ocean View. FADI'S Suleiman Appoles chats to us…
23 Oct 2019 9 min

Bo-Kaap awarded for courageous efforts to preserve area's heritage

For its courageous efforts to preserve the heritage of their area, the Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers Association was awarded a gold certificate at the 2019 Simon van der Stel Awards. The awards celebrate outstanding national achievements in heritage conservation at the culmination of the Heritage Association of South Africa’s annual…
22 Oct 2019 5 min

SANTACO and MEC Madikizela meet over Taxi driver protest

We all saw the immense havoc caused by last weeks taxi protests. Hundreds of taxi blockaded the major routes in and out of the city, in anger over their vehicles being impounded and fined. Yesterday, Santaco met with the MEC for transport Bonginkosi Madikizela. Santaco Western Cape first deputy, Mzoxolo…
22 Oct 2019 11 min

WC government awaits judgement in PHA campaign case

Last week the Western Cape High Court reserved judgment in the case brought forward by Philippi Horticultural Area Food and Farming (PHA) Campaign against The provincial government and City of Cape Town. As you may know the PHA campaign has been advocating for the protection of the areas against the…
21 Oct 2019 8 min

Philippi Horticultural Area farmers head to court

Local farmers from the Philippi Horticultural Area (PHA) are heading back to court today as part of their ongoing efforts to ensure food and water security in the greater Cape Town region. Now the PHA is considered the bread basket of the Cape Flats and activist from The PHA Campaign…
15 Oct 2019 8 min

Remand detainees contribute to over crowding in WC prisons

A report by the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services’ (Jics) for the period 2018/19 annual has revealed the achievements and challenges of the department of correctional services. This includes prison not have access to basic things such meals, sleeping facility and increased incidents of suicide. According to the The Western…
15 Oct 2019 9 min

Mosque project in Gordons Bay gets the green light

A final notification letter from the City of Cape Towns Mayoral Appeals Committee has granted permission for the rezoning of land for the building of the first mosque in Gordons Bay. The Gordons Bay Islamic Society together with the muslim community of Gordons Bay has been trying to build the…
14 Oct 2019 9 min

Lentegeur NHW chairperson arrested after alleged gangster files intimidation case

Earlier this week Mymoena Pillay the chairperson of the Lenteguer Neighbourhood Watch was arrested after an alleged gangster filed a case of intimidation against her. Pillay was arrested hours before the anti-drug and crime community mobilisation meeting held in response to an alleged assault on another members of the neighborhood…
11 Oct 2019 14 min

Everyday activities could increase risk of depression

Now trauma, bereavement and post traumatic stress disorders might be well-known factors that increase risk of depression, however things you might consider normal can also affect your mental health. Some surprising factors that might be overlooked include being stuck in heavy traffic, spending too much time indoors, heavy social media…
10 Oct 2019 10 min

Mother of South African teacher missing in Vietnam remains hopeful

The family of South African teacher, Mushfiq Daniels that has gone missing in Vietnam are determined to find him and has been searching endlessly to trace his whereabouts. Daniels had been teaching English at a school in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) since last year and was last seen on…
10 Oct 2019 14 min

Cape Town prepares for the IQRA 2019

Bonteheuwel in Cape Town will play host to the finals of the International Qur'aan Recital Award (IQRA) taking place from 19 to 27 October 2019. With more than 60 Qurraa (Qur'aan reciters) coming together to showcase their recitiation skills. The event is considered the biggest gathering of its kind and…
9 Oct 2019 9 min

Africa Halal Week 2019

Africa Halal Week is a joint collaboration between WESGRO, Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) and the City of Cape Town. 2019 marks the second installment of this trader-buyer platform to the Western Cape , South African region. We now speak to the Rashid Toefy on the vision behind…
8 Oct 2019 11 min
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