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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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SANDF won't budge on military culture code

Now as you many know Major Fatima Isaacs a member of the South African National Defence Force(SANDF) appeared before the Court of Military Justice at the Castle of Good Hope earlier this week. Major Isaacs faces disciplinary steps for refusing to remove a headcovering she has been wearing under her…
27 Jun 2019 7 min

SANDF Muslim Major to attend disciplinary hearing on 7 August

A Muslim member of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) who refused to remove her headscarf, is expected to face a disciplinary hearing on August 7, her lawyer said. Joining us online is labor specialist Nazeema Mohamed and Advocate Pikkie Greef of the South African National Defence Union
26 Jun 2019 19 min

Shyakh Dr Muneer Abduroaf appointed commissioner at CRL Commission

Last week President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the appointment of 13 members to the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL). Amongst the members to serve on the commission for a period of five years is Shaykh Dr. Muneer Abduroaf a young…
25 Jun 2019 8 min

Discrimination of Muslim woman in SANDF

A Muslim woman currently servicing on the South African Defence Force (SANDF) is facing significant trauma and hostility within the South African army, all because she refuses to remove her scarf. Now its believed that she has received a few warning for actions but for more on this is Nazeema…
25 Jun 2019 21 min

2de Vrou (Second wife) : A short film on a pertinent social phenomena

Cape Town film producer Sedick Simons tackles a very common and untold story of the second wife through the Halal Islamic short films ‘’2de Vrou (Second wife)’’. Using the methodology of Islamic principles the film reveals how Nuraan ( the first wife) of Achmat battles to accept the idea of…
24 Jun 2019 31 min

Part 1: Protocol of Muslim burial

When somone passes away the burial preparation become top prioty for the relatives who need to ensure the deceased receives a dignified funeral in accordance to religious standards and principles. For the grieving family dealing with emotions can be overwhelming and basic necessities for a dignified burial can easily be…
24 Jun 2019 9 min

1000 SAPS recruits to be deployed in Western Cape

During a meeting in Cape Town the National Minister of Police has heeded a call by the the Western Cape Government to alleviate crime in the province and plans to deploy 1000 newly trained recruits to the province. Minister Cele also expressed his willingness to engage further on the proposals…
24 Jun 2019 9 min

Athlone Stadium tenants locked out

Members of The United Coalition for Sport and Community Based Organisations (UCSCBO) have voiced concern over the lockdown of the Athlone Stadium. They after tenants were unable to access the offices at the stadium. The group along with other organisations are taking the necessary action against the City to have…
21 Jun 2019 9 min

SONA: Post Analysis

Yesterday President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his second State of the Nation Address in Parliament for 2019 and his third major statement since taking over the reigns of ousted Jacob Zuma as head of state in February 2018. Clear leadership on the economy, Building an effective public service and the scourge…
21 Jun 2019 16 min

SATHOA: Old message about repeat Umrah fee causing confusion

South African Travel and Haj Operators Association has been inundated with queries about the repeat Umrah Visa fee. This after an old post shared by a Khidmatul A’waan nearly a year ago made its rounds on social media. The post makes to The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah implementing the…
20 Jun 2019 4 min

Who will foot 250K in legal costs? Bo-Kaap or Blok?

The protracted litigation over an interdict filed by Blok against Bo-Kaap residents has resulted in a legal battle over payment of the legal costs of about R250 000. Now in an affidavit,the Bo-Kaap residents claim they are unable to pay the legal costs because they are indigent, and want the…
20 Jun 2019 9 min

CoCT to inject millions to boost informal trade sector

The informal trading sector in Cape Town is set to receive a financial boost of R10-million. This following the announcement of the budget by the City of Cape Town planning to replenish and grow the informal trading sector.Now as you may know many the informal market is the brad and…
19 Jun 2019 7 min

Ousted former Egyptian President Dr Mohamed Morsi dies

Former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi died on Monday in a Cairo hospital after fainting during a session in court. Joining us online for reaction is Khalid Hilal. Khalid Hilal is from the International movement of Students against the Coup and also a member of the Egyptian community of South Africa
18 Jun 2019 5 min

Founder of Al Noor orphanage arrested

Yesterday our news team broke the story that the founder of the Al Noor orphanage in Woodstock was arrested on Friday. Listeners will recall that we actually spoke to Amina on Friday morning – in what was a difficult interview . Our news editor is following this story closely.
18 Jun 2019 7 min

Zeenatul Islam masjid breaks its silence on the athaan saga

Now in Ramadan there was a huge conversation in the media and the public around the importance of religious and cultral traditions such as the call to prayer, following one complaint lodged with the City of Cape Town over the sound of the athaan at Zeenatul Islam masjid. An independent…
18 Jun 2019 17 min

Manenberg resident dissatisfied with planned upgrade

As you may know Sonderend Primary School and Silverstream High School in Manenberg will be making way for the construction of the new R2.4 billion Klipfontein Regional Hospital, which needs at least 7 hectares of land. This means pupils at the two school will be relocated when the building of…
14 Jun 2019 13 min

Al Noor Orphanage says Social Development Department did not follow due process

As you many know 17 children from the Al Noor Orphanage have been placed in the care of other facilities after they were removed by the Department of Social Development. This following a preliminary investigation into a number of serious complaints of alleged physical and sexual abuse at the facility…
14 Jun 2019 12 min
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