The Voice of the Cape Burning Issue

Burning Issue

The content echoes the name of the show – a platform that creates discussion around issues of religion, legal, consumer related, news and human interest stories. Hosted by seasoned photo-journalist and writer Yazeed Kamaldien who has a passion for community news, the 2 hour discussion show is interactive with the lines open for people to voice their opinions while the experts answer the questions.
Weekly English South Africa News
112 Episodes
32 – 52

SELECTING OF CREDIBLE UMRAH OPERATORS

Goolam Fakier asks the question: "How do mutamireen select credible umrah operators without having their hard earned money swindled. He speaks to Faizel Sayed, SATHOA, MJC and affected Mutamireen.
21 Jan 2020 1 hr 20 min

MOB JUSTICE

Yazeed Kamaldien in conversation with Mark Rossouw the Spokesperson for the Steenberg CPF; : Abie Isaacs from the Mitchells Plain CPF; Moulana Hashiem Cassiem Imam at Sidique Masjid Elsies River & to Dr Simon Howell who is the Senior Researcher at the Centre of Criminology at UCT. All the above…
14 Jan 2020 47 min

GUN AMNESTY

Yazeed Kamaldien in conversation with Zaahir Manuel who is the executive committee member at Gun Owners South Africa; Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo from SAPS; Adv John Walsh the SAGA spokesperson & Adele Kirsten from Gun Free South Africa tackling the topic of " Are our police reliable to deal with this…
7 Jan 2020 1 hr 21 min

Minstrel issues under the spotlight, yet again

Reports on Facebook about violence at the Voorsmaakie minstrel’s parade in Bo Kaap went viral last week, raising serious concerns around the safety of minstrel participants and their supporters. On this station, many listeners were up in arms, some saying that only certain teams should be allowed to walk in…
25 Dec 2019 1 hr 14 min

Who holds defaulting travel umrah operators accountable?

Despite its challenges, the haj industry has improved over the years and hajj is for the most, managed well. The problems, however, persist in the umrah industry. During the festive season, when umrah travel picks up in South Africa, serious issues with umrah operators often surfaces. Recently on air, our…
17 Dec 2019 1 hr 15 min

Measures the city put in place to ensure a crime free festive season

The City’s safety and security directorate is gearing up for its festive-season readiness plan, during the holiday period. This plan of course entails a multitude of stakeholders who need to deliver different services, such as the police, law enforcement, fire and rescue services, traffic services or the Disaster Risk Management…
10 Dec 2019 12 min

How the Solomon family made a success of their restitution

Over the past decade, VOC has been following the restitution story of the Solomon family of Cape Town, as they battled to reclaim their prime property in the leafy suburb of Constantia. Their land, which was once a farm on Ladies Mile Road, had been forcibly removed under the Group…
3 Dec 2019 1 hr 09 min

The Burning Issue

Herein Goolam Fakier hosts the debate on the Comprehensive Sexual Education Curriculum
5 Nov 2019 1 hr 30 min

Housing needs & Eviction

Eviction cases of residents from homes in prime areas and close to the inner city are on the rise with more than 60 cases already brought before Cape Town Magistrate’s Court between April and July. This is according to data collected by information and research centre Open Up who works…
15 Oct 2019 1 hr 17 min

Community Crime fighters

Crime is an issue that cannot be fought without the support of ordinary citizen who often place themselves in risky situation to keep their communities safe. This includes members of the public volunteering their time on Neighborhood Watch structures doing safety petrol’s in areas to ensure residents who are going…
8 Oct 2019 1 hr 13 min

Pros and Cons of the National Health Insurance Bill

The National Health Insurance bill was finally introduced and despite the many discussion around the pros and cons of the bill - it seems like government will not budge on implementing the new healthcare regime. This essentially mean that all costly medical schemes will fall away, and your doctor will…
20 Aug 2019 1 hr 29 min

Former gangster reflects on life after walking away from crime

As gang violence escalates on the Cape Flats, it has become apparent that children as young as 13 years old are at risk of being recruited. It’s a lifestyle very few gangsters can easily walk away from however there are a small percentage of people who have reintegrated back into…
25 Jul 2019 8 min

Lobby groups call on NERSA to probe City of Cape Town's high electricity tariffs

Lobby groups want the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) to listen to the plight of consumers who are struggling to keep up with the City of Cape Town exorbitant electricity tarrifs. Now the call come after the City ignored objections received during the public participation process and implemented…
16 Jul 2019 1 hr 15 min
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