Burning Issue

Hajj 2017

Hajj comes with all its challenges. And the ultimate test is the gruelling physical journey. Under extreme heat conditions, even for the most active of people, it’s is very tough. Now imagine for the elderly and those with chronic conditions. The South African medical team on hajj certainly had their…

26 Sep 2017 21 min

Hajj 2017

Welcome to Burning Issue this evening, where we keep the pulse on issues relevant to our community. In tonight’s show, we bring you a hajj special, where we look back at this year’s hajj. 3000 South Africans performed hajj this year, amid the 2 million pilgrims from around the world…

26 Sep 2017 13 min

Should government suspend the fishing rights allocation ?

As we know, this week Hout Bay dominated the news headlines as protests over fishing rights and housing issues erupted – similar to the protests in September 2011. Police were called to maintain order when a group of disgruntled fishers and residents staged a violent protest in Harbour Road, burning…

18 Sep 2017 1 hr 24 min

New homeowners not liable for historical debt

The precedent-setting ruling gives relief to home and business owners, who have been saddled with years of historical municipal debt – dating back to 20 years – and have been denied municipal services until the debt had been paid. The outstanding debt includes water, electricity, rates and taxes charges associated…

4 Sep 2017 28 min

Metrorail poses threat to businesses and workers

As we discussed earlier, there is a great sense of frustration with Metrorail at the moment, given the distress caused to commuters when there are delayed services, vandalism and crime on the rail way lines. Metrorail spokesperson Riana Scott joins us now to unpack these problems…

4 Sep 2017 17 min

Metrorail poses threat to businesses and workers

Now in the next hour, we are going to be discussing something many of our listeners are familiar with…Metrorail or as some would say, Metrofail. Metrorail has lost 101 carriages due to vandalism since October 2015 worth R312 million. Metrorail is also operating with 60% of its fleet with punctuality…

4 Sep 2017 12 min

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…

21 Aug 2017 1 hr 18 min

District Six Reference Group feedback on the progress of the development

Today marks the start of new series, focusing on the restitution process for District Six claimants and the development of homes being built in the area. This includes the latest development currently underway. Over the next few months the District Six Reference Group will be joining us on a monthly…

7 Aug 2017 40 min

Public outraged by increase in electricity tariff

In recent weeks there has been a huge public outcry over the increase of electricity particularly in Cape Town. This after residents took to social media using the #Electricitytarrifsmustfall hashtag to express their concerns. Joining us for the discussion is… Guest: Ted Blom Position: director of energy at OUTA (Organisation…

7 Aug 2017 43 min

Burning Issue - Closure of The Leadership College in Hyde Park

Last week the Breakfast Beat show covered the story about the closure of The High School section of The Leadership College in Hyde Park, Mitchells Plain. This after a group of parents voiced concerns about the impact the closure has had on pupils at the school, this includes allegations around…

31 Jul 2017 1 hr 29 min

The Cape Muslim Discourse Today with Yaseen Kippie

Burning Issue special with Yaseen Kippie on 'Presenting pathways to unity through understanding the current condition of the ideological challenges faced by Capetonian Muslims, The Allegiance of Capetonian Muslims to Saudi Arabia's discourse of Islam, its effects in Cape Town as well as the question on whether Islamic Universities provide…

10 Jul 2017 1 hr 16 min

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…

22 May 2017 1 hr 25 min

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…

15 May 2017 1 hr 17 min

District Six

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…

8 May 2017 1 hr 20 min

District Six

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…

4 May 2017 1 hr 16 min

South African National Defence Union (SANDU)

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…

17 Apr 2017 1 hr 14 min

Chief of Mission

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…

27 Feb 2017 14 min

Hate Speech and Desecration of Masjid in Cape Town: “What South African needs to

Given the current atmosphere in the country, where hate speech/acts has garnered international attention, over the weekend a post on social media depicting a pig pressing on the back of a female performing Sajda ( Prostration) with the caption “You will love pork” has angered the Muslim community. The post…

17 Jan 2017 1 hr 27 min

Burning Issue Part 2

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…

5 Dec 2016 43 min

Burning Issue Part 1

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…

5 Dec 2016 37 min