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VOC Breakfast

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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City responds to lack of light allocation in Khayelitsha

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
Yesterday we discussed the concerns raised by The Social Justice Coalition that has for a very long time been highlighted the disparities in the allocation of resources across Cape Town. With lighting in the Khayelistha being the latest issue the SJC claim is lacking in the area. However the City…
14 Mar 2019 8 min

Attack on eyewitness home forces family to flee Mannenberg

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
We recently highlighted how many families on the Cape Flats have not found closure for the murders of loved ones killed in gang crossfires. Which is partly due to lack of evidence as well witnesses not coming forward to testify in court cases out of fear of being intimidated or…
14 Mar 2019 13 min

Arcadia Primary School bids farewell to Principal Gavin van der Speck after 40 years

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
The principal of Acardia Primary in Bonteheuvel will today be receiving a warn send off ahead of his retirement after 40 years at the school. As you may know the school is situated in a area plagues by crime and many social ills however this stuck through thick and thin…
13 Mar 2019 11 min

City of Cape Town adjusts level 3 watering restrictions

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
Avid gardner that’s had to adjust water usage due to the restrictions imposed in Cape Town are onces again allowed to water their garden. This comes after the City of Cape Town relaxed Level 3 water restrictions for the irrigation of gardens As you may know Cape Town is recovering…
13 Mar 2019 28 min

Franschoek's first mosque approaches completion

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
It is always encouraging when our neigbouring communities put Islam on the towns map. Such a town is Franschoek, a popular holiday destination which will see the first mosque soon opening. Joining us to share the exciting news is Imam Ali Reza Abrahams
12 Mar 2019 13 min

MJC calls upon legal fraternity to assist Bo Kaap

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
Public comments to have the Bo-Kaap area included in the heritage protection overlay zone has been streaming in. With more than 2000 people adding their voice to the proposal which aims to protect the historial aspects of the area. This includes the religious monuments such as the Tana Baru being…
12 Mar 2019 7 min

Apartheid hit-man Ferdi Barnard parole legally compliant but morally and politically contentious

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
The parole of Ferdi Barnard a former apartheid-era death squad member and convicted murderer has been a major talking point especially because he committed many heinous crimes during the apartheid era. It’s also concerning because many apartheid officials with blood on their hands were never convicted. For more on this…
11 Mar 2019 12 min

Former apartheid death squad member granted parole

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
Now apartheid era hitman and convicted murderer Ferdi Barnard has been granted parole. This is especially concerning as there are many families still fighting for justice for loved ones killed during the years of apartheid. Such as the family of the late Ahmed Timol currently fighting a legal battle against…
11 Mar 2019 14 min

WC Injury Mortality Profile reveals gun related deaths doubled over the past decade

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
Guns are used as weapons by good and bad people. You might find some people using it purely for protection against criminals and criminals using it to intimidate victims. The most dangerous aspect of a gund is that is is also a powerful weapon used to kill. Which is evident…
8 Mar 2019 14 min

Concerned resident battles Councillor on Bonteheuwel housing initiative

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
Residents are objecting a housing initiative they allege will be built on public sites in the area. They are also dissatisfied with the lack of public participation and claim that they were not consulted about the housing plans for the area.The concerns were tabled at a public meeting yesterday Joining…
7 Mar 2019 10 min

Jam of atchar transforms into business

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
It takes a great amount of skills and dedication to make a business out of a simple idea. This is exactly what our guest managed to pull off when she decided to started making jars of spicey atchar. For more on this VOC's Breakfast Beat host Sabera Sheikh-Essop chats to…
7 Mar 2019 13 min

UCT female hijabi rugby player breaking boundaries

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
So our news team spotted a picture of a female rugby player from UCT in Hijab playing a match on Saturday. And we thought hey – this is definitely a feel good story. Tasneem Adams chatted to Zahrah Hendricks to hear more about the fuss over her hijab and how…
6 Mar 2019 7 min

Soap opera's and the influence on audience behavior

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
As you may know soap operas have the ability to trigger the emotions of the audience who often develop a love/ hate relationship with series. This is particularly due to the drama that unfolds on screen. If you are a fan of the soap opera series Bold and the Beautiful…
5 Mar 2019 16 min

South African Aviation Authority (SACAA) shocked by SAA pilot license incident

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
The recent discovery by SAA revealing that a senior pilot had flown internationally with a fraudulent license has many surprised. This after William Chandler's a senior pilot with SAA for more than 20 years was caught out after a recent probe into an incident on a flight in November from…
5 Mar 2019 11 min

Babes Wodumo assault highlights ongoing trauma of victims of GBV

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
Gender-based violence groups has voiced concern about the latest attack on Babes Wodumo who was allegedly assualted by her longterm boyfriend and musician. This after a video surfaced online showing artist Bongekile Simelane being assaulted by her boyfriend Mandla 'Mamphintsha' Maphumulo. The video first appeared on her Instagram earlier this…
5 Mar 2019 12 min

BDS reacts to Minister Lindiwe Sisulu remarks on prospective trade between SA and Israel

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
You might recall that Brimstone Investment Corporation intention to acquire shared capital of Clover was a major talking point in recent weeks. This after Brimstone decided to review its proposal following widespread outrage against Milco an Israeli-affiliated companies also offering to purchase shares from Clover dairy company. The issue has…
5 Mar 2019 6 min

Circulating unconfirmed reports on social media damaging for business and the sender

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
The habit of passing on information without verification can be damaging. It is something that might not seem serious but have major legal repercussion if the information is found to be false. A recent alert cautioning the public to not shop at a complex with an alleged cockroach and rat…
4 Mar 2019 14 min
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