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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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4,577 Episodes
1220 – 1240

Department of Social Development clarifies role in funding and registration of non-profit organisations

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
Recent media reports around the funding by the Department of Social Development towards non-profit organisation has brought to light the difficulties organisation face with funding. This after a organisation registration had lapsed resulting in no funding coming in from the department. Joining us online for clarity is Esther Lewis, spokesperson…
21 Nov 2018 5 min

South African Child Gauge 2018

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
Yesterday the on-World Children Day, 2018 edition of The South African Child Gauge was launched to highlight the status of South Africa's children. With this year’s research revealing 2018focusing on children in relation to families and their development. Online is Shanaaz Mathews, director of the Children's Institute and a Child…
21 Nov 2018 6 min

Constitutional court declares sections of Gatherings Act invalid & decriminalizes peaceful protest

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
Civil society organisations have welcomed the recent Constitutional Court ruling which declares sections of Gatherings Act invalid & decriminalizes peaceful protest. The follows a five-year-long struggle that saw 10 Social Justice Coalition (SJC) activists arrested in 2013 during a protest for sanitation outside the Cape Town Civic Centre. Joining us…
20 Nov 2018 8 min

Bo-Kaap public meeting to be held on Tuesday evening

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
In light of the recent interdict filed by BLOK against Bo-Kaap residents and parties the Bo-Kaap Collective in collaboration with Bo-Kaap Ratepayers and residents Association will host a public meeting tonight. Joining us online is Shafwaan Loubsher, member of the Bo Kaap Collective And working group that collaborated with Bo…
19 Nov 2018 6 min

SANZAF and MJC in joint efforts for Imam upliftment initative

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
In a bid to support imam within our community, the South African National Zakaah Fund and the Muslim Judicial Council of South Africa are planning to launch a joined initiative aimed at developing Imām serving communities including those working in areas with major social challenges. Joining us online is Ml…
16 Nov 2018 8 min

Fight against gentrification and developers in Bo-Kaap divide residents

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
The Bo-Kaap Youth Movement (BKYM) has been called out by residents in the area alleging that the group is siding with property developer Blok. This after the Bo-Kaap Youth Movement allegedly met with developers Blok. For more on this VOC’s Breakfast Beat host Sabera Sheik Essop spoke to a member…
16 Nov 2018 8 min

Response from Bo-kaap collective regarding division between residents in fight against developer

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
The Bo-Kaap Youth Movement (BKYM) has been accused of allegly siding with property developer Blok. This after residents voiced concern about an alleged agreement made between Bo- Kaap Youth Movement and property developers Blok. For more on this VOC’s journalist Tauhiera Salie spoke to a member of the Bo-Kaap Collective,…
16 Nov 2018 6 min

Social activist files complaint at CRL Commission against Johan van Wyk

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission) has confirmed receiving a complaint from social activist Yusuf Abramjee against Johan van Wyk for alleged Islamophobic remarks. This comes after a statement in which van Wyk allegedly accused Muslims of…
16 Nov 2018 6 min

Migrant workers exploited in SA fast-food restaurants

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
A recent video circulated on social media exposing a fast food outlets for alleged exploitation of employees has brought to light the challenges foreign national face during Immigration to another country. This includes working condition at some food outlets in South Africa who take advantage of individuals desperation. Joining us…
15 Nov 2018 9 min

Muslim Judicial Council Halal Trust re-listed by JAKIM as Foreign Halal Certifying Body

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) has once again granted accreditation to the Muslim Judicial Halal Trust (MJCHT). This follows the delisting of the MJCHT by JAKIM in 2016 due non-compliance in meeting technological international standard relating to a host of goods. Joining us online is Sheikh Achmat Sedick,…
15 Nov 2018 11 min

ANC caucus CT on newly elected Mayco

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
ANC Caucus in the City of Cape Town has criticised the recent appointment of the new Mayoral Executive Committee questioning the committees ability to address service delivery in the City and also structural transformation within the Democratic Alliance. Joining us online is Cllr Xolani Sotashe, member of the ANC caucus
14 Nov 2018 10 min

Mixed reactions to Malusi Gigaba stepping down as Minister of Home Affairs

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
The recent resignation of Malusi Gigaba as Home Affairs minister has garnered reaction from public and various political parties. The announcement was made yesterday by President Cyril Ramaphosa who confirmed that the presidency accepted Gigaba's resignation and that former Transport minister Blade Nzimande would step in as the new Home…
13 Nov 2018 6 min

Salt River ward Councillor responds to COCT halting Salt River social housing project

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
The sale of the City owned land identified for the development of social housing in the Salt River area was halted last month. A move The Foundation for Community Development (FCD) has welcomed following concerns regarding alleged irregularities at Communicare, the housing non-profit organisation that plans to build. Joining us…
13 Nov 2018 4 min

Communicare responds to allegations of irregularities in Salt River social housing issue

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
The sale of the City owned land identified for the development of social housing in the Salt River area was halted last month. A move The Foundation for Community Development (FCD) has welcomed following concerns regarding alleged irregularities at Communicare, the housing non-profit organisation that plans to build. Joining us…
13 Nov 2018 12 min

The Foundation for Community Development (FCD) welcomes City decision to halt affordable housing project in Salt River

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
The sale of the City owned land identified for the development of social housing in the Salt River area was halted last month. A move The Foundation for Community Development (FCD) has welcomed following concerns regarding alleged irregularities at Communicare, the housing non-profit organisation that plans to build Joining us…
13 Nov 2018 8 min

Muslim Judicial Councils Halaal Trust investigate PnP Tokai for alleged violation of Halaal standards

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
We continue the topic on the recent investigating launched by The Muslim Judicial Councils Halaal Trust Mus into the alleged violation of Halaal standards at PicknPays Tokai branch in Cape Town. This after public voiced concern about images circulated on social media depicting pork, halal chicken and meat products being…
11 Nov 2018 11 min

UCSAH and SAHUC meet to address operational concerns

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
The United Council for South African Hujjaaj (UCSAH) met with SAHUC last week to address operational issues within SAHUC as well as matters on financial transparency and public participation. UCSAH's Yakoob Baig joins us online now
11 Nov 2018 10 min

Does the MJC condemn the Saudi regime on the war in Yemen?

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
The Muslim Judicial Council is calling for an end to the three year long war in Yemen which UNICEF has declared the worst humanitarian crisis in history. Since the start of the ongoing war, more than 10 000 people has lost their lives and 14 million Yemen’s citizens do not…
8 Nov 2018 7 min
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