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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
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First all-female firefighting crew needs stand-by base

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
So recently, Cape Town firefighters had to battle massive fires in Camps Bay and Masiphumelele and we know this time of year is crazy for them. We found a really cool story in the Cape Argus of an all-female firefighting crew from Cape Town who are in desperate need of…
22 Dec 2020 9 min

VOC’s Yaseen Kippie speaks about his experience at death’s door

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
South Africa has had a high recovery rate of Covid19 with more than 780 000 people having recovered from the virus. Most people who fall sick with Covid-19 experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover without special treatment. But this is no reason to be complacent and people should not…
22 Dec 2020 28 min

MJ Li book launch

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
South African kung-fu master and martial arts world champion MJ Li released a book last year called Kungful, My journey, The History- which was a very inspiring tale about his experiences in travelling the world during his Kungful training and tournaments. And the book basically delves into important life lessons…
21 Dec 2020 12 min

Supreme Court of Appeal upholds ruling on Muslim marriages

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
The Supreme Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that Muslim marriages be legally recognised. It's declared parts of the Marriage and Divorce acts unconstitutional. Several organisations took government to court, seeking legal protection for women in Muslim marriages and their children. The Western High Court ruled in favour in…
21 Dec 2020 15 min

Why scientists are concerned about SA's "unusual" new coronavirus variant.

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
On Friday evening we had some breaking news about the new variant of the coronavirus which scientists have been studying in SA. While there is no proof as to whether the new variant is more deadly, it seems to be spreading faster, which explains the second wave the country is…
21 Dec 2020 8 min

Review of 2020 academic year

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga says the year 2020 will be recorded in history as the most difficult year for the world. This is due to the disruption caused by the COVID-19 virus and the effect it had on the education system. During the media briefing in Pretoria, Motshekga…
19 Dec 2020 15 min

Principals reflect on the challenges of 2020

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
School leaders bear the primary responsibility of ensuring the well-being of their staff and students and to ensure learners become well-rounded individuals during their schooling years. While this was challenging before the pandemic, the sheer weight placed on principals and educators increased ten-fold this year, as schools had to adapt…
19 Dec 2020 11 min

Who qualifies for the supplementary examination?

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
With the 2020 academic year reaching an end and matric exams completed, it's time matrics plan ahead to find a plan B. Kerry Mauchline, the spokesperson for the Education MEC in the Western Cape chats to us to explain the supplementary exams
17 Dec 2020 9 min

Impact of pandemic on mental wellness on youth

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
Learners in South Africa faced immense pressures this year, due to the Covid19 lockdown. Dr Yusuf Lakhen, educational and child psychologist gives us some insight
17 Dec 2020 12 min

Are early December debit orders legal?

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
In today’s consumer segment, we are talking about debit orders. In December, many people get paid early and some have complained about debit orders coming off accounts long before the usual month-end date. Is that legal? Kwanda Vabaza from the Ombud for Banking Services chats to us this morning.
17 Dec 2020 5 min

UIF to pay outstanding Covid-19 TERS benefits

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
The Unemployment Insurance Fund says it will pay outstanding Temporary Employment Relief Scheme (TERS) funds this week to millions of qualifying workers around the country, including validated foreign employees. We chat to UIF spokesperson Makhosonke Buthelezi
17 Dec 2020 12 min

Matric programme for provides safe space for Hanover Park youth

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
MEC for Community Safety, Albert Fritz, has concluded the Matriculant Safe Space programme which provided a conflict-free environment at Chrysalis Academy, Tokai, to 60 grade 12 learners from schools in Hanover Park. Students participated from schools such as Groenvlei High School, Crystal Secondary School and Mountview High School. The residential…
16 Dec 2020 6 min

COCT's Ombudsman accused of being ineffective in addressing complaints

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
The City of Cape Town’s Ombudsman has been accused of being ineffective in dealing with the many complaints that have landed on his desk. Many organisations have come forward stating that complaints lodged have fallen on deaf ears and are demanding an answer from the ombudsman. This morning we are…
10 Dec 2020 13 min

Resurgence of Covid-19 in SA due to super spreader events and poor indoor ventilation

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
Second waves of Covid-19 are hitting countries all over the world, increasing deaths. South Afirca is no different as indoor super spreader events are the main culprit, according to Wits Professor Shabir Mahdi. Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has confirmed that a second wave of infections had hit SA. Joining…
10 Dec 2020 7 min

Johnston road maqbara reaches burial capacity

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
The burial space at the Johnstone road cemetery in Athlone has reached capacity and there is no space for Janazas. In a statement, the Vygieskraal Cemetery Board says in light of the increase in fatalities during the Covid19 pandemic, it is now filled to capacity and the public will be…
10 Dec 2020 12 min

Discussion: A South African perspective on the Covid-19 vaccine

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
Across the globe, scientists are scrambling to develop multiple vaccines with the goal of stopping the deadly coronavirus in its tracks. A vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease is perhaps the best hope for ending the pandemic. Yesterday the UK rolled out the worlds first Covid-19 vaccine program. There are also…
9 Dec 2020 36 min

Hanover Park family left in the cold by SAPS after father killed in shooting

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
The bereaved family of armed response officer 38-year-old Marlin Muller are demanding answers after police allegedly fatally wounded him in a shooting incident Hanover Park. Online is Yaseen Johaar, Hanover Park CPF speaking to us on behalf of the Fuller family.
9 Dec 2020 6 min

WCED: No evidence of racism at Brackenfell High private party

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
The MEC for Education in the Western Cape, Debbie Schäfer, says she has received a report on the Department’s investigation into allegations of racism at the Brackenfell High School. The school was brought into the spotlight after complaints that it organized and held a whites-only matric dance. The complaints were…
8 Dec 2020 12 min

OUTA fingers CoCT over Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works management

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
The City of Cape Town’s competency in managing effluent discharge at Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works has been questioned following water samples collected by the Organisation Underdoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) during independent testing of the Diep River system. Let’s chat to Senior legal project manager at OUTA, Andrea Korff
7 Dec 2020 13 min

Naptosa concerned over DBE decision for all students to re-write compromised NSC papers

Podcast  |  The Voice of the Cape | VOC Breakfast
The department announced earlier this week that all matrics will have to rewrite the Mathematics and Physical Science Paper Two exams. Both the papers leaked on the eve of the exam last month. Teacher unions however have called out the decision and questioned the vetting process. Joining us online is…
7 Dec 2020 7 min
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