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Gift of the Givers book launch

Drivetime Podcast — The Voice of the Cape

here was a packed house at the Gift of the Givers warehouse in Athlone last night for the launch of the aid agency’s first book, written by myself. Imtiaz Sooliman and the Gift of the Giver’s: A Mercy to All details the humanitarian relief organisation’s many challenging missions locally and…

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Is crime affecting our global image?

VOC Breakfast Podcast — The Voice of the Cape

With high profile murder cases such as Oscar Pistorius, Shrien Dewani and now the recent murder of Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa, crime is causing severe harm to South Africa's image abroad. VOC Intern reporter Nishta Sookdiyal discusses the impact of crime on a country’s brand and reputation with Crimeline head Yusuf…

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Swaziland's economic standing

Drivetime Podcast — The Voice of the Cape

Swaziland is economically well off compared to other countries in the African continent equaling Namibia and Morocco in terms of GDP per capita. However, distribution of wealth is very unequal as the significant amount of the budget is used to sustain the Royal family. Citizens in the country want a…

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Western Cape facing stock outs of certain medicines

VOC Breakfast Podcast — The Voice of the Cape

Certain medication is currently in short supply at Western Cape health facilities. The Western Cape department of Health says these stock-outs are unfortunately affecting all districts and sub-structures in the province. Our intern reporter Nishta Sook-diyal spoke to MEC Theuns Botha

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SA and its growing asylum seekers

Drivetime Podcast — The Voice of the Cape

South Africa was ranked as one of the most sought after places in the world - with regards to asylum seekers. Synergy Global Consulting senior consultant Hilton Jhonson speaks to intern reporter Nishta Sookdiyal for more on this

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Career criminals targeting shopping malls

VOC Breakfast Podcast — The Voice of the Cape

With an increase in armed robberies and retail crime expected over the festive season, authorities have been warned that highly-organised, highly-experienced career criminals are behind the spate of shopping malls robberies we have seen recently. Our reporter Nishta Sookdiyal spoke to Graham Wright, the head of crime risk initiative…

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SADAG and matrics

VOC Breakfast Podcast — The Voice of the Cape

With Grade 12’s having completed their examinations, the next month will be quite stressful as they await their results. Last week, the department of basic education announced that Matric results published in newspapers would only reflect the ID and exam numbers of pupils and not their names. Our reporter

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Social media and racism

Drivetime Podcast — The Voice of the Cape

Even if we're twenty years into democracy, social media is now showing racial comments that on an increase. Certain social media users are profiling offenders in crime specifically targeting the black commmunity. A recent website called Surban Fear made it to the Sunday Times and they are known to cover…

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Shrien Dewani judge to be recused

VOC Breakfast Podcast — The Voice of the Cape

Community members want their outcry to be heard in the Dewani murder trial. This after an reclusion application was sent out saying that Judge Traverso is partial and biased. It is not yet known if the application to have Judge Traverso step down will be successful. Intern Reporter, Nishta…

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We remember Tata Madiba

VOC Breakfast Podcast — The Voice of the Cape

Last Year on this day the Nation was saddened by the passing of Former Statesmen Nelson Mandela. Today looking back at a year past – VOC journalist, Nishta Sookdiyal speaks to former Mkonto We Sizwe veteran Faziel Moosa and community members looking back at the legacy left, and the…

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Cabinet sets up a power 'war room'

Drivetime Podcast — The Voice of the Cape

Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe announced today of a power 'war room' in hopes to deal with the long going energy crisis. Nishta Sookdiyal has more on this as she speaks to Senior Communications Manager from South African National nergy Development Institute

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Korkie memorial

Drivetime Podcast — The Voice of the Cape

The Free State government has described slain school teacher Pierre Korkie as a brilliant thinker, committed to developing his pupils in South Africa and abroad at his memorial service, which took place in Bloemfontein earlier today. VOC reporter, Nishta Sookdiyal spoke to Daan Norde who was in attendance

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China bans beards, hijab and niqab

Drivetime Podcast — The Voice of the Cape

The capital of China's restive western region of Xinjiang has introduced a law banning veiled robes in public as part of measures taken by Beijing to curb "Muslim extremism", authorities have announced.The law in the predominantly Muslim region comes as Beijing intensifies a campaign against religious "extremism" that it blames…

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Mauritius has a new MP

Drivetime Podcast — The Voice of the Cape

Congratulatations are in order for the people of Mauritius on the peaceful transition of power that resulted from the successful elections held and Mauritius new Prime Minister Anerood Jugnauth assumed office at the weekend. VOC's Nishta Sookdiyal spoke to Krishna Athal about this new change

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Alternative mining indaba

Drivetime Podcast — The Voice of the Cape

We all know that last week the Mining Indaba took place at the CTICC and attracted business owners and investors in the sector to the Mother City. However, did you know that an Alternative Mining Indaba was happening simultaeneously? VOC's Nishta Sookdiyal has more…

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Cool Careers & Ideas for Youth

Voice of The Millennials — Yaseen Kippie Podcast — The Voice of the Cape

You are tuned into your favourite radio station VOC on 91.3 fm. Remember, our number is 021 442 3530. You can also send us a message on 47913. In Our Cool Careers & Ideas for Youth we look at just that; the experiences of people who chose to follow their…

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City seeks legal opinion on declaring crime hotspots a disaster

VOC Breakfast Podcast — The Voice of the Cape

Last week, Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille, signed off on a request for a legal opinion that will seek to explore whether the City can declare the serious violent crime taking place in parts of the city as a disaster in these areas. VOC freelance reporter Nishta Sookdiyal…