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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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Bo-Kaap HPOZ approved

The City Council has given their stamp of approval to have Bo-Kaap included in the heritage protection overlay zone (HPOZ). Which means this is a victory for the Bo-Kaap residents who have proactively been fighting for the area to be recognised in the (HPOZ). However the ANC has noted some…
29 Mar 2019 6 min

Not much hope for rape survivors in detention

Now while there are many organisations providing counselling to survivors of rape. The impact of any form of sexual abuse has long term effects on indviduals who suffer at the hands of their prepetrators. With some left with no option escaping, such as rape survivors, assaulted in detention who are…
28 Mar 2019 12 min

20 billion rand injection to address key issues within WC health service

Now as you may know the government hospital provide a crucial service to many people who cannot afford private healthcare. Its also a government entity that has in the past months been criticised for being under resources and health workers overworked. However health services might soon change with the province…
27 Mar 2019 19 min

Elections: MJC satisfied with IEC considerations for Muslim voters

Now come the 8th May thousands of South Africans will head to the different voting stations across the country to make their mark during the National and Provincial elections. This includes many muslims voters and Idependent Electoral Commission (IEC) official fast on the day which conincides with the month of…
26 Mar 2019 11 min

Gift Of The Givers heads to Mozimbique to assist rescue and medical mission

Gift of the Givers and South African National Defernce Force ( SANDF) has rushed into assist thousands of people injured and displaced in the cyclone striken areas of Mozambique. This after thousands of homes were destroyed by Cyclone Idia which claimed the lives of more than 400 people. Joining us…
26 Mar 2019 10 min

National Freedom Party unpacks its manifesto

Now as you may know the next few weeks different political parties will be unpacking their manifesto. This ahead of the elections on the 8 May 2019 when South Africans head to the polls to cast their vote. Its going to be a very interesting period to watch how things…
22 Mar 2019 59 min

Traders uncertain about future of Green Point Market

Now as you may recall in 2009 the popular Green Point market was shutdown to make way for the construction of the Cape Town Stadium which hosted the World Cup in 2010. The market was meant to be reinstated however the City has still not given traders any indication of…
22 Mar 2019 7 min

City responds to activist complaints on Lentegeur Sports Complex

A group of local activist from the Mitchells Plain community has voiced concerns about the poor conditions of sporting facilities in the area. With Lenterguer, Woodlands and Rocklands Sport grounds being identified as the venues allegedly neglected. Joining us online is Cllr Zahid Badroodien, Mayco member for community services and…
22 Mar 2019 13 min

Tributes and tears flow for Voice of the Cape's Nur Morton

Inna Lillaahie wa inna ilayhi rajioon It is with immense sadness and complete shock that we convey the news of the passing of VOC sales consultant Nur Morton. Nur is the wife of presenter Shafiq Morton and the daughter of the late Shaykh Ebrahim Hendricks of the Azzavia Masjid. Aunty…
20 Mar 2019 33 min

Activist angered over state of Lentegeur Sports Complex

Now while grassroot sporting clubs have to work extra hard to prove their competitive skills on the field. Many sporting bodies from the Cape Flats do not have access to proper sporting facilities as many poorly maintained. This is a issue a group of concerns residents are highlighting to try…
20 Mar 2019 14 min

Analysis: How will a police strike impact SA?

We know police provide a essential service to communities affected by crime and gang violence. Which is why reports of officers threatening to go on strike can not be taken lightly. Now it is unclear whether the strike will or will not happen because The South African Police Service says…
19 Mar 2019 10 min

Counselling Hub increases access to affordable mental health services in CT

Now as you may know quality healthcare comes with a price tag which many people from lower income communities cannot afford. This can become problematic as people that struggle financially and suffer from mental health illnesses are further exposed to the stigmatization of being labeled abnormal. This morning we shed…
19 Mar 2019 11 min

SAPO to eliminate SASSA cash payments in rural areas

A reduction in the number of people using SASSA paypoint to receive cash payouts has prompted the agency stop the service. The South African Post Office services has already briefed the parliament portfolio committee about plans to scrap the cash payment services at its offices. For more on this we…
18 Mar 2019 16 min

Mass janazah planned for musallees of New Zealand terror attack

The past few days could not have been easy for New Zealander still reeling from the aftermath of the horrific Mosque Attacks. It’s a story that has been widely spoken about with many taken to scooial media to express disgust and anger at the bloodshed during the attacks on muslim…
18 Mar 2019 9 min

Imam at Linwood masjid recalls brutal attack

The Imam of the Linwood Masjid in Christchurch, New Zealand has described the initial moments during today's shooting inside the mosque. Maulana Abdul Lateef spoke to VOC today
15 Mar 2019 11 min
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