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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

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

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

City of Cape Town adjusts level 3 watering restrictions

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

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

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

Former apartheid death squad member granted parole

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

Concerned resident battles Councillor on Bonteheuwel housing initiative

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

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

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

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

Babes Wodumo assault highlights ongoing trauma of victims of GBV

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

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
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