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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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District 6 Working Committee excited about future plans

The District 6 Working Committee hosted a public meeting at the Castle of Goodhope with District 6 claimants in attendance at the event. This ahead of the court hearing on 26 February 2019 in which government is expected to present plans to implement restitution in District six. Joining us online…
27 Jan 2019 9 min

Cape Town’s tourism figures steady despite 2018 Day Zero threat

The recent report released by Cape Town’s big attractions, Cape Town International Airport and STR’s Destination Report reveal reveal that the city recovery in terms of tourism is stabilising. This despite the third-quarter recession and the drought including other factors such as the shortened school holidays which resulted in the…
25 Jan 2019 7 min

Criminals destroy R7.6 million Lavender Hill Smart Park

What was once a colourful state-of-the-art play park is now an eye-sore for residents of Seawinds in Lavender Hill. This after criminals destroyed and vandalism of The R7.6 million Seawinds Smart Park over the past year. The world-class park opened in September 2017 and included a water play area where…
25 Jan 2019 8 min

BKCRA files responding affidavit after BLOK's second interdict

Now regarding the public participation process that is open for comments on the Bo-Kaap Heritage Protection Overlay Zone, the public are encouraged to submit written applications to motivate why the area should be preserved as a heritage site. This process comes after ongoing protest action by resident against developers in…
25 Jan 2019 21 min

The role of the SGB in the appointment process of teachers

Tania Wessels was recently fired from Mondale High School after complaints that she allegedly introduced occult practices in the classroom was lodged. Wessel has denied the claims that she exposed her pupils to satanism. Its is believed the 29-year-old was merely teaching her pupils ancient Egyptian history however learners complained…
24 Jan 2019 14 min

Unfair labour practices highlighted at WC Department of Labour

This week a group of demonstrators picketed outside the labour department offices in Mitchells Plain. The group was led by G@tvol Capetonian, in protest of the appointment of seven black staff instead of coloureds at the offices. Joining us online is Rozario Brown, resident who first highlighted the issue a…
24 Jan 2019 16 min

BLAC reacts to Police Minister Bheki Cele visit to Bonteheuwel

Police Minister Bheki Cele visited Bonteheuwel once again yesterday. His visit was received with mixed reactions by the community as many feel the promises made in October 2018 by the minister went unfulfilled. Residents have asked the minister to speed up the process in convening a workers summit in the…
23 Jan 2019 11 min

Bo-Kaap supporters forcefully removed from Greenpoint Stadium

On Tuesday evening at the Banyana Bnayana match, Bo-Kaap supporters were asked by stadium security personnel to remove posters in support of Bo-Kaap which they had brought with. Following supporters removing the posters, public order police allegedly manhandled one of the supporters. Kirsten Poking joins us to tell us more…
23 Jan 2019 11 min

Legal vs. illegal street racing

A video clip doing the rounds on social media showing the BMW crash on the N1 outgoing at the Sable Road off-ramp is being circulated and debated. With some supporting illegal street racing and others objecting to the dangerous sport which poses a risk to the driver and other road…
23 Jan 2019 26 min

Adoption fraternity concerned over amendments to adoptive laws

The National Child Protection Forum voiced concerns about amendments made to Sections 249 and 259 of the Children’s Act of 2005 published in the Government Gazette in late October last year. If passed and implemented the Law would make it illegal for anyone to charge fees for professional adoptive services…
22 Jan 2019 11 min

Is an all out gang war brewing in Bonteheuwel?

The National Minister of Police will be meeting with the various stakeholders of the Bontehevel community this morning . This following the recent flare of gang violence in the area which have claimed innocent lives. Joining us online is Graham Lindhorst, chairperson of the Bishop Lavis CPF precinct overseeing Bonteheuvel,…
21 Jan 2019 8 min

Tribute: Remembering Zubair Esau

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. It is with immense sadness that VOC has learnt of the tragic passing of Zubair Esau, one of the young cast members in The Unwanted Guest theatre production. Zubair, who was 18 years old, died in a horrific vehicle collision in Green Point on…
21 Jan 2019 15 min

D6 Troupe: An ode to Bokaap by Ziyaad Hattas

In a brilliant show of comraderee, the D6 trope sang a chorus at the stadium this past weekend, showing its full support for fellow residents who are claiming back their land in Bo Kaap. This morning we dig a little deeper and find out more about the catchy tune. Joining…
21 Jan 2019 9 min

IEC: Capetonians must register to vote

Last week Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)approved election deposits for parties contesting the national and provincial elections this year. Which require each party to pay a fee of 200-thousand-Rands and 45-thousand-Rands in order to contest the 2019 national elections. The amount was confirmed at the provincial election launch in Cape Town…
21 Jan 2019 10 min

Analysis: Former Bosasa COO testifies at State Capture Inquiry

Yesterday the Former Bosasa Group COO Angelo Agrizzi testified before the State Capture Inquiry. During the testimony he exposed strong evidence of corruption in a video showing the company’s chief financial officer removing a stash of money from one of the vaults. The video also shows how he hands over…
18 Jan 2019 13 min

DA campaign described as “distasteful and tactless”

The Democratic Alliance (DA)’s new election billboard has raised the ire of the public, with some saying the party is desperate to win over voters ahead of the upcoming elections. This following the launch of the DA’s new election billboard in Gauteng revealed by the opposition party leader Mmusi Maimane…
18 Jan 2019 6 min

The District 6 Working Committee calls on claimants to verify details

The District 6 Working Committee is inviting District 6 claimants ( between 1995/1998 ) with valid claim numbers to have their details screened. This is ahead of the court hearing on 26 February 2019 in which government are expected to present plans to implement restitution in District six. Joining us…
24 Dec 2018 10 min

Local Muslim cemeteries increase cost for graves

The recent increase in burial prices and time restrictions at Mowbray Muslim cemetery has been met with mix reaction from muslim undertakers who allege it was done without prior consultation. The matter also highlight the safety risks for workers that prepare the grave for burial. This comes after the cemetery…
21 Dec 2018 15 min
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