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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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National Council Against Smoking launch petition in support of proposed tobacco bill

The new draft Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery System Bill 2018 (”bill”) published earlier this year has received mixed reactions from the public including organisation opposing it. The bill proposes a new dispensation in respect controlling, manufacturing, sale and use of tobacco products, including so-called vaping products or…
7 Aug 2018 23 min

Caretaker recalls the Sayed Mahmud Karamat fire

The Sayed Mahmud mazaar in Constantia was set alight this morning, allegedly by two men who entered the premises under the guise of wanting to perform Fajr prayers. According to the caretaker who lives on site at the karamat at 17 Summit Way, the men approached the remote-controlled gates at…
7 Aug 2018 2 min

2018 UWC WOMEN IN MATHEMATICS MINI-CONVENTION

The Science Learning Centre for Africa at the University of the Western Cape (UWC-SLCA) will once again be hosting 125 girls from 25 secondary schools for the annual Women in Mathematics Mini-convention. The event marks the commemoration of Women Month, highlighting role of women in the field of science Joining…
5 Aug 2018 6 min

Developers withdraws interdicts

Earlier this week property development company Blok withdrew an interdict application that prevented Bo Kaap activists and residents from going anywhere near its building site in Lion street, where a 12 storey apartment complex is being built. In a statement, Blok said this has been done in "the spirit of…
31 Jul 2018 11 min

MPlain gang violence

Lots of different reports on social media this weekend about gang related violence. Joining us online is Abie Isaacs chairperson of the Mitchells Plain CPF
29 Jul 2018 9 min

South Africans spot opportunities in the US

A recent series of workshops in Cape Town and other parts of the country highlighted the growing number of South Africans immigrating to other countries. The workshop was hosted by PathWay USA and outlined some of the challenges people experience in USA. Joining us online is Dianne Ennis Stewart, founder…
26 Jul 2018 6 min

Protection granted to Philippi Horticultural Area

The Philippi Horticultural Area (PHA) campaign has voiced concerns over the recent update of the Municipal Spatial Development Framework (MSDF), claiming that the protection of the PHA as a Critical Natural Area (CNA) has not addressed the calls by the PHA against development in the area Earlier this week the…
24 Jul 2018 11 min

Police Committee to consider proposed firearms amnesty on 16 August 2018

Plans to reduce the circulation of firearms in South Africa might soon be realised if the proposed Firearms Amnesty is approved by the National Assembly. The Portfolio Committee on Police is expected to formally consider a Firearms Amnesty request from the Minister on Police on 16 August 2018. The process…
24 Jul 2018 3 min

Bo Kaap and District Six community

Well the Bo Kaap and District Six community also had some representation at the summit. Shaykh Dawood Terblanche and other Bo Kaap activists were there to give input on the need for urban land reform. We know that concerns over land and housing have been at the centre of the…
22 Jul 2018 6 min

MJC VISIT MADIBA BIRTH PLACE IN HONOUR OF ICON LEGACY.mp3

Yesterday members of the Muslim Judicial Council visited the birth place of former President Nelson Mandela, in the Mvesu village situated in the Eastern Cape. The delegation received a special invitation from the Mandela family and the Mvezo Traditional Council to attend the Centenary Celebration paying tribute to the former…
18 Jul 2018 10 min

Analysis on Gang shifts/formations and the spike in gang violence on the Cape Flats.

Earlier this year at a community engagement event in Mitchell’s plain, the Minister of Police Bheki Cele, announced the policing strategy to combat crime and gang violence. This includes the recent introduction of 269 police officers deployed, from other provinces as part of Operation Thunder, to the Western Cape However…
18 Jul 2018 9 min

Madiba Family celebrates 100 years

As the world marks, what would have been Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday, this day is even more significant for the family of the former struggle icon, who shared their son, husband, father and grandfather with the nation. VOC reporter Thakira Desai, spoke to the grandson of Madiba, Chief Mandla Mandela…
17 Jul 2018 23 min

How do we define Madiba's legacy?

Nelson Rolihlahla (Ro-li –gla-gla ) Mandela born, would have celebrated his 100th Birthday today. He was known as a South African anti-apartheid activist and political leader however he remains a global even after his demise. With today marking Nelson Mandela International Day and the centenary celebration, we reflect on the…
17 Jul 2018 5 min

Closure of Eastridge clinic after fatal shooting

The Eastridge Clinic was closed after a 23-year-old man was shot and killed by an unknown suspect at the facility earlier this week. Police confirmed that the circumstances surrounding the death of the man is being investigated and the motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage. Alderman JP…
16 Jul 2018 9 min

Benefits of informed protest action for land and housing

As a result of the housing shortage in the province, the number of land and housing protest has increased in the past few months. Over a period of four months for this year alone, The City of Cape, the Anti-Land Invasion Unit removed 26,000 illegal structures. The figure being nearly…
15 Jul 2018 8 min
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