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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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Two pockets of land at the historic Tana Baru cemetery up for Auction

The fight to preserve Bo Kaap’s heritage now faces another obstacle – with the potential auctioning of two pockets of land at the historic Tana Baru cemetery. According to the Tana Baru Trust, the Claremart Auction Group has announced that two erven will be auctioned at the end of the…
8 Jun 2018 8 min

Analysis: Van Breda given life sentence

Yesterday triple axe murderer Henri van Breda has been sentenced was sentenced to three life terms in prison in the Western Cape High Court. Van Breda will also be serving a 15 years prison sentence for the attempted murder of Marli van Breda his sister (15 year sentence) and a…
8 Jun 2018 9 min

The Historical context and role of Women in the Masjid

While Muslim women enjoy many victories in their struggle for freedom to be acknowledged in the global Muslim community. Some women still face patriarchy that is bent on isolating the role of a female to the home. In a recent incident a group of local women were prevented from entering…
7 Jun 2018 8 min

Another demonstration for Bo-Kaap

Bokaap youth held another demonstration in the area last night, as part of a sustained campaign aimed at highlighting gentrification and heritage in the community. According to reports received by our newsroom, one person was taken in by police last night. We are unsure of the reasons why. But attorney…
6 Jun 2018 11 min

Analysis on impact of fuel increase on SA economy

Following the recent increase to the price of fuel, consumer will have to readjust their budgets as the price of petrol recently increased by 87 cents a litre. This in turn will have a ripple effect on the economy as public who relying on public transport will have to dig…
6 Jun 2018 9 min

Protest action in Woodlands for the second time this week

Protest action erupted in Woodlands for a second time earlier this week which resulted in the closure of the road along Eisleben. Last week several shops were looted including fuelling stations after protesters clashed with police. This after authorities removed more than 20 illegally erected dwelling erected on vacant land…
5 Jun 2018 11 min

History as a compulsory subject in SA schools

The Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga recently launched the ministerial task team report that explores the feasibility of a curriculum changes. This includes the proposed implementation history a compulsory for pupils in grades 10 to grade 12 in 2023 Joining us online is for an analysis is Gordon Brook Banks,…
4 Jun 2018 9 min

Feedback on The Cape Accord

Various religious leaders, academics and Islamic institutions gathered at Masjidul Quds for the launch of The Cape Accord aimed at fostering tolerance and promoting harmony. Joining us online is former ambassador Ebrahim Rasool,
4 Jun 2018 10 min

City reduces water tariffs from 55% to 10%

A few months ago when Mayor Patricia de Lille’s proposed increases to the water and sanitation charges there was a hug public uproar. The City then allowed the public to submit comments on the budget and the response was overwhelming with more than 50 000 people having their concerns over…
1 Jun 2018 20 min

Feedback on MJC Iftaar hosting ANC And President Of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa

Yesterday President Cyril Ramaphosa attended the Iftaar programme hosted by the Muslim Judicial Council in Rylands Estate. The event is a annual fixture on the MJC Ramadan calendar and has over the years hosted previous SA presidents including former president Jacob Zuma and the late Nelson Mandela Joining us online…
31 May 2018 12 min

Feedback on public meeting in Parkwood regarding land and housing

Nearly one week after violent protest action ended in Parkwood, residents from the area gathered at a meeting lastnight for feedback on how they City plans to address the land and housing needs of the community. Joining us Dominique Booysen, head of backyard association in Parkwood
31 May 2018 6 min

Physical Abuse of Children Proving Costly for South Africa

A recent study released by the UCT’s Children’s Institute revealed that physical abuse of children is costing South Africa billions. The study "Birth to Twenty Plus" (BT20+) conducted with more than 2000 children in Soweto, Johannesburg, from birth to 22 years old – revealed that 99% of in the study…
30 May 2018 5 min

Public unhappy over closure of Kildare Road Springs

Local businessman Riyaz Rawoot campaign against the closure of the popular natural water collection point in Newlands has failed. This after the City of Cape Town recently demolished the improvised piping system with 26 water points installed by Mr Rawoot Last year Rawoot launched mobilised the community to sign a…
30 May 2018 12 min

Woodland residents Protest for land

Protest actions turned violent after group of people invaded a vacant piece of land in the Woodlands area. According to reports, protestors were allegedly burning tyres and stoning at Police vehicles. Joining us online is Byron De Villiers, chairperson of Lentegeur CPF
29 May 2018 8 min

Taxi Violence in Cape Town claims 10 lives

Problematic taxi ranks that have been the grips of taxi violence might be shut down by the Western Cape's Transport department if the shootings persist. A least ten people were fatally shot as a result of a surge of taxi-related violence which occurred in various parts of the city over…
29 May 2018 10 min

Should Bokaap residents take their fight to a national level?

History was made in BoKaap on Friday night as hundreds of Capetonians came out to support a call to protest gentrification and high municipal tariffs in the area. Bokaap residents want government to declare the area a national heritage site, to stop property developers from usurping land and property in…
28 May 2018 9 min

Feedback on Public meeting Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC)

In a of show solidarity for the people of Palestine and in protest against the opening of the US embassy to Israel. Members of the public gathered in Johannesburg for a meeting to discuss the call for ending South Africa’s links with Israel. The meeting hosted by the Palestine Solidarity…
28 May 2018 8 min

No army deployed to Western Cape says Police Minister, Bheki Cele

Residents of Mitchells Plain and surrounding areas including various stakeholder from the community gathered in Mitchells Plain for a Ministerial work session on #GangViolence. The Minister of Police Bheki Cele addressed the community present at the event to engage in possible solutions to address the gang violence afflicting the Cape…
25 May 2018 10 min

Religious perspective of protest in Islam

While the recent incidents of land protests that have erupted all over Cape Town has promoted government to engage communities. The violence accompanying these protests remains questionable particularly when the lives of bystanders are at risk and business become victims of vandalism or theft. Joining us online for a religious…
25 May 2018 13 min
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