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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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Street Racing safety concern for Tafelsig residents

A recent street racing challenge between two vehicles ended tragically in Tafelsig after the cars crashed into pedestrian’s resulting in the death of a young boy. Now the incident has upset residents who have called on officials to address the problem of cars dicing in the area. Breakfast Beat spoke…
15 Mar 2018 9 min

Impact listeriosis outbreak has had on Muslim Butchery’s

Still on the topic of the listeriosis outbreak and the impact it has on the meat industry. We now find out how the Muslim butchery’s are dealing with this and whether they have noticed a dip in sales of processed meat products. Breakfast Beat spoke to Nawaaz Sablay, Director of…
14 Mar 2018 5 min

Red Meat Industry Forum reacts to Listeriosis outbreak and misinformation

The Red Meat Industry Forum (RMIF) recently voiced concerns about the impact media coverage of the listeriosis outbreak has had on South Africa’s entire processed meat industry. This after the Health Minister recently released findings linking Listeriosis to Enterprise and Rainbow Chicken Limited (RCL) manufacturing plants. Breakfast Beat spoke to…
14 Mar 2018 5 min

Prison break - five of the six Pollsmoor escapees have been rearrested

Questions are being raised about the security detail, of the Pollsmoor Correctional Facility. This after six inmates escaped from the prison, earlier this week. Five of the men, aged between 21 and 25, have since been apprehended with one outstanding escapee, 20-year-old, Sipe-nathi Tansiso still at large. Breakfast Beat spoke…
13 Mar 2018 14 min

IAW 2018 focus: Racism against Africans in Israel

Today marks the start of Israeli Apartheid Week an annual campaign which highlights the injustices of Israel’s policies on Palestinians. This year the campaign will focus on racism against Africans in Israel, this after Israel recently instituted legislation against African Refugees
12 Mar 2018 7 min

IEC Registration weekend sees some voting stations closed down

The Independent Electoral Commission(IEC) opened its voter registration stations across the country this weekend, isolated disruptions were experienced on the first leg of the registration drive on Saturday.The commission had to close some stations due to ongoing service protests in some areas.Voting stations in Katlehong on the East Rand, the…
12 Mar 2018 6 min

Analysis: Day Zero no longer a threat

The recent announcement about Day Zero no longer being a threat has brought some relief to water crisis in Cape Town. Whilst the news has been welcoming, coalition groups have accused the City for misleading the public with the campaign. Breakfast Beat spoke to Dr Kevin Winter, lecturer at the…
9 Mar 2018 9 min

Analysis: Increase in violent public protest

Violence erupted in Gugulethu for a second time in recent weeks which caused major disruptions in the area. The protest occurred earlier this week after more 50 shacks were demolished. The homes which were thrown down were reportedly that of The Gugulethu backyarders, who recently setup informal dwellings on vacant…
8 Mar 2018 5 min

Day Zero may not be a reality

Yesterday DA leader Mmusi Maimane delivered an update on the water status in the City of Cape Town and the progress made in reducing water consumption to defeat Day Zero. Breakfast Beat spoke to Councillor Xanthea Limberg, Mayoral Committee Member for Informal Settlements, Water and Waste Services; and Energy, City…
7 Mar 2018 12 min

Halal Status of J&M Biltong

Following requests received from listeners around J and M biltong being halaal, Najma Bibi spoke with the Managing Director at the company Alexi Hadjidakis to make sense of their halal status.
7 Mar 2018 10 min

Heideveld Resident Association 738 unhappy with crime and Poor response by SAPS

A group of disgruntle residents from the new housing section in Heideveld invited SAPS to a public meeting on the increase in crime and robbery in the area. Members of the Heideveld Resident Association 738, hosted the meeting to table complaints of residents. Breakfast Beat spoke to Vanessa Sauls Nelson,…
6 Mar 2018 9 min

MJC Halaal Trust on Listeriosis outbreak

In light of Enterprise and Rainbow being identified as the source of the listeriosis outbreak, a lot of questions have come through on the health and safety standards of halal processed meats, particularly Rainbow products. What are the quality control measures in place for the halal certified processing plants of…
6 Mar 2018 11 min

Belgravia residents walk against crime

Belgravia residents together with their neighbourhood watch and saps are protesting the levels of crime, which they claim stem from the Vygieskraal Vlei. On Friday night, residents embarked on a peace walk to deliver a message that crime will not be tolerated in the area. Breakfast Beat spoke to Haneem…
4 Mar 2018 9 min

Lenteguer hostage drama turns deadly

An inquest cases is under investigation following the hostage drama in Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain yesterday. The incident turned bloody with the deaths of three people after a 41-year old police member, identified as Granville Brookes, who worked at Lentegeur SAPS shot and killed two women aged 54 and 27, before…
2 Mar 2018 8 min

Increase in Road deaths over the past Festive Season

This week Western Cape Transport authorities released statistics for the Festive Season’s enforcement and road safety efforts, between 1st December 2017 till 31st January 2018, which revealed a six percent increase in road deaths over the past festive. Breakfast Beat spoke to Siphesihle Dube, Spokesperson for the Western Cape Minister…
1 Mar 2018 6 min

SAPS on state of readiness for "day zero"

As the day for DAY ZERO is moved back to July 9, the Standing Committee on Community Safety have beefed up security and policing plans for the day Capetonian are expected to que for water. Yesterday the South African Police Services briefed the committee on its state of readiness for…
1 Mar 2018 5 min

Lavender Hill residents vent frustrations at police

The community of Lavender Hill vented their frustration at Police, earlier this week, accusing them of not responding timeously to incidents in the area. Now the incident occurred shortly after police responded to a shooting in the Hillview area near Muizenberg. Breakfast Beat spoke to Mark Rossouw, spokesperson for the…
28 Feb 2018 9 min
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