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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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Application to child victims in cases after they turn 18 dismissed by High Court

Yesterday the High Court in Pretoria dismissed an application to the naming of child victims, witnesses and offenders after they turn 18. The case was initially brought forward lawyers of Zephany Nurse and later supported by the Centre for Child Law (CCL), Childline, Nicro and Media Monitoring Africa Joining us…
12 Jul 2017 7 min

SA Society of Hope - Bag it for Love Event

While we might not understand or agree with how underprivileged communities live their lives providing some form of upliftment might be the lifeline for individuals from these areas seeking a brighter future. The SA Society of Hope is planning to host Benefit Concert; instead of a entry fee they will…
3 Jul 2017 9 min

How operation are faring this Umrah season

Whilst millions of Muslims worldwide have started to observe fast this Ramadan. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are expected to welcome an increase in the number of pilgrims from around the world for the Umrah Season Joining us online is Adam Jainodien President of The South African Haj Travel Operators…
20 Jun 2017 9 min

Tensions high at Al Aqsa

SA journalist Ebrahim Moosa reports from Masjidul Aqsa, following a weekend of violence
19 Jun 2017 9 min

The significance of i'tikaaf

The month of Ramadan brings an array of activities for Muslims to increase their spirituality. One such opportunity to gain closeness to our Creator is the spiritual retreat, called the I’tikaf. Mualima Gadija Allie explains i'tikaf
14 Jun 2017 6 min

Analysis on Editorial - The #GuptaLeaks revealed

Following the recent leak of emails of Gupta dealing being made public in the Sunday Times and City Press. South African might be in for more alarming details the Daily Mavericks this week revealed that they were the first to uncover more than 100 000 controversial emails and a range…
2 Jun 2017 11 min

Outcomes of the Department of Agriculture recent 2016/17 Halal industry

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture, last week hosted a Halal stakeholder works sessions with different role-players from the Halal Industry gathering for the event. Joining us online is Shu’ayb Patel, Halal Resource/Support Person for Project Khulisa Agri in the Business Planning and Strategy Directorate of the Western Cape Department…
29 May 2017 9 min

Fidget Spinners: the latest craze to hit SA

South African retailers have been hit by the latest frenzy of Fidget Spinners with scores of people flocking to get their hand on them. The newest sensation has created waves in other parts of the world and their entrance into the South African market has been received with overwhelming curiosity…
26 May 2017 8 min

Zuma, Mbalula to meet over handling of Courtney Pieters case

Now as you may know the last few weeks has been overwhelming for the parents of the late 3 year old Courtney Pieter’s who tragically lost her life after her body was discovered in an area not far from her home. The incident has also sparked public outrage with many…
23 May 2017 7 min

Sexual Violence and Universities approach to rape on campus questioned

The way in which some Universities address cases of rape that occur on campus have had human rights activist voicing concerns about the lack of urgency from University to address and support victims of gender based violence. This comes after a student from the University of the Western Cape (UWC)…
16 May 2017 8 min

Competition Commission inquiry into the Grocery Retail Sector market

Last week the Competition Commission concluded its The Grocery Retail Sector market Inquiry, conducting ending the public hearings with a site visit to Gugulethu Square Mall This comes after the global player Massmart which owns stores such as Game, lodged a complaint with the commission which alleged that exclusive mall…
16 May 2017 11 min

Official Islamic Medical Association Of South Africa (Imasa)

Whilst disease prevention might be highly encouraged by the public health sector, there seems to be a growing interest from public who are choosing not to vaccinate their children especially amongst the Muslim. In response to this the Islamic Medical Association of South Africa (Imasa) has recently issued a statement…
16 May 2017 8 min

Nurses celebrated on International Nurses Day

Nurses in the Western Cape marked International Nurses Day (IND) on Friday, reflecting on both successes and challenges that nursing is faced with. The theme for this year’s International Nurses Day is: ‘Nurses: A Voice To Lead – Achieving Sustainable Development Goals’
12 May 2017 25 min

Analysis on Cape underworld activities

Following weeks of gang violence in Cape Town, this week alleged gang boss Jerome Booysen was shot and wounded in Ravensmead on the Cape Flats. It’s just one in a spate of shootings linked to Cape Town’s criminal underworld. This increasing questions about the battle for control of the lucrative…
10 May 2017 10 min

D6 Trust comments on residents complaints over snags

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…
3 May 2017 9 min

Workers Day

Joining us online for the discussion on Worker Day we chat to Gerhard Papenfus Chief Executive Officer ( CEO) of the National Employers’ Association of South Africa (NEASA)
1 May 2017 14 min

Are hunger strikes permissable in Islam?

In recent days, more than 1 500 Palestinian political prisoners have embarked on a mass hunger strike to create awareness on the lack of basic rights and the humanitarian conditions inside Israeli detention centres. The hunger strikes are being led by Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti. According to a prisoner rights…
27 Apr 2017 9 min

District Six resident voice concerns about quality of housing

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…
19 Apr 2017 25 min
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