VOC Breakfast

IHATA shelter for abused women and children facing financial difficulties

The Ihata shelter for abused Women and Children is currently facing major financial difficulties as their operational funding from an International donor will be cut. The shelter serves the community with various programmes that uplift abused women and children. Currently the shelter is in need of either corporate donors and…

4 Apr 2017 7 min

Dagga can be used in the home, Western Cape High Court rules

The Western Cape High Court has made a landmark ruling, declaring that it is an infringement to ban the use of dagga by adults in private homes. In making the ruling on Friday, it has allowed for the possession, cultivation and use dagga at home, for private use. It has…

4 Apr 2017 10 min

Civil Society activists call for Black Monday

Civil society activists have called on ordinary South Africans to show their collective anger with the country’s political situation by joining “Black Monday” movement today. The call for action was sparked by the President Jacob Zuma’s reshuffle of the cabinet, and in particular, the axing of finance minister Pravin Gordhan…

4 Apr 2017 8 min

Will flexi-hours for employees work to alleviate traffic congestion?

If you living in Cape Town or simply visiting the beautiful mother city, traffic congestions during peak hours or even the lunch rush is probably one of things you need to know about before you decide to hit the road. According to a recent report issued by TomTom Traffic Index,…

23 Mar 2017 9 min

Innovative ways in saving water -National Water Week

As South Africa’s is set to commemorate Human Rights Day tomorrow, this also marks National Water Week which kicks off on Monday, 20 March while globally World Water Day is celebrated on Wednesday, 22 March. In light of the water crisis facing our Province and water being a strong focus…

20 Mar 2017 6 min

Historical significance of Human Rights Day

As South Africans prepare to celebrate Human Rights Day tomorrow, the significance of why we commemorate days such as these might not be understood by those who were not directly affected by the oppressive apartheid regime. The other aspect to the day is tragic incident known as The Sharpeville massacre…

20 Mar 2017 10 min

Impact of social media on families

Following our discussion on Tuesday morning on the impact of social media on relationships and family, we got insight from expert Dr Edries Khamissa

15 Mar 2017 9 min

Impact of social media on families

Following our discussion on Tuesday morning on the impact of social media on relationships and family, VOC callers had their say on this important topic

15 Mar 2017 7 min

Feel Good News-Primary School Learner initiates collection drive at school

A fire which broke out in Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay at the weekend has left 15 000 people displaced and destroyed 3500 shacks. The devastating fire also tragically claimed the lives of three people including a child. The tragic incident has prompted a primary school learner to mobilise her…

14 Mar 2017 7 min

Is There Racism in the cycling fraternity

Now as Cape Town's cyclists prepare for the Cape Argus cycle tour this weekend, claims of alleged racism have surfaced in the cycling fraternity. Alfa Body Works Pro Cycling team, the only Muslim owned cycling team, have raised some serious allegations against Cycling South Africa - following their attempts to…

10 Mar 2017 8 min

10 year old driving shoe project for homeless

It’s really breaks my heart when homeless people approaches me in the road or at the robots for assistance. What’s even more heart wrenching, is seeing children on the side of the road, some with their parents and others all alone. Then there is the issue of whether or not…

3 Mar 2017 8 min

Westgate Neighbourhood watch water saving initiative to combat crime

With awareness around water saving increase Cape Town and surrounding areas, the Westgate neighbourhood watch has taken it upon themselves to do more than just fighting crime. They initiated a water tank fundraising project which would help them purchase surveillance cameras to help them clamp down on crime in their…

3 Mar 2017 7 min

The real risks behind South Africa’s social grant payment crisis

Sassa is currently negotiating with Cash Paymaster Services to enter into a new contract to ensure the continuation of social grants for another year. As we reported this week, a major crisis is looming if government is not able to pay the country's 17 million grant beneficiaries when a contract…

3 Mar 2017 14 min

Car trip

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…

27 Feb 2017 11 min

Feel good story: Awqaf SA to host National Educator Training Workshops

We all know how hard educators work to give our youth the best education. Well The National Awqaf Foundation of South Africa (Awqaf SA) in partnership with H2 Advisory has planned a series of workshops in different parts of the country for educators. The workshops seeks to assist educators with…

17 Jan 2017 11 min

Feel good story - Stellenbosch throw lifeline to matriculants with poor results

Stellenbosch University has thrown a lifeline to matriculants from the Classes of 2015 and 2016 who did not do well, but still want to study at an institution of higher learning. We chat Anneke Muller marketing and fundraiser at of SciMathUS Guest: Anneke Muller Position: marketing and fundraiser at of…

16 Jan 2017 8 min

Analysis -Fees Must Fall

Now the Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande recently announced the departments readiness for the coming year and also announced plans to ease the financial strain for disadvantaged students through the no fee increase and no registration fees for students NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme). The Minister also highlighted the…

16 Jan 2017 10 min

Concerns about the proposed national traffic service

The National Minister of Transport, Dipou Peters recently announced proposed intentions by the department to form a national traffic service. The proposal has since been opposed by the City of Cape Town Western Cape Government amid concerns the unconstitutional nature of the national traffic service. We chat to Alderman JP…

12 Dec 2016 4 min

Delft residents mobilise amid alleged mismanagement of Community Police Forum

Still on the topic of the Delft CP structrure that was dissolved, we now focus ona recent mobilisation of members from Delft who recently voice concerns amid allegation of poor service delivery and corruption within Delft Community Police Forum. We chat to Farieda Ryklief, secretary of the Delft Community Police…

12 Dec 2016 20 min

Delft residents mobilise amid alleged mismanagement of Community Police Forum

The Deputy Minister of Police, Ms Maggie Sotyu, the South African Police Service Western Cape recently hosted a Stakeholder Engagement at the Excelsior High School in Belhar. Members from various safety structures including eleven identified cluster areas gathered at the event to highlight the integrated approach to address various social…

12 Dec 2016 5 min