VOC Breakfast

Addressing progress of crime prevention in MP

Earlier this week Burning Issue had an informative programme with various officials of safety structures including the Community Police Forums who provided us with some insight on how they plans to keep communities safe over festive season. Some of the guest also gave general information including details of progress made…

7 Dec 2016 30 min

VOC Mini Olympic winners

The Mini Olympics at the annual VOC Festival was one of the main attractions and new activities at the event. Participants included groups which consisted of teams made up of families, friends and some work colleagues. Those who participated did so with great enthusiasm as they competed against one another…

6 Dec 2016 7 min

Feedback on D6 Working Committee Meeting

The District 6 Working Committee recently held a meeting to discuss the delay of the restitution process and outstanding claims. In recent weeks the committee also voiced concerns about gentrification opposing plans for a private development in on the corner of Kaizergracht & Tenant Streets.We chat now to Shahied Ajam,…

6 Dec 2016 13 min

COSATU

Members of The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) held a press conference to highlight the challenges of politics in South Africa and performance of local and national government delivery of services to the public. VOC, reporter Raees Moerat has more on the story and filed this report

6 Dec 2016 14 min

Estate Agency Board Social Housing

This morning, we again chat to the Estate Agency Board for another segment on property investment and focus on Social housing Guest: Vusi Tshose Position: National Department of human settlement

5 Dec 2016 8 min

Hajj Visa

Still on the topic of the change in haj visa rules Guest: Yusuf Abramjee Position: Social Activist

5 Dec 2016 5 min

Perpetrators of abuse seeking rehabilitation

In keeping with the theme of the 16 Days of Activism against gender based violence, we now discuss the importance of dealing with abuse as soon as it is acknowledged

5 Dec 2016 9 min

Haj Visa rules

Last week some umrah operators reported that Saudi Arabia made concessions to its haj visa rules. There was also messages doing the rounds online messages which stated that visas will be free to Umrah pilgrims who travel once a year. The message further stated that only travellers visiting the Kingdom…

5 Dec 2016 6 min

Launch of the Department of Home Affairs bulletins

Now we know that December is a busy time as many people take a break the hustle and bustle. During this period departments such as the Home Affairs offices also experience high volumes of people making birth registration and Id applications. In a bid to ensure the public avoid long…

4 Dec 2016 7 min

Perpetrators of abuse seeking rehabilitation

As we mark the 16 Days of Activism against gender based violence, challenges faced by perpetrators often go unnoticed, resulting in years of internal turmoil. We now discuss the emotional struggles faced by perpetrators of abuse in seeking rehabilitation. VOC reporter, Thakira Desai produced this documentary

2 Dec 2016 20 min

Property / 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…

28 Nov 2016 11 min

Study reveals monetary cost of violence against children in SA

Violence against children cost South Africa R238.58 billion in 2015, according to Save the Children South Africa. A recent study commissioned by the children’s rights organisation found that the long-term effects of emotional, physical and sexual abuse has direct impact on the country’s economy. Guest: Dr. Celia Hsiao (pronounced Show…

28 Nov 2016 7 min

Property / 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…

24 Nov 2016 7 min

Good News - Tuk-Tuk transport service

I’m starting to enjoy the search for Good News and the stories seem to be getting more interesting by the day. Now I know that there might be many senior citizens who are faced with the realities of growing old in a retirement home or without adequate support during their…

23 Nov 2016 5 min

Valkenberg receives new wing

Yesterday, Valkenberg Hospital celebrated 125 years of delivering service to patients who need psychiatric treatment. Western Cape Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo was there to address the audience, highlighting some important aspects of psychiatry and Valkenberg. Minister Mbombo also mentioned the challenges faced by psychiatric facilities all around the…

23 Nov 2016 11 min

Prostate cancer - ‘Over diagnosis’ can cause more harm than good

Movember as known and commemorated annually is a month in which men are encouraged, through various awareness programmes, to get themselves tested for prostate cancer. Like any health test, waiting for test result can be nerve reckoning and if tested positive counselling is of vital importance to help you deal…

22 Nov 2016 7 min

Good News - Metro Police Deparment skills development for youth

The other day we highlighted how high the drug rate is in South Africa and the lack of alternatives for youth to help keep them off the street. I’m happy to say that there are programmes that assist youth. Perhaps we simply consumed in all the negativity and failing to…

22 Nov 2016 19 min

Good News - Launch of the Al-Ikhlaas Academia Library and Resource Centre

With all that is happening around us, technology advancing all the time it’s easy to be distracted from something as reading a book. Now I know to access a library cards might not be difficult because most communities have access to such facilities. What remains a challenge for most Muslim…

21 Nov 2016 12 min

Elsies River crime fighters concerned on safety

All the entities involved in fighting crime in communities, plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of others. However, it is quite often that the safety of crime fighters is overlooked. Have we ever pondered on how heavy-handed it must be to be part of the CPF? Just last…

14 Nov 2016 6 min

South Africa leading drug using country

Now when it comes to drugs we know South Africa has a problem. And I know that there is no country in the world, who can truly say that they are, exempted from this. However as a South African citizen, any bad news about South Africa simply saddens me. At…

10 Nov 2016 7 min