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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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4,577 Episodes
1660 – 1680

Safe surgery and shortage of specialist

Whilst the cost of medical treatment might be a struggle in the current economic climate, accessing safe surgery remains an important factor for anyone who requires a medical procedure. Recently members of the South African Society of Anaesthesiologists (SASA) gathered to discuss issues around the services available to patients and…
25 Oct 2016 8 min

Good News - PledgeAKay for The Red Cross Children’s Hospital

As you may know The Red Cross Children’s Hospital manages thousands of patient each year, the majority of which are from exceptionally poor and marginalised communities. As a one of South Africa's leading children’s hospitals fundraising help the institution to provide good healthcare for very sick children. In a bid…
19 Oct 2016 8 min

Decolonised Education

Now the call for free decolonised education is one of the hallmarks of the current Fees must fall movement. What was last year, a movement to bring an awareness to the outcry of non-privileged students at universities across the country has now transformed to a broader agenda that speaks to…
19 Oct 2016 10 min

Diffusing conflict in schools

We live in a country which faces a range of challenges which might impact on social interaction of individuals. The education system is not exempted from struggle as learners spend most of their time within the classroom setting than the home with schools in underprivileged communities feeling the brunt of…
19 Oct 2016 10 min

Decolonised Education

The call for free decolonised education is one of the hallmarks of the current Fees must fall movement. What was last year, a movement to bring an awareness to the outcry of non-privileged students at universities across the country has now transformed to a broader agenda that speaks to the…
18 Oct 2016 9 min

Indigenous African crops could solve the food security problems

With the drought and inflation of food items making it hard for South Africans to get by, a recent study report by the African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) highlight the impact that genetically modified food has on the economy and how indigenous African crops could solve the food security problems…
18 Oct 2016 9 min

Bo-Kaap officially recognised by name

Earlier in the AM Inspiration programme , a caller called in and shared the news about Bo-Kaap officially being recognised and named as the historical place that locals and tourist to Cape Town visit. Following an application filed by Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers’ Association (BKCRA), the name BO-Kaap was recently…
18 Oct 2016 5 min

Emotional and psychological impact of gang violence on children

We again pick up on the topic of Lavender Hills shooting but focus on how children in the area and other high risk communities manage to cope with gang violence and crime.In recent weeks the public have voiced concerns with people taking to social media to speak out against the…
17 Oct 2016 8 min

JHB - Public meeting address Saudi Visa matter

Now you may recall about a week ago the Saudi Government announced new visa fees. In light of South African economy already struggling due to inflation and rising food prices, the Visa Fees has upset the Muslim community, particularly those who are to perform Hajj or Umrah and are saving…
17 Oct 2016 5 min

SATHOA - Public meeting address Saudi Visa matter

Still on the topic of the public meetings held across the county relating to concerns about the proposed excessive Hajj and Umrah visa fees and the impact that the Saudi visa cost would have on those who are planning to travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We now get…
17 Oct 2016 6 min

Safety concerns in Lavender Hill

Gang violence seems to be escalating in the area of Lavender Hill with residents voicing concerns about the safety of children and pupils including those who attend school in the area. A video which was shared on social media platforms show footage of what appears to be gang members shooting…
17 Oct 2016 8 min

Fishing spots along the Stranfontein beaches have been highlight as a crime

Fishing spots along the Stranfontein beaches have been highlight as a crime concern for anglers who frequent the beaches for recreational fishing purposes. Last week a group of anglers held a protest against the lack of safety measures and facilities for anglers who lives are at risk of criminal activities…
14 Oct 2016 6 min

Imam Haron a inspiration to many

Earlier this month, we paid tribute to the Late Imam Abdullah Haron’s who passed away in prison 47 years ago during the apartheid regime. Now as you may know the late Imam Haron was and still is loved and respected by the community. Whilst you might have your own memories…
14 Oct 2016 5 min

Strandfontein CPF - Crime at fishing spots

Still on the topic of crime at fishing spot in Strandfontein we chat to Sandy Schutter, chairperson of the Stranfontein Community Policing Forum. Guest: Sandy Schutter Position: chairperson of the Stranfontein Community Policing Forum
13 Oct 2016 6 min

Financial strain of damage at universities student protest

In recent weeks violence as a result of protest action at some of the countries universities has spiralled out of control. At the Cape Peninsula University of Technology several buildings were damaged at its Bellville and Cape Town Campuses and a case of attempted murder has now been opened by…
13 Oct 2016 8 min

The water sector – a new future of doing things differently

Based on the World Economic Forum’s ‘2015 Global Risk Report’ which named ‘water crises’ as the world’s greatest risk in 2015, the National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) recently held a Discussion Forum on the skills drought in the Water Sector. The event last week was hosted by the NSTF…
6 Oct 2016 6 min

Challenges of social media discussed at the Cape Town Science Centre

As technology advances and children become more inclined to use gadgets and social media, the task of parents also grows and might seem more challenging. In keeping with the times, the Cape Town Science Centre is set to host an informal panel discussion on Wednesday 28 September highlighting some of…
26 Sep 2016 6 min

Proposed parenting leave submission to extend leave for fathers

A brief on parenting leave was presented to Parliament last week by NGO Sonke Gender Justice (SGJ) as well as other organisations including COSATU and members of the public. If passed, the proposed amendments to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act would allow biological and adoptive fathers up to 10…
26 Sep 2016 8 min

Plea for Peace discuss future of traumatised children in Manenberg

With violence being on the rise in high risk areas of the Cape Flats area The Plea for Peace initiative hosted a meeting to discuss the future of children exposed to gang violence and crime in the area of Manenberg, which in recent weeks has seen an escalation in shootings…
23 Sep 2016 6 min

Preserving your family heritage

How often do you hear people talk about the stories that their elders narrated to them and the details of these valuable information getting lost in time. In Keeping with the theme of Heritage including oral history which always makes one drift and visualise the past we discuss how the…
23 Sep 2016 9 min
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