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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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UCTfeesSMust Fall no show at Parliament Protest Picket

UCT Fees Must Fall picket which took place yesterday outside the Parliament gates did not gather much support. This after Vice Chancellor Max Price called on students to support the demonstration to present a statement to Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande. To comment on the picket and help…
23 Sep 2016 8 min

Heritage in the Cape

As South African prepare to reflect on the past tomorrow for Heritage Day, I caught up with Ebrahim Rhoode the well-known Cape Town based historian for a history lesson on the birth of Islam in the Cape.
23 Sep 2016 6 min

Time To Tackle Bullying By The Horns

Now you may recall a few weeks ago a group of learners at a local school in the Northern suburbs were at the centre of a social media after a video of a bullying incident went viral. Whilst the outcomes of the case might not have received much attention a…
20 Sep 2016 8 min

Meat prices expected to rise this year

With the high cost of living and a already weak rand, it seems like decrease in food cost are less likely to happen anytime soon. As you may know the drought is already affecting cost of foods including wheat products such as bread with red meat prices expected increase in…
20 Sep 2016 8 min

CCMA TAKEN TO COURT FOR DENYING WORKERS' RIGHTS

Now we know that worker belonging to trade unions or have the benefit of accessing legal representations would find it easier to resolves employment related matters. However, due to the CCMA's new rules of representation which came into effect in 2015, this is not the case for all workers and…
20 Sep 2016 6 min

Analysis on University Fee Increases

Yesterday Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande's announced that there will be a tuition fee increase for 2017. And whilst the minister advised universities would have to decide on their own fee increases for the 2017 academic year, student leaders are not happy with the news. To help us make sense…
20 Sep 2016 9 min

Curbing Drug abuse in schools

Of the various social issues which youth are faced with, drug abuse and exposure to illegal substances are one of the factors which might hamper the progress of pupils in schools. So how can stop youth from falling into the trap of addition and intervene if you suspect your child…
19 Sep 2016 8 min

Sanitary Pad

While access to basic healthcare might have improved over the years, women basic needs such as using sanitary pads remain a problem for women with females from disadvantaged communities worse due to social economic circumstances making it almost impossible for them to buy basic sanitary products. In a bid to…
19 Sep 2016 9 min

Recognition of Muslim marriages will be heard by the Cape High Court

After a 10-year law reform process, the request to recognise Muslim marriages will be heard in the Western Cape High Court today. The court will hear arguments from the state, the Women’s Legal Centre and other interested parties on whether the failure to recognise Muslim marriages discriminates against women. Its…
13 Sep 2016 9 min

Hajj Report

Still on the topic of Hajj and pilgrims in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We get some insight on hajj form Yazeed Kamaldien, journalist , photographer and radio presenter Guest: Yazeed Kamaldien Position: journalist , photographer and radio presenter
13 Sep 2016 10 min

Hajj Report

With millions of pilgrims currently in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for the Hajj season. The past few days including the Day of Arafaat might have been overwhelming experience spiritually, emotionally and also physically. To give us an account of what had transpired over the past few days we chat…
13 Sep 2016 6 min

Animal treatment during Qurbani

Now we have in the past few days been bringing you the latest in Hajj updates as well as Qurbani projects that set to take place over the period of Eidul Adha. Now if you are planning to perform Qurbani at your home or at a farm its important to…
9 Sep 2016 6 min

Western Cape Schools to review code of conduct

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) wants all schools in the Province to review their codes of conduct and recently distributed a circular to ensure they comply with the Constitution. This Following the recent anti-discrimination protest action by pupils at San Souci Girls High and Joe Slovo High School. We…
9 Sep 2016 6 min

Handy Poison information charts available in 11 official languages

If you experience an accident or any form of emergency, it can be overwelming and might make it hard for you to focus on possible solutions to the problem. Try and imagine a situation where a family member or stranger has been exposed to poison and you at that moment…
8 Sep 2016 5 min

Justice system not addressing children needs

The approach of the criminal justice system placed in the spotlight after Public Protector Thuli Madonsela criticised the justice system, at the launch of the Child Witness Foundation, for not accommodating children who are victims of abuse. We chat to Dr. Karen Muller Head of the Child Witness Foundation Guest:…
8 Sep 2016 8 min

Analysis on The Debate around restitution and the land claim process

The Debate around restitution and the land claim process has in recent months been a big public interest matter, particularly following the Concourt Ruling on Land Restitution. In light of this the District Six Working Committee has launched a public Petition for District 6 to be Proclaimed A National Heritage…
8 Sep 2016 5 min

VOC Celebrates 21 years of broadcasting

While the first of September ushers in Spring, it also marks VOC’s birthday, celebrating 21st year on air. On the 1st September 1995, VOC started broadcasting on a permanent licence, making it the first Muslim community broadcaster in South Africa. This followed the station’s initial broadcast in Ramadan of January…
7 Sep 2016 23 min

Hajj report with Yazeed Kamaldien

Our next guest is a familiar Voice on the radio, if you an avid readers of the Cape Argus you might have read some of his work. His is a journalist and photographer by profession. A explorer by nature who has travelled quite a bit. His is currently in a…
7 Sep 2016 8 min

Good News: Kick boxing sensei inspire youth

In light of the recent Crime Stats one would hope that more should be done to curb crime. Well theYoung Guns Kick Boxing club based in Mitchells Plain is doing their bit by creating alternatives for youth to help keep them off the streets. The club recently celebrated the achievement…
7 Sep 2016 7 min
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