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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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MJC Halaal Trust Top structures visit Pick n Pay

When it comes to labelling procedures of Halaal products retailers who obtain certification from Halaal regulatory bodies have to ensure they maintain the standards of the certification. The MJC Halaal Trust recently meet with the top structures of Pick n Pay to check if the companies policy and applications aligned…
7 Sep 2016 12 min

South Africa opts for NO Aircons at Arafah

In the next few days pilgrims will be setting out to complete their fifth Pillar of Islam as they undertake the holy journey of Hajj. As you may know good health is considered a valuable asset for this special journey as the ibadah pilgrims engage in is for the most…
7 Sep 2016 8 min

Analysis on SAPS Crime Stats

We continue on the topic of the recent crime statistics released by the South African Police Services which show that contact crimes, which include murder, attempted murder, assault an increase exponentially in the past year. To help us make sense of this we, chat Dr Simon Howell, from the Centre…
5 Sep 2016 6 min

Crime Statistics - Community

Whilst crime might be prevalent in many parts of the country the recent crime statistics released by the South African Police Services show that there has been an increase in contact crimes, which includes murder, attempted murder, assault and sexual offences and sexual offences has increased in Limpopo and the…
5 Sep 2016 9 min

Deaths on increase in delft due to gang violence

Incidents of gang violence and crime have sporadically been on the rise in some Cape Flats community. In recent weeks Manenberg, Bishop Lavis and Blikkiesdorp residents have voiced concerns about safety in their areas with the latest spate of violence in Delft claiming the lives of more than 30 people…
1 Sep 2016 8 min

Good News: Bonteheuvel Muathim received service recognition by community

Now the call to prayer is an important aspect of the Muslim Community reminding them about their obligation of Salaah. For the Bonteheuvel Community the athaan has special value due to the person behind the voice , his loved and known by many as Hajjie Suleiman Morris, Age 84 …
30 Aug 2016 10 min

Woodstock residents protest eviction notice

The community of Woodstock was a buzz after residents of Bromwell Street took to the street to protest against the property developers who recently served residents with a eviction notice. Those affected have until 9 September to vacate their homes. We chat now to Emile Engel, organiser for Ndifuna Ukwazi…
30 Aug 2016 7 min

Analysis on impact of 0% Fees Increase

Now a 0% fees increase might be music to the eyes of students however this might not necessarily be the same for South African Universities. To help us make sense of the impact this might have on SA Universities we chat to Prof Aslam Fataar, Vice Dean in the Education…
30 Aug 2016 9 min

How bullying manifest in the school setting

A recent video taken by students at Fairbairn College in Goodwood has been shared on social media. The footage filmed is 24-second long and has disturbing visuals of a young boy seen lying on the ground and it appears like a group of pupils are ganging up on him and…
29 Aug 2016 7 min

Child Abandonment in the Western Cape

Now whilst I will be touching on a very sensitive matter which involves abandoned babies. It is a very important matter as babies are very precious and unless a child that has been dumped has the ability to cry, their chances of survival and being found might be slim. In…
23 Aug 2016 10 min

UWC experiment approved by European Centre of Nuclear Research (CERN)

The Univeristy of Western Cape will be representing Africa as the first university to have an experiment approved to run at the prestigious European Centre of Nuclear Research (CERN), the holy grail for scientists worldwide. We chat now to Prof. Nico Orce. Guest: Prof. Nico Orce Position: from the Department…
23 Aug 2016 6 min

Sinkhole in Rondebosch East

Now there was a lot of activity in the Rondebosch East area after community took to the street between Burwood & Gordon Rd over the weekend to watch a vehicle stuck in a sinkhole. Now if you not sure what a sinkhole is? Picture a hole in the road and…
23 Aug 2016 6 min

Child Abandonment

Still on the topic of child abandonment. You might recall about a year ago a baby boy in the Helderberg was left at the Choices Crisis Pregnancy Counselling Centre. This particular incident was significant because the baby was left in a baby saving device especially designed to save children’s lives…
23 Aug 2016 12 min

DF Malan High School

Now we know whilst there are schools which cater to the needs of physically challenged learners, there are still a great amount of children who cannot afford to attend these institutions. Well the DF Malan High School has started a video campaign which aims to collect funds for children disabilities…
22 Aug 2016 6 min

Education Department Improve Vetting System

Now if the recent story of the convicted paedophile, who was employed as a tutor at a local school, sent shivers down your spine, then you will be happy to know that the Western Cape Education Department has now decided to improve vetting systems for staff appointments. We chat now…
22 Aug 2016 6 min

1001 South African Stories - oral history project

How many of us can truly say we remember every single details of the oral history shared by people within our family or community. Perhaps a quote or action by someone in the past might have influenced you or even inspired you. Whilst our country might have a rich history…
12 Aug 2016 6 min

Islamic Relief twelve for one campaign

Now whilst females might differ in their roles in society, they have one thing in common. When they reach puberty, they not only undergo physiological changes, they transform physically too. They might only differ based on their socio-economic backgrounds and with reference to menstruation it would mean some females may…
9 Aug 2016 9 min

Women in community

Keeping the focus on women’s day and their contribution in society. Can you imagine a community without the female activist or where women voices are supressed? Well VOC reporter Thakira Desai spoke to a few female activist who have been working within their communities addressing various societal challenges, she filed…
9 Aug 2016 17 min

Launch of SA National Science Week

This week marks the start of National Science Week (NSW) with The Department of Science and Technology officially launching the NSW campaign at the University of the Western Cape. Key official who attended the event include Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, Western Cape Premier Helen Zille, UWC Rector…
8 Aug 2016 10 min
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