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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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Analysis - Outcomes of The 2016 Local Government Elections

Continuing with the focus the 2016 Local Government Elections, and trying to make sense of the final results. We chat to Asanda Ngoasheng, Politics lecturer at Cape Peninsula University of Technology Guest: Asanda Ngoasheng Position: Politics lecturer at Cape Peninsula University of Technology
8 Aug 2016 9 min

DA - Outcomes of the 2016 Local Government Elections

Now whilst the African National Congress managed to secure the majority of votes nationally. The ruling party failed to win the support of people in the Western Cape and suffered a huge blow when the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) won a big amount of the votes in the Nelson Mandela…
8 Aug 2016 6 min

SAHUC - Hajj 2016

Several weeks ago we said farewell to the blessed month of Ramadan and this month we are entering into a very sacred part of the year, the Hajj. For those who are set to leave this month, undertaking the journey to the holy cities of Makkah and Madina, the eagerness…
2 Aug 2016 5 min

Impact of Concourt ruling on District Six claim process

Now we know that restitution process is a sensitive matter and people who are eligible to claim back their land might have faced many challenges. For some it’s been a long wait whilst others might be worried that they may not be around to benefit from the restitution process. Following…
1 Aug 2016 36 min

South African Progressive Civic Organisation (SAPCO) political Party

Now with a few days to go before the public head to the voting stations for the upcoming Local Government Municipal Elections in August. The weekly Political Party report would hopefully help you make an informed decision casting your vote on the ballot paper. Today we profile South African Progressive…
29 Jul 2016 29 min

Green Point Flea market set to reopen

As you may know, the popular Green Point Market closed down a few years ago with trade slowing down substantially after the 2010 World Cup. A few months ago the City of Cape announced plans to re-energising the Flea Market which is set to officially reopen in August. For details…
28 Jul 2016 8 min

Right to Know

With Local Government Elections day approaches Political Parties and Independent ward candidates will in the next few days be trying their utmost best to win over the trust of the public in a bid to gain votes. Now in order for them to get community buy-in their manifesto ideally give…
28 Jul 2016 7 min

Gugulethu small business owner offers bread and inspiration

As small business entrepreneur, Thembile Gcukumeni, has been blessed with the ability to inspire others with his bread making skills and despite unexpected health challenges; he managed to overcome the physically challenges he incurred when he had a stroke a few years ago and now inspires others as a motivational…
28 Jul 2016 8 min

Nyanga Community Imbizo

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development along with various departmental officials will be visiting the Nyanga community in response to concerns raised at an Imbizo last year. We chat to Advocate Hishaam Mohammed, Western Cape's head of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Guest: Advocate Hishaam Mohammed Position:…
28 Jul 2016 5 min

Countrywide protest more violent than previous years

In the past few months you might have noticed that there have been many protests actions in the country and it seems like people are giving up on fighting with words but instead making use of physical means to vent their frustrations. Well according to the Institution of Security Studies…
28 Jul 2016 7 min

2nd Cape Flats Aquifer Seminar and Water Dialogue in Phillipi

In a bid to cement information needed to safeguard the natural water sources in the Philippi Horticultural Area (PHA), community members and stakeholders in the Water and Agriculture sectors gathered at the 2nd Cape Flats Aquifer Seminar and Water Dialogue, yesterday. Now we know that the farming community ahas opposed…
27 Jul 2016 8 min

What if Sexual Offender’s Names Were Made Public

In a bid to curb convicted paedophile from victimising youth who might potentially be at risk of being sexually abused, The Western Cape social development department recently put out a call to the National social development department to consider publishing the names of such offenders. What might the impact be…
27 Jul 2016 6 min

South Road Families meet to discuss convictions

Now there has been a delay in the MyCiTi bus project in the South Road area due to a legal dispute with the South Road Family Association. The Association initially won the case against the City of Cape Town at the Cape High Court but the matter has still not…
26 Jul 2016 9 min

11th National Quraan memorisation competition

With the 11th National Quraan Memorisation set to take place this weekend we get some insight on the significance of the event and chat to Zainul Abedeen Cajee, CEO of AWKAF SA Guest: Zainul Abedeen Cajee Position: CEO of AWKAF SA
26 Jul 2016 9 min

Search For A Cure To Fight Aids and HIV

Now with search for a cure to fight Aids and HIV being an ongoing mission for South Africa and the world abroad. A recent study of the myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC) in infants born to mother who are HIV positive and some who are negative was recently conducted to determine…
26 Jul 2016 6 min

Community Teamwork Could Improve Flood Management In Cape Town

During the winter period people from informal settlements not only have to brave the cold weather in poor housing structures but are also at risk of floods. Areas which are flood prone might also have a range of challenges including service delivery, infrastructure and access to proper resources. A recent…
25 Jul 2016 7 min

Women Legal Centre - Fransman Back at ANC

Marius Fransman has been seen participating in the ANC’s election campaign and accompanied President Jacobs Zuma during the Western Cape leg of events. His return to active politics has sparked concerns from opposition parties and women rights groups, as we know the ANC suspended him for alleged sexual harassment. To…
25 Jul 2016 7 min

District Six Working Committee meet

Now whilst Political Partys are gearing up for the local government elections , organisation such as the District Working Committee gathered its members and the public over the weekend to unveil their strategic plan of action that is aimed at challenging government. To give us an overview of what transpired…
25 Jul 2016 8 min

MJC response to criticism of ANC support

Last week, the MJC’s hosted the ANC and president Jacob Zuma as the party leadership hit the campaign trail in the cape. And there’s been a wrath of criticism against the MJC, some people saying its essentially an endorsement of the party. Joining us now is president Shaykh Irfaan Abrahams…
25 Jul 2016 6 min

Kashmir

Now whilst, Kashmir is renowned for its natural beauty and local handcrafted markets, the political climate within this country has been volatile for many years as India and Pakistan remain at loggerheads fighting for control. We chat to Salman Khan, Founder of SA Kashmiri Action Group, Independent Political commentator. Guest:…
20 Jul 2016 9 min
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