VOC Breakfast

Good News - Manenberg Peace Walk

Whilst many people in our country might be voicing concerns about the crime and injustices that exist in our Country, the community of Manenberg are taking a pro-active approach and will be embarking on a Peace Walk on Saturday 28th May. We chat to Guest: Chido Ngcobo Position: spokesperson

27 May 2016 5 min

Social Justice Coalition - Mayor De Lille Budget Speech and sanitation

The City of Cape Town has defended claims about the recent Budget Plan disadvantaging the poor and alleged that those who oppose the budget might not fully understand the actual planning process and allocations of the budget. The Social Justice Coalition is one of the organisations voicing concerns about lack…

27 May 2016 9 min

Mitchells Plain Magistrate court gang conviction rate of 0.7%

High risk areas on the Cape Flats are generally plagued by gansterism which create challenges for the residents living in these communities. While safety officials are responsible for arresting suspected gangsters for various illegal matters. The justice system seems to be ineffective with gang related cases such as Mitchells Plain…

27 May 2016 7 min

SA Entrepreneurs not interested in starting businesses

Whilst the South African rand might be attracting to international visitors. The latest data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor shows that this is not encouraging to South Africa who seems to be reluctant to start their own businesses. We chat to Mike Herrington the executive director for Global Entrepreneurship Monitor…

26 May 2016 8 min

Mayor Patricia De Lille - Expand on Budget speech

Yesterday Mayor Patricia de Lille presented The City of Town proposed budget plan for 2016/17. Which has received a lot of criticism for not effectively addressing the concerns of the poor? What might be the reason for this type of reaction and what is the City hoping to achieve with…

26 May 2016 10 min

Public Violence against Government Personnel

In recent months South Africans have staged various protest actions, calling on government to be proactive in dealing with public matters. In some instances people who vent their frustrations resorted to physical and ignore conventional methods of talks to discuss issues. In Parliament we also saw this type of action…

23 May 2016 9 min

Understanding Conflict in schools

Whilst Government schools might lack resources and exceed the capacity of classrooms, learners attending these schools often face social challenges as well. In areas of the Cape Flats youth are exposed to crime, gansterism and bear the brunt of unemployment. In the latest incident a School teacher was apparently assaulted…

23 May 2016 12 min

Heideveld Community unhappy with Ward councillor

The Heideveld community say they are tired of false promises from the local Councillor, Anthony Moses. During Moses' five year term as Councillor he has left the community in the same dire conditions it was before. Ahead of a protest march by the community on the 23rd of May, VOC…

20 May 2016 10 min

Department of Home Affairs new immigration law challenged in court

The Department of Home Affairs recent decision to implement new immigration rules is being challenged in court of law. The Forum of Immigration Practitioners of South Africa (FIPSA) is unhappy with changes and wants Government reviewed and amend some of the rules. Guest: Gershon Mosiane Position: chairman The Forum of…

19 May 2016 8 min

Good News - Youth Safe - Hub open in Nyanga Junction

With crime and gansterism being a safety concerns for communities of high risk areas on the Cape Flats. Youth from Manenberg and the Gugulethu communities will now have access to the Youth Safe-Hub which the Western Cape Premier launched yesterday. We chat to Michael Mpofu, Spokesperson for Premier Helen Zille…

18 May 2016 6 min

Homelessness in South Africa - exploring the policy implications of research

Yesterday The Human Sciences Research Council hosted seminar which highlighted research on homelessness in South Africa. We chat to Dr Chris Desmond, the principal investigator on the study Guest: Dr Chris Desmond Position: the principal investigator on the study

18 May 2016 7 min

Utility Week: Cost Reflective Power Tariff

As you may know various stakeholders are expected to attend the African Utility Week conference which kicked off at the CTICC in Cape Town yesterday. With a range of topics related to energy and water management set to make the agenda of talks at the event, one of the sessions…

18 May 2016 8 min

The Philippi Horticultural Area (PHA)

The Philippi Horticultural Area (PHA) for food and farming campaign is opposing the development of land in the area. In recent months they have been calling on the broader community to support the initiative to protect the area and the Cape Aquifer which they consider to be a vital water…

18 May 2016 10 min

Dial a Ride User Forum feedback on City response to demands

The Dial a Ride Users Forum embarked on a protest march to Provincial Legislature last month and hand over a memorandum to City officials. Their concerns include a wide range of issues affecting persons with disabilities. The City has subsequently responded to the memorandum however the users are not happy…

18 May 2016 9 min

Consumer focus with Wendy Knowler - Vitality change pace of the game

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…

17 May 2016 9 min

I-CAN Centre, Youth complete Google Computer Science First programme

Google Computer Science First which is an international pilot project was recently introduced to youth at the I-CAN Centre in Elsies River. The group of youth who participated in the programme was given the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of the internet and are set to graduate this week. What…

17 May 2016 8 min

Amendment of Draft law to tackle racism in SA

The recent increase of racial slurs in South Africa might soon be viewed as a criminal act if Parliament decides to pass the amendment of the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill later this year. What would this mean for the country and its people we…

17 May 2016 8 min

Access for Disable people in SA

Challenges facing the disabled people are vast and when their concerns are not met they too as South African citizen have the right to be heard. Recently Cape Town based activist took to the street of Cape Town to demand better transport services. We also hear of housing not being…

17 May 2016 8 min

Sector 3 in Elsies River gansterism and crime issues

You might recall earlier this year we reported on the gang violence affecting the Leon Mews Complex, in the Elsies River area. Well it seems that the community is still struggling to deal with matter and are set to host a Public Imbizo this week. To give us an update…

17 May 2016 5 min

Safety Kiosks to prevent crime in Mitchell’s Plain

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…

16 May 2016 7 min