VOC Breakfast

Consumer focus with Wendy Knowler - Seeking the green consensus

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…

10 May 2016 6 min

Corruption watch

The Open Government Partnership (OGP) in Cape Town, South Africa has launched its third National Action Plan (NAP) and this includes a strong commitment to creating a public register of beneficial ownership information. Corruption Watch wants to actively engage with government on the issue of beneficial ownership, which includes monitoring…

10 May 2016 7 min

Railway Safety Regulator SA

After the recent attacks on the railway stations Railway Safety regulator has decided to create awareness on the role of the Railway Safety Regulator and the awareness campaigns that the RSR conducts to create awareness and promote safe railway behavior. To speak to us more bout this is CEO Of…

10 May 2016 11 min

Public Transport Voice opposing price hike feedback on campaign launch

Metro rail is becoming very costly and the commuters are the ones who suffer from these price increases. As a means of achieving quality public transport for all the Public Transport Voice organization held a campaign to oppose the annual price hike which is set to take place in July…

10 May 2016 5 min

Nyanga resources feedback

So about two weeks ago we spoke about the residents of Nyanga who marched to the station Commander of Nyanga Police station and handed over a memorandum. The community has received a positive response regarding the memorandum and a way forward has been discussed. To tell us more we have…

10 May 2016 8 min

Good News - Islamic relief raises

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…

9 May 2016 10 min

Entrepreneur CBD Kiosk

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…

9 May 2016 7 min

New regulations to end illegal deductions

In the last few months we have received numerous complaints from listeners who had been short changed after monies had been deducted from their social grants accounts. In some cases people have lost a portion of money while others were completely cash strapped. Well, the good news is that this…

9 May 2016 9 min

Accreditation list update

The much anticipated SAHUC haj accreditation list was recently released and individuals who made it onto the list had until the 3rd of May to accept the accreditation and choose an operator. How many people have secured their spot we chat to Shaheen Essop, SAHUC president Guest: Shaheen Essop Position:…

9 May 2016 8 min

DA calls on SAPS to take death threats against Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela

The Democratic Alliance has called on the South African Police Services to take alleged threats against Public Protector Thuli Madonsela seriously. This follows reports over the weekend revealing that Madonsela is apparently living in fear after receiving a tip off that her life is in danger. The Sunday Times is…

9 May 2016 9 min

CPUT’s launch Campaign to fight crime

In recent weeks Racism and discrimination has been a heated topic in South Africa, from people venting racial slurs on social media to members of Parliament being criticised for their actions, these issues seems to be spiralling out of control. In response to the fight against racism CPUT’s Student Affairs…

9 May 2016 6 min

Plainsman features series on Mitchells Plain turning 40

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…

8 May 2016 9 min

Good News - MASA making progress in Meningitis awareness

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…

8 May 2016 8 min

ISIS narrative with Youth

A lot of emphasis has been placed on the ideas and principles of the Islamic state (IS) and the methods of communicating that are particularly different to other terrorist organisations. This includes being exceptionally tactful with technology which may be enticing to youth. But how is the narrative playing into…

6 May 2016 5 min

Supplementary Exams boost Western Cape pass rate

If you reside in the Western Cape and you’ve recently passed the supplementary exams for the 2015 National Senior Certificate (NSC), you can give yourself a pat on the back. Your efforts has helped push up the Western Cape pass rate. So where does this place us with the rest…

6 May 2016 4 min

City Law Enforcement strengthen force with fresh recruits

The recent appointment of more than 40 Law Enforcement officers will go a long way in helping safety officials address the issues of crime in the City. They include crime fighting members who were part of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and are experienced with backgrounds in the Stabilisation…

6 May 2016 7 min

Religion in Politics

The altercation between EEF MP Nazier Paulsen and DA MP Yusuf Cassiem has been a hot debate in recent days, particularly because Nazier accused Yusuf of being a kafir a term we know is frowned upon in Islam. A lot of people have been criticising the behaviour of the politicians…

6 May 2016 10 min

Good News- Shoprite #ActForChange initiative financial relief to youth

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…

5 May 2016 5 min

IMA welcomes new leader

Solly Suleman a well-known figure within the Muslim community and pharmacist by profession was recently inaugurated as the new president of The Islamic Medical Association (IMA) of South Africa. VOC’s Thakira Desai spoke Mr Suleman and filed this report

5 May 2016 6 min

Good News - Youtuber doing for the homeless

Devon Wayne Saunders is well-known for his funny videos on the YouTube channel, Devdondidit. His recent outdoor experience and #WeDidIt Winter Campaign is not only heart-warming but will also bound to bring smiles on the faces of many homeless who brave the streets. Guest: Devon Wayne Saunders Position: popular Youtuber…

5 May 2016 10 min