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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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1880 – 1900

Shukrul to host International Qari’s at Qiraah Programme today

The recitation of the Quraan will be eliminating the masjid of Shukral Mubeen in Lansdowne hosting renowned international Qari’s. For more on the event we chat to Sheikh Muhhamad Philander the co-ordinator of the programme Guest: Sheikh Muhhamad Philander Position: the co-ordinator of the programme
29 Apr 2016 8 min

COSATU host 30 Anniversary May Day Rally

During the apartheid regime people who had been marginalised not only struggling to live and move around freely but also had difficulty with the inequalities of employment opportunities which existed. Before South Africa become a democratic country the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) was formed as the there…
29 Apr 2016 7 min

Residents comment - Blikkiesdorp resident’s demands clarity on future

Residents from the Blikkiesdorp informal settlement situated near the Cape Town International Airport marched to the Mayor office earlier this week demanding answers about the City’s plans to relocate them. We chat to Etienne Claasen secretary of the Blikkiesdorp Joint Committee Guest: Etienne Claasen Position: secretary of the Blikkiesdorp Joint…
29 Apr 2016 7 min

City of Cape Town comment: Blikkiesdorp resident’s demands clarity on future

Still on the topic of Blikkiesdorp and the residents marching to the Mayor De lille office for answers on plans to relocate people who have been living in the informal settlement for several years. We chat to Guest: Councillor Benedicta van Minnen Position: Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, City…
29 Apr 2016 6 min

Sports Transformation - Should corporates get involved?

Sports transformation has been one of the big debates in South Africa this week after Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula announced his department's intention to withdraw funding from the country's major sports bodies if they do not meet transformation targets. He said Athletics SA, Cricket SA, Rugby SA and Netball SA…
28 Apr 2016 8 min

Zuma Must Go march

The mother city came alive on Freedom Day yesterday as hundreds of capetonians from all walks of life joined together for the Zuma Must Fall protest. A number of civil society organisations under different umbrellas came together for one common goal – Zuma must resign as president. Raeesah Isaacs was…
28 Apr 2016 6 min

Nyanga residents stage sit-in at police station

Now recently, we covered Nyanga residents’ concerns over crime, after a string of gang related shootings. Yesterday, a group of residents staged a sit-in at the Nyanga police station, demanding justice, police visibility and the establishment of a task team to investigate gang activities. For more on this, we have…
28 Apr 2016 7 min

SOPOC Steps Into Malema Saga

As we know, South Africa's security agencies and the ANC are gearing to crack down on EFF leader Julius Malema over his threat to take up arms against the state. Malema made the comments in an Al Jazeera interview on Sunday. State Security Minister David Mahlobo and Police Minister Nathi…
28 Apr 2016 9 min

Feel Good feature - Bredasdorp Masjid project

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…
27 Apr 2016 10 min

Technology give Blind pupil hope

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…
27 Apr 2016 8 min

People with Disability to march to Parliment

The Dial a Ride Users Forum will be embarking on a protest march to parliament on tomorrow the 28th April to hand over a memorandum to government. The concerns which they are voicing include a wide range of issues affecting persons with disabilities. We chat to Debbie Bedien, spokesperson for…
27 Apr 2016 7 min

COSATU meet with Metrorail at Conferences

As you may know the recent damage to Metrorail infrastructure has resulted in commuters running late for work and might have even cost you extra, if you were using alternative transport. In some cases workers who arrived late have had money deducted from their salaries. So the recent damage to…
27 Apr 2016 6 min

Freedom and the Economy

Still on the topic of Freedom day we unpack issues relating to the economy and inequalities within South Africa. VOC Thakira Desai filed this report
27 Apr 2016 10 min

Freedom Day special

As we celebrate Freedom Day, joins us in a walk down memory lane and hear some of our wise seniors speak about the day South Africa became a Free and Democratic 22 years ago.
27 Apr 2016 12 min

MyCiTi Infrastructure damaged in Dunoon

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…
26 Apr 2016 7 min

(SAMNET) SURVEY on Muslims Participation in Politics & Elections

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…
26 Apr 2016 10 min

Logistics :ZumaMustGo campaign march on Freedom Day

With more than 20 years having passed since South Africa first experienced a non-racial democratic election in 1994.The country will once again be celebrating Freedom day on 27th April. But this time round the political tension and mixed reactions towards the current leadership of our country might not reflect the…
26 Apr 2016 7 min

Observatory Library

The City of Cape Town has a rich heritage which includes public places accessed for literature and resources. Today we bring you the Good News about The 110th anniversary of the Observatory Library, yes you heard right the library has been around for more than two decades and we chat…
26 Apr 2016 7 min

Nyanga residence to march for more Police resources

With crime being on the increase in the Nyanga area. The lives of residents in the community including that of officials are at risk. In response to concerns raised by those affected by crime in the area a planned march is set to take place where a memorandum will be…
26 Apr 2016 6 min
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