VOC Breakfast

Social Audit launched to support campaign for Affordable housing in CBD

Yesterday we focused on activism group filing a court application to stop the transfer of land to a private developer. We also know that the organisation Reclaim the City held a protest at the legislature yesterday regarding this matter. We now focus on Ndifuna Ukwazi launching a Social Audit campaign…

14 Apr 2016 5 min

Food Security: Why are social grants failing to eradicate hunger?

While South Africa might have a social protection system its seems like hunger is still a problem and people are struggling to make ends meet. Yesterday The Centre of Excellence in Food Security and the Institute for Development Studies at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), held a seminar…

14 Apr 2016 6 min

Al Imaad Winter Warmer project

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13 Apr 2016 10 min

Grooter Schuur boast Innovation programme

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13 Apr 2016 8 min

Heideveld housing concerns

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…

13 Apr 2016 8 min

Madina Institute Youth Day Event

In this day and age it seems that the youth is battling to balance everyday life with spirituality. Sometimes they just need a bit of encouragement when they go astray. Well the Making faith real again spiritual programme might just be the answer to their problems. Guest: Saleema Jaffer Position:…

13 Apr 2016 6 min

ANC breaking ranks

Following the recent developments with the Concourt ruling on President Jacob Zuma Nkandla homestead and Gupta’s more problems seem to be coming to the fore. The ANC ranks seem to be breaking down with leadership role President Zuma being questioned by members within the party. To help us understand the…

13 Apr 2016 11 min

Reclaim the City

A group of activists have voiced concerns about the sale of land in the Sea Point area which was apparently supposed to be used for affordable housing and rental opportunities. The land has subsequently been sold to a private developer and the pending transfer. Earlier this week Reclaim the City…

13 Apr 2016 9 min

MEC Dan Plato visits Bonteheuvel

The people living in Bonteheuwel face a daily struggle with the ongoing gang war and crime being a big concern in the area. Yesterday the Western Cape Community Safety MEC Dan Plato met with community leaders and residents in the area encouraging locals to report crime. We chat to Minister…

13 Apr 2016 9 min

Hotel Staff training on - How to spot child abusers

Still on the topic of the training being offered to hotel staff aimed at addressing the child sex trade we chat to Patrick Solomons, Director of Molo Songololo Guest: Patrick Solomons Position: Director of Molo Songololo

12 Apr 2016 11 min

Hotel Staff training on How to spot child abusers

Potential child abusers who might be using tourism infustructure to facilitate sexual crimes against children might just be in for a major surprize. A recent training programme initiated by Molo Songolo and Fair Trade Toursim will equip hotel staff with basic skills to help identify potential child abusers and their…

12 Apr 2016 5 min

SA System of rehabilitating of inmates a concern

Crime is an ongoing challenge for many communities who are often held prisoners in their own areas. Just yesterday we highlighted the current state of gansterism in Manenberg. We also know that civil societies like GansterismMustFall and various community structures have protested against crime, pressurising government officials to address the…

12 Apr 2016 9 min

Update METRORAIL arson attacks

Commuters who make use of trains were faced with delays because of the recent destruction of ten carriages gutted by a fire at Cape Town Train Station on Saturday. What is extent of the damage and what can commuters expect we chat to Riana Scott, spokesperson for Metrorail Guest: Riana…

12 Apr 2016 4 min

Cape Argus #TheDignityProject

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11 Apr 2016 8 min

Voters Final Registration turnout

With the election set to take place in August and the final registration for the Municipal Elections 2016 concluding yesterday. It would be interesting to findout what the turnout had been like over the weekend. We chat to Courtney Sampson, Provincial Electoral Officer for the Electoral Commission of South Africa…

11 Apr 2016 6 min

Dunoon protestors marched to Civic Centre for land

You might recall the Dunoon Protest which happened along the N7 earlier this month. Well the same group took to the streets of the CBD on Friday marching to the Civic Centre to demanding access to land which they have forcibly been removed from. WE were at the march and…

11 Apr 2016 3 min

Manenberg Gang violence update

Residence living in Manenberg are concerned about their safety and the ongoing shootings in the area. In recent month more than 18 people have lost their lives due to the gang violence in the area. A recent incident a pupil from a high school in the area had been fatally…

11 Apr 2016 9 min

Golden Hour Luncheon – sentiments

Fun, laughter, entertainment and good food was enjoyed by Voice of the Cape listeners who attended the annual Golden Hour Luncheon which took place on Saturday at the Darul Islam High School hall. Besides all the eating and catching up moments, listeners also got to meet VOC staff on the…

11 Apr 2016 7 min

Concerned parents and SGB host meeting Western Cape Sport School

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10 Apr 2016 4 min

Muslim memorial service for traffic official

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10 Apr 2016 6 min