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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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Human Rights Commission

It’s Human Rights Day! If you are at home then you should count yourself lucky. But how lucky are you and what do you know about the importance of this day. We chat to Mr Karam Singh Western Cape Provincial Manager, Human Rights Commission Guest: Mr Karam Singh Position: Western…
21 Mar 2016 7 min

Post Analysis on ANC National Meeting

The past few days might have been the most difficult period for President Jacobs Zuma who has been criticised for his alleged involvement with the Gupta family and their influence on decisions made by the state. The other aspect to this matter is the ANC National Meeting which concluded yesterday…
21 Mar 2016 9 min

City : Return Green Point Market

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…
20 Mar 2016 8 min

Surrey Estate canal shortcut a safety concern

Cutting down your travel time might seem like a good idea but if you not sure about your safety then you should probably consider a safer route. We’ve received reports of criminal activity taking place along the Elsieskraal canal which flows through Surrey Estate has become a breeding ground for…
18 Mar 2016 9 min

Good News - West Bank Primary pupils

The idea of going to the theatre might make you feel excited especially if the production interests you. Perhaps it’s a play about the past, a well-known story or your childhood hero. But what happens if you come from a disadvantaged community with limited resources and finally get a chance…
18 Mar 2016 6 min

City Improvement districts alerts: GANGS TARGETING ATM CLIENTS

ATM banking is a convenient way to access money but can might also be dangerous. We often here of people being robbed, in some cases it can happen right under your nose with thieve who seem to have their things together with operation well organised. But just how organised are…
18 Mar 2016 5 min

Good News -Rev Philip Bam – receives the RW Bowen award

Yesterday the South African National Council for the Blind (SANCB) honoured Mr Philip Bam, the former Executive Director and current Vice President of League of Friends of the Blind, with the RW Bowen award. So what is the significance of the award we chat to Philip Bam? Guest: Philip Bam…
17 Mar 2016 8 min

City of Cape Town: Myciti building project

Still on the topic of the Myciti building project and the dispute between City of Cape Town plans to appeal we chat to Councillor Brett Herron, Mayoral Committee Member: Transport for Cape Town, City of Cape Town Guest: Councillor Brett Herron Position: Mayoral Committee Member: Transport for Cape Town, City…
17 Mar 2016 5 min

South Road Family Association: Myciti building process of the project

As you may know 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 which they subsequently won at the Cape High Court. Even though the association had been successful with the court case,…
17 Mar 2016 11 min

Who is to blame for increase of food prices-Farmers or Retailers

Earlier this week we reported on the impact of the drought on pricing and the fact there has been a visible increase in price of product at retail outlets. Should farmers be held accountable for the increase of cost or are retailers the ones profiteering off the crisis. We chat…
17 Mar 2016 8 min

Emergency safety project for Ocean View and Masiphumelele residence

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 Mar 2016 7 min

Consumer Focus with Wendy Knowler

Well now we have our weekly consumer focus with Wendy Knowler, an award-winning consumer journalist with The Times. Her column, In Your Corner, is published in The Times every Monday. Wendy is online to tell us about her recent article: Statements are not fun to read - all that tiny…
16 Mar 2016 8 min

SA-led rescue mission saves Yemeni baby

Good News has no bounds and even if you are from a war-torn country you should never give up hope in the mercy of the Creator and the help of the global community. Yazan Yousif Qade is an infant born in Yemen and required special medical treatment for his little…
16 Mar 2016 7 min

National Consumer Commission - Improper labelling of food products

If you not comparing pricing of food you bound to check labelling of products on the shelves. With yesterday marking World Consumer Rights Day the National Consumer Commission highlighted the issues around improper labelling of food products at an event hosted by the Limpopo Department of Economic Development. We chat…
16 Mar 2016 9 min

MEC - Educate Community About the Prevention of Organised Crime

Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, accompanied by SAPS and community policing forums addressed residents of Heideveld and Manenberg on education about the Prevention of Organised Crime yesterday. VOC Journalist, Ra'eesah Isaacs was in the area and filed this report…
16 Mar 2016 5 min

Entries Open for 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year® competition

As you may know entrepreneurs play a vital role in contributing to the economy and creating job opportunities for the unemployed. Whilst their efforts might seem to be unnoticed the annual 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year® competition is a platform created to reward and acknowledge the hard work of successful…
15 Mar 2016 7 min

Love your library, March

Guess What? It’s South African Library Week which runs from 11 – 21 March 2016. To increase awareness about the week the Central Library will be embarking on the “Love your library” march later today. To tell us about the logistics of the march and other initiatives we chat to…
15 Mar 2016 10 min

UWC launch Centre for Diversity in Counselling and Psychotherapy

The University of the Western Cape recently launched the Centre for Diversity in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Which aims to connect role-players within the psychology sector who are able to contribute to research and advocacy interventions and develop policies to address the different challenges within society? To tell us more we…
15 Mar 2016 7 min

UCT Centre of Safety and Violence - Mob Justice attack

Still on the topic of the incident of the alleged Mob justice attack in the Athlone area, we take a look at the possible reasons which might push people to take the law into their own hands as opposed to following legal steps against criminals. We chat to Professor Guy…
15 Mar 2016 8 min
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