VOC Breakfast

Athlone CPF : Mob Justice Killings

There have been so many incidents of crime lately in the Athlone area with residents concerned for their safety. Over the weekend the Athlone gangwatch Facebook page had published disturbing images of a suspected burglar which had allegedly been attacked and killed by members of the community in what has…

15 Mar 2016 10 min

Illegal occupation of land in 10th Avenue Retreat

Over the weekend we received reports of people who had allegedly paid moneys for land in 10th Avenue Retreat. The occupants were forcibly removed by the law enforcement and had apparently paid R50 to registration for the plots. What are the facts surrounding the matter we chat to Kevin Southgate,…

15 Mar 2016 6 min

48-hour hack-a-thon

The case of the four year old girl that was raped and whose mother allegeded they were turned away from Paarl Hospital is concerning matter. The incident has caught the attention of officials who visited the area and identified the need to establish a centre for rape survivors. We chat…

14 Mar 2016 10 min

Application Open for SAHUC Hajj Mission

If you have had the honour of performing your Fard Hajj you would understand what this sacred ritual entails. You might also have some idea of how overwhelming the first experience of Hajj can be. As part of an annual initiative the South African Hajj and Umrah Council creates opportunities…

14 Mar 2016 11 min

AgriSA -Impact of drought on Agriculture

If you visited your local retailer or Vegetable and Fruit store, you might have been shocked by the souring prices and probably noticed a scarcity of greens and fruits on the shelves. If you planning to make a nice tasty green salad then on average you can expect to pay…

14 Mar 2016 7 min

MJC responds to outdated Spur Steak Ranch certification

The Spur Steak Ranch kiosk which was stationed at the Junior Argus Cycle Tour last week has come under fire on social media for operating with an outdated MJC Halal Certificate. To give you some idea about the seriousness of the situation. The Junior Argus Cycle Tour event is attended…

14 Mar 2016 9 min

Good News - UCT Law clinic offers free legal services to the community

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 Mar 2016 7 min

hack-a-thon to create an app that can be used to improve safety and security.

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 Mar 2016 10 min

Look back at Commission of enquiry into policing resources in Khayelisha

The Khayelitsha Commission inquiry was established a few years ago and mandated to investigate complaints on allegations of inefficiency of the South African Police Service (SAPS) stationed at three police stations in Khayelitsha. This week we have seen how the public responded to the killing of the late Ms Sinoxolo…

11 Mar 2016 7 min

WCED respond to Policy on expulsion of pupils

Still on the topic of WCED policy of expulsion of pupils and whether the department might consider reviewing. We chat to Paddy Atwell Director of Communication for the Western Cape Education Department Guest: Paddy Atwell Director of Communication for the Western Cape Education Department Position: Communication for the Western Cape…

11 Mar 2016 9 min

WCED should review its policy on recalcitrant pupils

The recent suspension of South Peninsula’s High’s Principal Brian Isaacs has cast a weight on the educational system and the WCED policy of expulsion of pupils. So how does this impact on educators who want to create a conducive learning environment for all learners and what are practicalities of this…

11 Mar 2016 6 min

Zehpany Nurse

Yesterday the Western Cape High Court handed down the Judgement in the Zephany Nurse case. The 51-year-old Lavender Hill woman, whom Nurse believed was her mother, was found guilty of all 3 charges against her. While this might be a victory for the Nurse family, Zephany is the one who…

11 Mar 2016 8 min

Good News: Determination to help others pay off

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 Mar 2016 6 min

‪#‎BlackLivesMatter campaign.

The recent killings of two teenage girls have received mixed response from public questioning the attention given to the two incidents. The #‎BlackLivesMatter campaign was subsequently started in response to the way in which the death of a young girl killed in a toilet had received attention compared to the…

10 Mar 2016 7 min

R1,65 Million Damage To City Housing Project

The City of Cape Town has assessed the damage caised by the recent petrol bombing and the vandalism of more than 100 units between 25 and 27 February 2016. To tell us more , we are joined online by... Guest : Councillor Benedicta Van Minnen Position: Mayoral Committee Member For…

10 Mar 2016 4 min

Good News

As we all know the countdown to ABSA Cape Epic which is one of the worlds’ most prestigious cycling events has begun. Today in studio we have CPUT Alumni who has been chosen to participate in the race. Welcome Seraj Abrahams Guest: Seraj Abrahams Position: Participant in the race

10 Mar 2016 7 min

Challenges Facing the People of Sri-Lanka and the People of Palestine

For Israeli Apartheid Week the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and The South African Tamil Federation held an event lastnight and invited Yasmin Sooka, Director of Foundation for Human Rights to deliver a talk. She discussed the Similarities and Challenges Facing the People of Sri-Lanka and the People of Palestine”. To tell…

10 Mar 2016 9 min

Corruption Watch report on role of public in combating corruption in 2015

The Corruption Watch stated that public participation plays a big role in the fight against corruption. In 2015 there were more people who took a stand and reported incidents of corruption. To tell us more is Ronald Menoe, Stakeholder manager of Corruption Watch Guest: Ronald Menoe Position Stakeholder manager

10 Mar 2016 9 min

Support for Ashley Kriel Grows

Support for Ashley Kriel seems to be gaining momentum as more people are becoming vocal about the investigation into Ashley Kriel's death. Earlier this year Nadine Cloete revealed her plans of documenting Kriels life and this week An online petition had caught the attention of many who support the reopening…

10 Mar 2016 8 min

Department : Increase Accidents Worrying

Sitting in Cape Town traffic requires a world of patience, it might even make you feel agitated or think up ways to avoid backed up traffic on the roads. Yesterday we received reports about a four car pile-up on Jakes Gerwel Drive in Mitchells Plain claiming the life traffic officer…

9 Mar 2016 7 min