VOC Breakfast

Pro/ Cons of Working abroad

As you may know South Africa has a high unemployment rate which might push people to seek better opportunities beyond our boarder or abroad. Whilst the idea of working in another country might sound appealing, proper preparation could help you reap the full benefits. To help us understand the complexity…

3 Feb 2016 8 min

Good News : Internship empowering programme

For our feel good story this morning we have Sive Fana on the line to speak to us about her experience within the City of Cape Town’s Urban Sustainability Internship Programme. This internship offers students the opportunity to enhance their academic knowledge which results in making them more marketable for…

3 Feb 2016 5 min

Theft costing the City’s Utility Services Directorate R30 million

Theft of water and sanitation, electricity, and solid waste infrastructure over the past few months has resulted in the City losing more than R30 million. To tell us more we chat to Councillor Ernest Sonnenberg, Mayoral Committee Member for Utility Services, City of Cape Town Guest: Councillor Ernest Sonnenberg Position:…

3 Feb 2016 5 min

23 years sentence for Valencia Farmer's killer

An Eerste River man, who had implicated in the rape and murder of Valencia Farmer in 1999, received a 23 year prison sentence in the Blue Downs Regional Court yesterday. Community Women Action was set up in response to Farmer's murder and has been offering support to the Farmer family…

3 Feb 2016 7 min

President Jacob Zuma announced that he is willing to pay back money

Hhe spent on his private residence at Nkandla, in Kwa-Zulu Natal. This comes after the Constitutional Court has ordered him to give back an amount determined by the Auditor-General Thembekile Kimi Makwetu, and Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan. To comment on this we now chat to Guest : Mousia Lekota (AKA…

3 Feb 2016 6 min

Bo- Kaap Heritage

Whilst the property value of housing in Bo- Kaap might tempt residents to sell, the area is becoming a tourist hub and creating opportunities for the people residing colourful town. To tell us more we speak to Osman Shaboodien: Bo-Kaap Civic Association chairperson Guest: Osman Shaboodien Position: Bo-Kaap Civic Association…

3 Feb 2016 7 min

-Update on Hout Bay Fires

As you may know the community of Imizamo Yethu informal settlement in Hout Bay has once again been hit with fire which has displaced many families living in the informal settlement. Here to update us with information regarding the situation is Councillor Benedicta Van Minnen, Mayoral Committee Member for Human…

2 Feb 2016 6 min

Fire

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…

2 Feb 2016 5 min

The Al Quds foundation project for GAZA

As you may know, Gaza recently experienced heavy storms which resulted in power cuts and major floods which left many homeless and destroyed roads and agricultural farms. The Al Quds foundation recently launched a project which will aid the people of Gaza. To elaborate more on this topic we have…

2 Feb 2016 8 min

Blacklisting : Student failure to repay NSFAS

The current problem NSFAS is facing is the fact that students whom have graduated are refusing to repay their loans which they received during their tertiary education. To speak more about the topic we speak to Mr Mandla Cele, NSFAS Senior Manager : University Support Guest:, Mr Mandla Cele Position:…

2 Feb 2016 7 min

WCED cautions against the operating of illegal schools

The Western Cape Education department has launched an investigation into the Illegal operations of independent schools, which might face criminal charges if they are found guilty of teaching pupils and not registered with the department. VOC producer Quanita Kamaar spoke to Minister Debbie Schafer, Western Cape Minister of Education and…

2 Feb 2016 6 min

Elsies River community restoring dignity amidst crime in area

As you may know the recent incident of violence in Elsies River had resulted in a temporary diversion of Patients to the Tygerberg Hospital and Delft Day Hospital. Though the operation at these Hospitals have been restored their might still be a general concerns amongst residents and vistors regarding safety…

2 Feb 2016 9 min

Safety measure on Table Mountain

As you may a body of a man was recently discovered on Table Mountain trail and police investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances of the death. This incident might have sparked questions what is being done to ensure visitors safety to Table Mountain National park. To tell us…

1 Feb 2016 8 min

Shukrul Mubeen water project

Now last week, VOC launched the Shukrul Mubeen water project on air, and the response has been absolutely phenomenal. It’s something we felt we had to chat about again this morning, as it’s been incredible to see the outpouring of support from our listeners and the broader community So basically,…

1 Feb 2016 9 min

Footie chat with Haanim Galvaan

Well we’re starting to hear the voice of Soccer Laduma writer Haanim Galvaan a lot more here on the breakfast show and three days a week, we’re gonna chat football. And Haanim won’t just be giving the latest scores, but also looking at the latest signings, deals, football dramas, maybe…

1 Feb 2016 19 min

Uncertainty over 2015 academic year

Following a turbulent end to the 2015 academic year, the University of Western Cape is currently underway with registrations for the 2016 academic year. Although the much publicized unrest has subsided; there are still a lot of uncertainties regarding the future of many students. Now to chat more about this,…

1 Feb 2016 12 min

Impact of drought on the PHA

Now we know the continuous drought facing the country has left farmers hardest hit at the moment, so this morning we thought it would be interesting to understand the impact on the wet and farmlands of the Phillipi Horticultural Area (PHA) – the breadbasket of the Western Cape. Joining us…

1 Feb 2016 10 min

What happens when there is a murder reported?

South Africans often complain about the slow pace of the justice system in SA, but have you ever wondered what is the legal procedure when there is a murder in our country? Last year saw a spate of murders from PE teacher Jayde Panayotoui to Fatima Patel, and, in both…

1 Feb 2016 10 min

Horse movement restrictions to come into effect on 1 February

A ban on the direct movement of horses into the Western Cape’s African Horse Sickness (AHS) Controlled Area zones comes into effect today. It basically means that all horses entering the province’s AHS Controlled Area will spend 14 days at a stop-quarantine facility. To help us understand the impact of…

31 Jan 2016 8 min

The Student Funding Gap And The ‘Missing Middle’

Now we know Fees Must Fall is still a hot topic and this debate will resurface again as universities open their doors next month. So much has been said about NSFAS and the challenges facing student funding. Now in her research, Anele Mtwesi from the Helen Suzman Foundation looks at…

28 Jan 2016 10 min