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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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4,577 Episodes
2240 – 2260

Cosatu Threatens Mass Action If Negations Fail

As you may know the recent changes to the taxing laws of the pension funds which will go into effect after 1st March this year will only allow provident fund members access to one third of their money, the rest paid out in instalments. Cosatu union members affected by this…
25 Jan 2016 7 min

The Cape of Good Hope SPCA

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…
24 Jan 2016 8 min

Child Negligence And Safety

This has been a sad week for South Africa as in 2 separate incidents 7 children lost their lives. In a case in the Northern Cape 5 children died after being trapped in an abandoned freezer in their yard and in KZN 4 children were found unconscious in a locked…
22 Jan 2016 10 min

Impact Of Match Fixing On Tennis On Various Levels

Whilst the 2016 tennis season might have kicked off at the Australian Open this week, the good form of Serena Williams’ and farewell of Lleyton Hewitt’s match-fixing is what’s got people talking. VOC presenter Shireen Fisher spoke to Bruce Davidson, Public relation and media manager for Tennis South Africa about…
22 Jan 2016 11 min

Water Shortage South Africa

Water Shortage South Africa facebookpage started out as a vision to help people affected by drought in South Africa quickly turned into a nationwide campaign. VOC producer Quanita Kamaar chats to Caroline Van Saasen founder of the initiative.
21 Jan 2016 9 min

Metrorail On Delays And Cancellations of Trains

Yesterday we received an sms from a listener on how late trains affect commuter. The sms reads as follows ‘’ Slm every morning an announcement on radio is made about the trains running late but yesterday the boss made my son sign a WARNING LETTER for being late because of…
21 Jan 2016 8 min

Immigration Law And The Yasiin Bey (rap name Mos Def) Arrested

Home Affairs recently clarified claims about Yasiin Bey (rap name Mos Def) being arrested in Cape Town last week for allegedly traveling with a fraudulent passport. According to official reports the World Passport he produced, is not recognised by South Africa. Immigration officers also discovered that his spouse and minor…
21 Jan 2016 6 min

Avondale Primary School Learners Missing Out On School

Learners staff and educators were blocked from entering the gates at Avondale Primary School in Atlantis on the West Coast by a group of parents protesting against the alleged dilapidated infrastructure. To tell us more we chat to Councillor Fiona Abrahams and Shane Jeneker chairperson of Avondale Primary School Governing…
21 Jan 2016 9 min

Racism In Society

While the subject of race might have caused friction in the political arena, it’s might also impact on society. To help us more we chat to Gerhard Papenfus, Chief Executive of the National Employers’ Association of South Africa (NEASA) about his recent opinion piece titled RACISM: DO NOT WHITEWASH THE…
20 Jan 2016 10 min

No more baggage-check-in-for Hujaaj

The Saudi Hajj Ministery recently announced that companies responsible for the accommodation of pilgrims traveling on hajj will have an additional task of shipping the luggage of muttamireen traveling to and from the Saudi Kingdom. To tell us more we chat to Sedick Steenkamp the chairperson for Sathoa Guest: Sedick…
20 Jan 2016 7 min

Hanover Park Backyard Dwellers Voncerned About Ongoing Violence

Gang violence in Hanover Park has once again surfaced in the community leaving various organisation concerned about the safety of people living in the area including the backyard dwellers. To tell us more we chat to Ricardo Sedres, director of the backyard dwellers organisation Guest: Ricardo Sedres Position: director of…
20 Jan 2016 8 min

Tips On Budgeting Amidst Inflation

If you pinching onto your change and cringing at the cost of foods then the next interview might help you VOC reporter Najma Bibi Noor Muhhamed spoke to Mohammed Loonat an Investment Analyst at Argon Asset Management for effective budgeting tips
20 Jan 2016 10 min

Could ConCourt bid to oust Zuma save South Africa?

As you may know as a President you should be in the spotlight because you the leader of the country and you are bound to have supporter and haters. Since Zuma filled the seat as presidents the political arena seemed to have become somewhat interesting and chaotic with protest actions…
19 Jan 2016 11 min

Ministerial Youth Excellence Awards

Social entrepreneurs who have managed to create opportunity for youth could be recognised for their contribution via the Ministerial Youth Excellence Awards. To tell us more we speak to Chrischar Rock, researcher consultant for Impumelelo at the Stellenbosch Academy for Social Innovation Guest: Chrischar Rock Position: Researcher consultant for Impumelelo…
19 Jan 2016 8 min

ANC Youth League WC plans MARCH AGAINST RACISM

Whilst the recent ZUMAMUSTFall billboard got people talking it’s also prompted the ANC Youth League to March against Racism. To tell us more we chat to Siyabulela Tom, Head of Communications (ANCYL WC) Guest: Siyabulela Tom Position: Head of Communications (ANCYL WC)
19 Jan 2016 7 min

WCED : SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMS AND PLACEMENT

More than 7000 learners have qualified for supplementary exams. WC education department says this is a learning curb for National Senior Certificate candidates. Meanwhile some parents struggle remains to struggle to find placement for their children. VOC reporter Nailah Cornelissen spoke to Jessica Shelver Spokesperson for Minister Debbie Schafer, Ministry…
18 Jan 2016 6 min

Good News: The Pavement bookworm

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…
18 Jan 2016 8 min

Advise to help safeguard from fake healers

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…
18 Jan 2016 10 min

ZUMAMUSTFALL Billboard

The in your face "Zuma Must Fall" billboard that went up in central Cape Town last week has raised a big question MARK about the source behind the campaign. Social media had also gone crazy with people trying to figure out what it would cost for such a gigantic exercise…
18 Jan 2016 5 min

MJC: Encourage registration for elections

With less than a month before South African set out to registration for the election we focus on the impact that the Muslim community has on the voting process. To tell us more is Nabeweya Malick, Spokesperson for the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC)
18 Jan 2016 10 min
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