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VOC Breakfast

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
2260 – 2280

Feedback - TANA BARU REMEMBRANCE DAY

The Tana Baru trust hosted a Remembrance Day yesterday to commemorated 130th anniversary of the historic Tana Baru cemetery riots. To give us feedback on the Dr Adiel Bassier, co-ordinator of the event
18 Jan 2016 9 min

City warns: Hot days a risk

The unfavourable temperatures that have been forecasted for this month possess as great risk for environment and people in the City. To tell us more we now chat to Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, City of Cape Town
18 Jan 2016 7 min

Parliament to discuss over-the-top (OTT) internet services

With businesses and consumer set to feel the pressure of the weakened rand, people might steer to more affordable products or services to ease their financial burdens. Whilst WhatsApp and Skype usage have gained momentum amongst consumers, it’s not been rewarding for telecommunications companies. VOC reporter Umarah Hartley spoke to…
18 Jan 2016 5 min

Sahuc update

With renovations set to continue for another eighteen months to two years before the Gharam is complete. SAHUC President, Shaheen Essop explained that press statements in the Kingdom state that the current temporary tawaf facility will be removed around the Kaba at the end of January. VOC Journalist, Ra'eesah Isaacs…
13 Jan 2016 5 min

Rahmaniyeh Primary School

We now chat to Abdullah Rawoot the Principal at Rahmaniyeh Primary School and Shireen Jaffer the Deputy Principal
13 Jan 2016 8 min

Madrassa tur Rajaa Secondary

Whilst Western Cape’s earned top position in the country with the matric results there are some school within the province that made the 100 % pass mark. Madrassa tur Rajaa Secondary in Strand being one of them To tell us more and possible give us the secret method to success…
13 Jan 2016 5 min

THE WESTERN CAPE NSC 2015 AWARDS CEREMONY

Whilst you were doing the last minute shopping and running around for school stuff, the Premier of the Western Cape, Helen Zille, yesterday hosted the annual ceremony honouring the top achieving learners as well as top achieving schools in the Western Cape. VOC reporter Umrah Hartley was at the event…
13 Jan 2016 8 min

Beat the back to school financial blues

We start off the show with some helpful tips to help you overcome the financial blues and hopefully make up for some of those unwelcomed costs speaking to Estelle Nagel, Communications Manager at Gumtree SA
13 Jan 2016 9 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. This morning, Wendy is online to chat about the pros and cons of Loyalty programmes
13 Jan 2016 11 min

WESTERN CAPE DISASTER MANAGEMENT ON RELIEF EFFORTS TO ASSIST FARMERS WITH DROUGH

There’s some relief for Western Cape farmers and some rural towns hit by the ongoing drought, with government set to channel funds into efforts to assist them.The national and provincial disaster management centres yesterday declared parts of the Western Cape disaster zones in the wake of the worst drought in…
11 Jan 2016 9 min

Fire Safety Tips - presented by Nailah Cornelissen

The South African Weather Service has been warning of extremely high fire conditions in parts of the Western Cape recently. Due to high temperatures and dry conditions veldfires have been common around the Western Cape. Fire and Rescue teams are spreading fire prevention awareness. VOC Journalist Nailah Cornelissen speaks to…
11 Jan 2016 3 min

Ministry of Education Spokesperson on Enrolment Enquiries

VOC has been inundated with calls from concerned parents regarding questions around what to about not being able to enrol their child in school yet. The 2016 school year is fast approaching time is limited. Spokesperson for Minister of Education in the Western Cape, Jessica Shelver is online to offer…
11 Jan 2016 7 min

Gun Control - Presented by Umarah Hartley

With many people using guns to allegedly protect themselves from intruders and with the high rate in gun violence people would expect the government to clamp down on gun laws. Voc journalist Umrah Hartley looked into the issue of gun control and filed this report.
11 Jan 2016 8 min

FOCUS ON PARENT READINESS AND SUPPORT FOR LEARNERS AHEAD OF 2016 SCHOOL YEAR.

As the commencement of the 2016 school year nears, educators take on another year of responsibility towards educating young hopefuls. While teachers play a pivotal role in the learning process, parents too need to offer support to their children in order to encourage positive attitudes towards school. Joining us online…
11 Jan 2016 21 min

Feel Good News : Spine Road High

With all the social problems plaguing our society we’ve decided to track down some of the positive community stories. This morning we bring you some Feel Good News and catch up with Mr Riyaad Najaar the principal at Spine Road High School in Mitchells Plain chatting about some of the…
17 Dec 2015 9 min
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