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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
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STUDENT PROTEST : DAMAGE AND COST ANALYSIS

As you may know the recent student protest at the University of the Western Cape and CPUT has led to the cancellation of the academic activities. The institutes have also incurred sustained structural damage to property due to alleged vandalism by protestors To tell us more is Thokozile Ntshiqa, Executive…
18 Nov 2015 5 min

SA ISSUE ARREST AGAINST FOUR ISRAELI COMMANDERS

The Directorate of the Priority Crimes Investigation Unit of the South African Police Services have issued warrants of arrests against four Israeli commanders from the Israeli Navy and Israeli Defence Force (IDF), who were responsible for the attacks on the Mavi Marmara. The ship was part of a flotilla of…
18 Nov 2015 8 min

IMPACT OF CRIME ON LEARNERS AND STUDENTS IN HANOVER PARK

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…
17 Nov 2015 8 min

WOMEN LEGAL CENTRE

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…
17 Nov 2015 9 min

THE #FEES MUST FALL @ UWC

The #feesMustFall UWC movement has admitted to losing control of students as protest actions intensified on campus recently. VOC Journalist, raeesah Isaacs spoke to member of the movement, Mnqobi Ngubane to find out more…. Guest : Mnqobi Ngubane
17 Nov 2015 9 min

FREE PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION ON PROPERTY OWNERSHIP

Buying or selling of property can be complicated especially if you have limited knowledge about the industry. VOC producer spoke to Annette Evans the General Manager for the Institute of Estate Agents of South Africa about the upcoming free public information session on Property Ownership Guest : Annette Evans
17 Nov 2015 5 min

D6 COMMUNITY OPPOSE DEVELOPMENT

A proposed residential development in District Six has been opposed by community living in the area. Concerned residents and District Six Community Forums have raised concerned about lack of consultation and the long term impact the development will have on rate payers in the area. To tell us more... Guest:…
17 Nov 2015 7 min

FEES MUST FALL PARENTS SOLIDARITY COMMITTEE

As you may know UWC and CPUT have been in the spotlight for the recent violent protest actions. Whilst the story has received a lot of attention questioned around alleged police brutality and the conduct of students during these demonstrations have also come to light. And the institutions have now…
17 Nov 2015 6 min

JOB READINESS FOR AFTER MATRICS

Another class of matrics will be finishing their school career soon. Not everyone will have an opportunity to find immediate employment, especially without experience. We now speak to... Guest : Mike Klink Position : Employment readiness coach and career mentor for some practical tips to boost your chances of employment.
16 Nov 2015 8 min

Ottery CPF: Violence in Ottery and Grassy Park

Whilst the community of Grassy Park and the surrounding areas of Ottery might be aware of the elements of gangsterism. The recent string of violence has concerned residents fearing for their safety. To tell us more is Reverend Philip Bam chairperson of the Community Police Forum in Grassy Park Guest:…
16 Nov 2015 15 min

STELLENBOSCH LANGUAGE TRANFORMATION

Now Stellenbosch University announced a historic move to revise its language policy changing the primary language instruction from Afrikaans to English. As you may know protesting groups, such as Open Stellenbosch and the South African Students' Congress, have been very vocal about transformation at the institution. To chat about the…
16 Nov 2015 7 min

CPF PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS

A new chairperson was recently elected to oversee the Community Police forums in the Province. To give us an overview on the developments in the CPF structure is Hanif Loonat the chairperson Cluster Community Police Forum (CPF) Guest: Hanif Loonat Position: chairperson Cluster Community Police Forum (CPF) (Title could change…
16 Nov 2015 2 min

WORLD SHAKEN BY PARIS AND BEIRUT ATTACKS

Now the biggest news story this weekend was without a doubt the Paris attacks, which left about 130 people dead on Friday night. France declared three days of national mourning. And now a huge manhunt is under way for surviving members and accomplices of the Islamic State group, which claimed…
16 Nov 2015 13 min

OVERVIEW ON FRACKING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS MEETINGS

Whilst some parts of the World has been using fracking to revolutionize their energy industry, this topic has sparked debate in South Africa. Public across the province were given an opportunity to engage with scientist who had conducted research on the effect of fracking. To tell us make sense of…
13 Nov 2015 9 min

SOMERSET WEST FESTIVAL MOBILES TRADING WORRY CONTINUE

The Somerset West Festival under the Lights an annual attraction during the festive season is a long standing traditional meeting space.  As you may know traders are in a bit of a worry about the proposed changes to this year’s event. The organiser met with SAPS earlier this week to…
13 Nov 2015 7 min

CAPE TOWN MINSTRELS CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION

Whilst the festive season is said to attract many visitors to Cape Town it's the Cape Minstrel Carnival which has been a focal part of the New Year’s celebrations for many people who visit the city. Like all major events there are certain logical and financial matters that need to…
13 Nov 2015 8 min

HANOVER PARK GANG VIOLENCE DISRUPT SCHOOLS- JESSICA SHELVER

A fatal shoot out in Hanover Park had shaken up parents who rushed to collect their children at a few schools in the area. Police was later deployed to monitor the situation as many learners are currently busy with exams. To tell us more is tell us more is….. Guest:…
13 Nov 2015 5 min

WORKING MOMS AT RISK OF NERVOUS BREAKDOWN

A recent poll conducted by Parma Dynamics revealed that the demands work and family responsibilities is driving more working moms in SA to the brink of a nervous breakdown. VOC producer Quanita Kamaar spoke to Wilmi Hudsonberg about the survey . Guest : Wilmo Hudsonberg Position : Spokesperson of Pharma…
12 Nov 2015 8 min

WCED: Stress importance of school enrolled for 2016

As you may know the Department of Education in the Western Cape has made numerous calls to parents who have delayed registration for 2016. With a few more weeks to go before schools close for the December Holidays, officials are working hard to tie up all the loose ends of…
12 Nov 2015 5 min

Spotlight on Youth - Child Gauge 2015

In a recent study released by the South African Child Gauge, more than half of the countries youth are living in poverty and are faced with low education and unemployment. The Gauge, looked at youth between the ages of 15 and 24 and, is the annual publication of the Children's…
12 Nov 2015 6 min
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