VOC Breakfast

SA Extreme weather a concern

South Africa has broken the record in human’s history, for the country with the warmest weather this year. While volcanic eruptions are seen as a serious natural disaster. According to Dr Francois Engelbrecht a researcher at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research's it might be the only thing that…

2 Nov 2015 9 min

Possible Spike in gang violence during festive season

VOC Journalist, Ra’eesah Isaacs visited the community of Hanover Park and Manenberg last week following incidents of gang violence as the busy festive season nears. We take a listen to her report…

2 Nov 2015 5 min

Department of Communication investigate Set-top Box tenders

The process of securing local tenders for the purchasing of set-top boxes is under investigation by the Department of Communication. This comes after allegation of Chinese imports had come to light sparking political debate and disagreements among broadcasters. As you may know South Africa had planned to switch over to…

2 Nov 2015 7 min

ways to prevent water restrictions

While the state of South African main water sources experience low reservoir levels due to low rainfalls and South Africa temperature soaring. We might have to shift our focus on ways to prevent water restrictions. VOC producer Quanita Kamaar spoke to Phillipa Huntly, the project Manager in the Water Programme…

2 Nov 2015 9 min

Cosatu: UCT announcement

In the last few days a number of developments have taken place at University’s across the country fol-lowing the #FeesMustFall protest. As you may know the University of Cape Town’s recent decision to withdraw charges against those arrested on 20 October has relieved and got them focused on exams. But…

30 Oct 2015 6 min

CITY: Designated sites for fireworks

With the Guy Fawkes and the festive season approaching The City of Cape Town has approved designated sites for the discharge of fireworks during the celebratory period which includes Diwali and New Year’s Eve. VOC producer Quanita Kamaar filed this report

30 Oct 2015 9 min

UWC Fees Will Fall movement victory

The UWC Fees Must Fall Movement’s recent efforts to voice student struggles in the tertiary institution was recently declared victorious after the University of Western Cape and Student Representative Councils reach an agreement on important demands. VOC reporter Raeesah Isaacs spoke to some of the student at the Belville campus…

30 Oct 2015 6 min

The Consumer Commission investigate Woolworths

As you may know Woolworths South Africa is on tops of BDS SA buckets for its trade relations with Israel. The company now has another challenge on its back after The Consumer Commission announced a launch into alleged false Israeli labelling of Woolworths products . To tell us more is…

30 Oct 2015 9 min

City propose changes to Maiden Cove development and sale of land

As you may know a few months ago, the popular areas of Camps Bay and Clifton had sparked some debate after the City of Cape Town proposed plans for commercial development had been opposed by residents and the public. Earlier this week, The Maiden’s Cove area had once again attracted…

30 Oct 2015 11 min

Berg River swim cut short by high water pollution levels and low flow

Andrew Chin and Henko Roukema are extreme swimmer and recently braved the waters of the Berg River to raise awareness around the state of our rivers. The team hit the water on Monday 19 October and had planned to swim the Berg River from source to sea. The “Rivers for…

29 Oct 2015 10 min

Xenophobia in Grahamstown

Almost five hundred people have been directly affected by xenophobic attacks in Grahamstown. Men have been evacuated from town for their safety while their wives and children remain behind, not confident that police will protect them. VOC journalist Umrah Hartley spoke to some of women affected by the xenophobic violence…

29 Oct 2015 10 min

World Stroke Day

Today marks World Stroke Day. In creating awareness we chat now to Stephanie Wainwright from the South Peninsula Rehab centre that highlights the importance of World Stroke day also touching on what to look out for to be aware of having a stroke.

29 Oct 2015 7 min

Racism in KZN

Almost 500 foreign nationals remain displaced and living in fear in places of safety in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape. Their spaza shops were vandalized and looted by community members in Joza township last week. The looting was allegedly sparked by a belief among the community that the foreign nationals…

29 Oct 2015 9 min

employment scam

The City had been alerted to an employment scam after residents in the community pitched for their first day of work at the Westridge Clinic in Mitchells Plain. Residents had reportedly been scammed by a suspect pretending to be an official recruiter for the Health Department. Residents allegedly had to…

29 Oct 2015 7 min

Impact of ease on SA Visa Regulation on Tourism Industry

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…

27 Oct 2015 7 min

Legal aspects for Student charged during Protest:

As you may know we have covered the recent #FeesMustFall protest extensively in our news and programmes . With the 0% increase to 2016 fees granted following the list of student’s demands some see this as a victory and others not. To a small group of students in the Western…

27 Oct 2015 9 min

Western cape Ministry of Health : Breast Cancer awareness

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…

27 Oct 2015 10 min

National Peoples Movement march against crime 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…

27 Oct 2015 8 min

Launch of the Inter Community Forum

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…

27 Oct 2015 12 min

Institute for Security Studies analysis Police ombudsman’s on student protest

Still on the topic of the student protests we now speak to Dr Johan Burger, Senior Researcher, Crime and Justice Programme at the Institute for Security Studies to analyse the excessive use of violence on students.

26 Oct 2015 6 min