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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
2660 – 2680

Allergy season

Spring is almost here, but this is also one of the toughest time of the year for nasal allergy sufferers with sneezing and sinus pain the order of the day. We chat now to spokesperson of the leading anti-allergy medicine Provider, Pharma Dynamics, Wilmi Hudsonberg…
26 Aug 2015 8 min

Minimum wage to eradicte poverty

According to a study at Wits University Research Initiative, a household requires a minimum of R1314 per person to stave off poverty. We chat now to researcher at the National Minimum Wage Research Initiative, Bandile Ngidi
25 Aug 2015 6 min

Teen suicides

According to experts, various factors such as stress, fear for failure, social isolation and drugs could play a role in children as young as 10 years old taking their own lives. We chat now to the marketing administrator at the South African Depression and Anxiety Group, Genevieve Dicks…
25 Aug 2015 8 min

Investigation project launched to root out exploitation by religious leaders

An investigation report by the CRL Rights Commission have been launched to root out exploitation by cash-hungry religious leaders. This investigation would probe the affairs, especially the finances of all churches, mosques and synagoues etc. The investigation wil also look at ilicit practices and the commercialisation of religion and abuse…
25 Aug 2015 4 min

Halaal issues under the spotlight

The issue of Crystal Valley Milk is still having some consumers worried about whether it is is halaal or not. Last week, the South African National Halaal Authority allayed consumers fears over certain dairy products that do not feature the halaal logo. Next up we have the Vice-President of the…
25 Aug 2015 15 min

Attack on the USA will harm South Africa's foreign policy

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 Aug 2015 9 min

RESEARCH STUDY INTO FIREARM RELATED CRIMES

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 Aug 2015 10 min

Parliament's broadcasting policy

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…
23 Aug 2015 7 min

To frack or not to frack

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…
23 Aug 2015 7 min

Women's month drama

In light of woman’s month, we have a segment of drama for you. Holding onto a light of hope is a drama that is aimed at highlighting the struggles of woman in and around our community who have faced challenges on a daily basis. And here is the final segment…
21 Aug 2015 10 min

Vacant houses in Wynberg vandalised

City-owned houses that have been left vacant recently to make way for a MyCiti route have been vandalised. According to various residents in and around these areas are fearing that criminal activity might spike in the area due to this. On the line to tell us more is a member…
21 Aug 2015 7 min

Domestic Violence

As part of commemorating Women's month, the Department of Justice and Constitutional development would like to educate the public about domestic violence. On the line to tell us more, we have regional head of the DOJ & CD, Advocate Hishaam Mohammed…
21 Aug 2015 7 min

Commemoration of Masjidul Aqsa 1969 attack

On this day, August 21 in 1969, a fire engulfed the south eastern wing of the Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem – the work of Zionist extremist, Michael Rohan. This incident are amongst the many attempts to undermine the historic important and heritage site of Masjidul Aqsa. Yesterday, a special…
21 Aug 2015 5 min

Launch of new Grassy Park local office

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…
20 Aug 2015 5 min

World Transplant games in Argentina

Some of South Africa's finest transplant athletes will take on the world at this year's World Transplant games in Mar del Plata in Argentina from the 23rd to the 30th of August. The sporting codes that Team South Africa will represent will contest at the Games will be athletics, badminton,…
20 Aug 2015 5 min

City will fight to keep Metro Police out of SAPS

According to the City of Cape Town, the announcement yesterday by the ANC to merge the SAPS and Metro Police will set back policing significantly and will hinder Metro Police from addressing local community complaints. We chat now to Mayco member for Safety and Security Alderman JP. Smith…
20 Aug 2015 10 min

Water resources conference

CSIR in partnership with the Water Research Coucil and the University of Western Cape hosted the 3rd China/Africa water conference recently to look at the management of water resources. They focussed mainly on reviewing groundwater protection measures and sustainable development in the Cape Flats Aquifer system. On the line to…
20 Aug 2015 7 min

Delays in investigation of child sex abuse cases

Activists are voicing their concerns regarding delays in investigation of child sex abuse cases. One case that has been making headlines is of the top SA teacher from Plettenberg Bay who is accused of sexually assaulting a learner, and the case being postponed again for futher investigations. We chat now…
20 Aug 2015 7 min

Women's month drama

In light of woman’s month, we have a segment of drama for you. Holding onto a light of hope is a drama that is aimed at highlighting the struggles of woman in and around our community who have faced challenges on a daily basis. Today we continue our story of…
20 Aug 2015 6 min

Women's month drama

In light of woman’s month, we have a segment of drama for you. Holding onto a light of hope is a drama that is aimed at highlighting the struggles of woman in and around our community who have faced challenges on a daily basis. Today we look at a story…
19 Aug 2015 10 min
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