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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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Women's month drama

Thus-far, we have been getting positive feedback on our women’s month drama. Its inspirational stories of women overcoming mountains. It’s called ‘Holding onto a light of Hope’. It is written and produced by Najma Bibi Noor Mahomed and is based on the real life stories of women.
13 Aug 2015 5 min

Women in top jobs

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…
12 Aug 2015 9 min

Tolling trial commences in High Court

The City of Cape Town's long awaited application to the Western Cape High Couirt for reviewing and setting aside of SANRAL's proposed tolling of portions of the N! And N2 freeways commenced yesterday. We chat now to Mayco member
12 Aug 2015 6 min

Analyses about President Zuma's briefing

President Jacob Zuma held a press briefing yesterday to give an update on the progrss made in the implementation of the government's programme of action since the delivery of this year's State of the Nation address. We get an analyses from political analyst, Ralph Mathekga…
12 Aug 2015 10 min

No to nuking

The South African government is disregarding democratic procedure in the procurement of nuclear energy for our country. An energy deal that will cost South African citizens R1 trillion! As people of faith we believe in a democracy that rests on the principles of transparency, participation and accountability and which keeps in mind…
12 Aug 2015 9 min

Western Cape Government Health

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…
11 Aug 2015 5 min

Women's month drama

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…
11 Aug 2015 10 min

Human trafficking

Human Trafficking is a global issue and an unnecessary ill in South African society. VOC journalist Umarah Hartley talks to Claudia Smith, a Social worker and Director of Anex and discusses what the organisation does and the reality of human trafficking in South Africa…
11 Aug 2015 10 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. Looking at what helped them overcome…
11 Aug 2015 9 min

COSATU condemns racist choices of SA rugby

The lack of black playes in SA rugby teams have reached a crisis, especially with the latest loss to Argentina over the weekend. We chat now to COSATU'S Motlatsi Tsubane…
11 Aug 2015 7 min

Homeless people

According to a survey recently done by the City of Cape town's social development and early childhood development directorate, over 7000 people live on the streets of Cape Town. Of these 7000 homeless people that was counted, over 4000 live and sleep on the streets and over 2000 sleep in…
11 Aug 2015 9 min

Youth clubs

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…
10 Aug 2015 8 min

Popcru on shootings of police-officers

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…
9 Aug 2015 7 min

Rights of farmworkers

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…
9 Aug 2015 10 min

Mrs Minton tribute

Members of the Cape town community have sent tributes in fondly remembering the late Nurinihaar Minton, a community activist in the Cape Town area. VOC journalist, Umrah Hartley caught up with Shaheeda Khan, Fouwzia Ryklief and Sheikh Riad Fataar who worked with Mrs Minton to discuss the impact that she…
7 Aug 2015 8 min

Bad posture can reduce lung capacity

The fact that many people spent excessive amount of time hunched over their computers staring at the screens can result in a growing epidemic called Forward Head Posture (FHP) which can decrease lung capacity by 30%. This is according to recent statistics released by the Chiropractic Association of Australia. On…
7 Aug 2015 6 min

Carry cash safely campaign

The issue of the carrying of cash after bank withdrawals came under the spotlight at the launch of the Carrying Cash safely campaign. This launch was attended by the South African Banking Risk information (SABRIC), the SAPS and Crime Line. We chat now to CEO of SABRIC, Kalyani Pillay…
7 Aug 2015 10 min

MJC nomination panel announcement

The Muslim Judicial council and the nominations committee for the Independent Advisory Panel of the MJC held a press briefing to announce the outcomes, findings and recommendations of the nominations process for the Independent Advisory panel. However, the outcomes was described as unsatisfactory and lacklustre after only one nomination came…
7 Aug 2015 10 min

Retirement villages complaints

There’s been some complaints from elderly residents living at retirement villages owned by social housing non-profit company called Communicare. VOC News investigated these complaints and visited the complex in Bergvliet this week. Ra’eesah Isaacs has this report…
6 Aug 2015 7 min
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