VOC Breakfast

MJC response

Earlier, we heard from community members in Kenwyn about the issues surrounding the alleged recruitment of a teenage girl to ISIS. The ulema in South Africa have unanimously rejected ISIS and their ideologies. But how are our local ulema going stem the tide of recruitment? Joining us this morning is…

8 Apr 2015 7 min

community response

The story about the Kenwyn teenager intercepted at Cape Town International Airport while trying to join ISIS over the weekend is still a hot news topic. And there’s been a lot of interest in how this young woman was recruited. It's understood evidence from her online activities, payments, as well…

8 Apr 2015 10 min

Two Oceans Marathon runners likely to suffer from bout of depression post race

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…

7 Apr 2015 8 min

Ikhaya roof covers

Tomorrow morning, the Mustadafin foundation wil be launching the informal settlement waterproofing initiative with their Ikaya roof covers. To tell us more, we have director at the Mustadafin foundation, Ghairunisa Johnstone on the line…

7 Apr 2015 8 min

Afriforum on retention of statues

According to lobby group, Afriforum, the destroying of statues will polarise South Africa. The EFF and the ANC youth league have called for the removal of the statues that depict colonialism and white supremacy. On the line to tell us more, we have the CEO of Afriforum, Alana Bailey…

7 Apr 2015 7 min

Price of Bread

According to Stats SA, the price of a standard 700g loaf of bread rose 8,9% from R10,49 to R11,43 from January to December last year. To tell us more, we have co-ordinator of the Elsies River Informal traders Association, Imraahn Ismail Mukaddam on the line…

7 Apr 2015 9 min

Women's only substance abuse centre

the Western Cape Department of Social development has launched a women-only substance abuse treatment centre in Maitland which will officially open in May. To tell us more, we have the facilities director, Leana Goosen on the line…

6 Apr 2015 7 min

Copper theft barometer

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently reported that the copper theft barometer level decreased to R12, 7million in February from R12, 9 million in January this year. While this month on month reduction is welcomed, it is still a worrying concern. To tell us more, we have…

6 Apr 2015 7 min

Gang violence in Eastridge

Over the past few weeks, we have reported on a resurgence of gang violence in Eastridge but it seems Tafelsig is again on a knife-edge, as shootings continue daily. Tafelsig residents are now gearing up to take the fight against gangsterism into their own hands through street committees.  VOC reporter…

6 Apr 2015 5 min

Runners for the freedom of Palestine in Two Oceans marathon

On Saturday, the 4th of April, the world's most beautiful marathon, the Two Oceans will kick off at Newlands. Several activists from the Runners for the freedom of Palestine will be participating in the marathon. On the line to tell us more, we have one of the runners, Wardah Gertse…

3 Apr 2015 5 min

"Rhodes must fall"

The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation has expressed its support for the student-led call for the removal of the Cecil John Rhodes statue from the UCT campus.

3 Apr 2015 7 min

Food sovereignty campaign

The first national co-ordinating committee meeting of the South African Food sovereignty campaign was held over the weekend to look at the deepening food crisis due to the rise in electricity. We chat now to Biowatch advocacy practitioner, Karen Read…

26 Mar 2015 9 min

Constitutional Court acts on SASSA tender

The Constitutional Court will continue its oversight on the new SASSA tender process. To tell us more, we have Black Sash national advocacy manager, Elroy Paulus on the line…

26 Mar 2015 9 min

Quiz

Next up, we link up with our two contestants for the very first Boorhanol Islam general knowledge quiz on Voice of the Cape. First up, we have…

26 Mar 2015 7 min

Minstrel Lotto funding probe underway

The Public protector intends to launch a probe into the Minstrel's funding after the City of Cape Town laid a complaint. To tell us more, we have Mayco member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith on the line…

26 Mar 2015 6 min

Family advocate

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…

25 Mar 2015 7 min

Firearms summit

The National firearms summit which is aimed at addressing the proliferation of firearms in South Africa began in Parliament yesterday. To tell us more, we have chairperson of the porfolio committee on Police, Francois Beukman on the line…

25 Mar 2015 6 min

Quiz

Next up, we link up with our two contestants for the very first Boorhanol Islam general knowledge quiz on Voice of the Cape. First up, we have,

25 Mar 2015 8 min

leadership college

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…

25 Mar 2015 7 min

Cybercrime threat in South Africa

A recent insurance law conference highlighted the issue of cybercrime in South Africa. To tell us more, we have business development consultant, Candice Sutherland on the line…

25 Mar 2015 7 min