VOC Breakfast

Animal awareness during devastating fires

The devastating fire which has left many wild animals unable to escape from the flames with serious burns, smoke inhalation and overheating. To tell us more about how we can assist in this campaign, we have country manager at Four Paws animal weldfare foundation, Fiona Miles on the line…

5 Mar 2015 6 min

Raging fires

The fire that has been raging across the Cape Mountains left devastation in its wake. And as fire-fighters continue to battle the blaze, we take a look at the possible effects this fire could have on the climate, vegetation, humans and animals in an around the Western Cape. To tell…

4 Mar 2015 11 min

Islamic Relief programme for 2015

This morning, we find out more from Islamic Relief South Africa (IRSA) about their programmes for 2015. To tell us more, we have IRSA's spokesperson, Shanaaz Ebrahim on the line…

4 Mar 2015 7 min

Land claims

Over 1000 District Six land claimants intends to take legal action against the Land Claims commission. To tell us more, we have the chairman of the District Six working committee, Shahied Ajam who will take up the fight…

4 Mar 2015 10 min

A degree is not enough anymore

Employers are no longer just appointing candidates based on their qualifications, but are looking at other factors. To tell us more, we have education expert from the Independent Institute of Education, Nola Payne on the line…

4 Mar 2015 6 min

Changing offender behaviour key to reducing crime

According to the National Institute for Crime and Reintegration of Offenders, behaviour change programmes can enable perpetrators to change and reintegrate back into society. To tell us more, we have the deputy CEO at NICRO, Celia Dawson on the line…

3 Mar 2015 6 min

Victim support at court

Many children face huge obstacles when trying to testify in court against perpetrators. In some cases, the dropping of charges against perpetrators have been imminent, because child rape victims have not been properly prepared for testimony. To tell us more, we have National executive officer at Childline, Dumisile Nala on…

3 Mar 2015 8 min

Israeli-Apartheid week

The Israeli-Apartheid week kicks off this week. This annual event is aimed at raising awareness of Israel's apartheid policies against Palestinians. VOC journalist, Mubeen Banderker spoke to chairperson of the Palestinian solidarity Forum, Alex Hotz about the upcoming events this week…

3 Mar 2015 4 min

Mountain fire creates havoc

The fire on the Muizenberg mountain that started on Sunday afternoon destroyed many homes and caused three old age homes to be evactuated. We chat now to the Working on fire programme spokesperson, Linton Rensburg about the situation…

3 Mar 2015 8 min

Greenpeace to take Minister of Energy to court

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…

2 Mar 2015 9 min

DA MP visits Israel

Democratic Alliance MP, Yusuf Cassim recently visited Israel. To tell us more, we have Yusuf Cassim on the line to tell us more…

2 Mar 2015 9 min

Increase in sibling child on child violence

The Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children reported recently that there have been an increase in sibling violence. To unpack this very crucial issue, we have child counsellor at the Saartjie Baartman Centre, Zeenat Osman on the

2 Mar 2015 7 min

Spy cable leaks

The release by Al Jazeera and the Guardian of spy cables from intelligence agencies across the world, including South Africa is raising concern about the who is behind it, and why was it exposed. To tell us more, we have the State Security spokesperson, Brian Dube on the line…

2 Mar 2015 8 min

Friday flagging for Palestine

The aggression against the people of Palestine last year resulting in many people embarking on awareness campaigns to highlight the issues in the occupied Palestine. We chat now to the Wardah Gertse about their campaign…

27 Feb 2015 7 min

Men in the making initiative

The Department of Basic Education is looking at ways to eradicate the challenges, such as unemployment, crime, hoplessness and the abuse of alcohol and drugs amongst young men. To tell us more, we have Director at Social cohesion and equity in education, Dr Shermain Mannah on the line…

27 Feb 2015 8 min

Dismal social grants increase

The Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene announced on Wednesday in his Budget speech that the social grants will increase by a shocking R60.On the line to tell us how this will affect the already impoverished social grant recipients, we have Black Sash Advoacy manager, Elroy Paulus…

27 Feb 2015 8 min

Spy leaks

According to BDS SA, the spy cable leaks reveal the desperation of Israel. On the line to tell us more, we have the national co-ordinator of the BDS movement, Muhammad Desai on the line…

27 Feb 2015 8 min

Budget speech analyses

This morning we get an insight into the budget speech and how it relates to the ordinary South Africans. We chat now to financial advisor, Khanyi Nzukuma…

26 Feb 2015 8 min

TRC victims

The Justice Department is extending the closing date for education assistance applications for the TRC-identified victims of Apartheid. We chat now to the spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice and Correctional services, Advocate Mthunzi Mhaga…

26 Feb 2015 7 min

Spy cables

The controversial spy cables that is in the possession of Al Jazeera news is making headlines all over the world, and has revealed South Africa's involvement in dodgy deals with international security agencies. To unpack this, we have National co-ordinator for the Right to know campaign, Murray Hunter on the…

26 Feb 2015 8 min