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VOC Breakfast

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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Gift of the Givers hands over R10m renovated Covid-19 ward in Mitchells Plain

Humanitarian aid organisation Gift of the Givers, which began its R10-million building renovation project at the Mitchells Plain District Hospital in June, conducted its official handover yesterday to the Western Cape Government Head of Health, Dr Keith Cloete at a plaque unveiling ceremony. Joining us online is Imtiaz Sooliman, the…
7 Aug 2020 10 min

SATHOA: Umrah update

The Saudi Gazette is reporting that Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will within the next two weeks assess the experience gained in organizing this year’s extraordinary Hajj. Following the completion of Hajj 1441 and internationally accredited Hujaaj being unable to embark on Hajj due to the covid 19…
6 Aug 2020 9 min

CoCT reacts to Ravensmead doctors Covid-19 hotspot strategy concerns

Doctors in the Ravensmead area have come forward saying that the City’s Covid-19 strategy has failed the most vulnerable communities of the Cape Flats, particularly the elderly. This following an increase in Covid-19 cases and the area being classified a Covid-19 hotspot. Joining us online is Zahid Badroodien, Mayoral Committee…
6 Aug 2020 12 min

Beirut explosion: LIVE crossing to Beirut

Beirut has been rocked by a massive explosion, which has left hundreds of injured in its wake. There have been highly conflicting and vague initial explanations over the cause of the Beirut explosion but it appears to have been centred on the city's port area. Around 400 injured people have…
5 Aug 2020 11 min

VOC presenter Shafiq Morton bags author award

VOC presenter Shafiq Morton won an AfriCAN Authors Award last night, for his book Imtiaz Sooliman and the Gift of the Givers: A Mercy to All. This is a truly feel-good South African story, telling the remarkable and inspiring tale of the man behind Gift of the Givers, as well…
4 Aug 2020 8 min

Bo Kaap residents object to book-maker license

We’ve seen a poster doing the rounds on social media calling on Bo Kaap residents to object to a book-makers licence which is being applied for. If approved, it means a gambling facility could up soon. Osman Shaboodien, chairperson of the Bo Kaap residents and ratepayer’s association is online. Its…
4 Aug 2020 6 min

Is public trust in the ANC at an all time low?

So president Cyril Ramphosa in his weekly newsletter yesterday that corruption during a national disaster is a particularly heinous type of crime, and perpetrators are going to be dealt with decisively and harshly. He writes that its difficult to understand the utter lack of conscience that leads a businessperson who…
4 Aug 2020 10 min

Revised 2020 school calendar announced

The latest revised school calendar was released by the Department of basic education this weekend and I must say that many people are worried because there is less than 160 days remaining until we bid farewell to the 2020 academic year. Now we know that scholars have missed most more…
3 Aug 2020 12 min

UCT Centre of Criminology unpacks Crime Stats 2019/2020

While the annual crime statistics reveal a substantial increase in violent crimes, including murder and sexual offences, the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) said there was a “small silver lining” in the latest figures. Police Minister Bheki Cele presented the annual crime statistics for South Africa on Friday for the…
3 Aug 2020 8 min

SAHUC's Shaheen Essop reacts to Hajj 1441 measures

SAHUC, the largest South African role player in the annual Hajj, has expressed sadness at not being present in the holy kingdom this year due to the pandemic. Sahuc president Shaheen Essop spoke to the breakfast team this morning.
31 Jul 2020 5 min

SA hajji: "I definitely carry the flag of South Africa in my heart"

Today marks the apex of hajj – the Day of Wuqoof- when some 1000 Hujjaj will be standing on the plains of Arafat – in complete and utter devotion to their Lord. Yesterday, was the start of an emotional journey for Hujjaj, who are performing the hajj against the backdrop…
30 Jul 2020 14 min

Importance of performing Qurbani amidst COVID-19

With Eid Ul Adha just days away many intend to make the sacrifice of qurbani this year. But we find ourselves in very Strange times with the covid-19 pandemic. We have received many questions regarding how to perform the Qurbaani under the lockdown restrictions. This morning we will chat to…
29 Jul 2020 8 min

COSAS to shut down private schools

The Congress of South African Students (COSAS) has threatened to shut down private schools that reopen as public schools across the country remain closed following President Ramaphosa’s announcement last week. Ramaphosa announced a four-week-long break for learners in public schools across the country, but private schools have been allowed to…
28 Jul 2020 8 min

SASSA R350 grant relief explained

Many people have been asking us about the R350 SASSA relief grants and how the process works going forward. Now as many of you know, SASSA has rolled out a relief grant for those who have absolutely no form of income to just sort and help you out a little…
27 Jul 2020 4 min
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