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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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WC government awaits judgement in PHA campaign case

Last week the Western Cape High Court reserved judgment in the case brought forward by Philippi Horticultural Area Food and Farming (PHA) Campaign against The provincial government and City of Cape Town. As you may know the PHA campaign has been advocating for the protection of the areas against the…
21 Oct 2019 8 min

Philippi Horticultural Area farmers head to court

Local farmers from the Philippi Horticultural Area (PHA) are heading back to court today as part of their ongoing efforts to ensure food and water security in the greater Cape Town region. Now the PHA is considered the bread basket of the Cape Flats and activist from The PHA Campaign…
15 Oct 2019 8 min

Remand detainees contribute to over crowding in WC prisons

A report by the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services’ (Jics) for the period 2018/19 annual has revealed the achievements and challenges of the department of correctional services. This includes prison not have access to basic things such meals, sleeping facility and increased incidents of suicide. According to the The Western…
15 Oct 2019 9 min

Mosque project in Gordons Bay gets the green light

A final notification letter from the City of Cape Towns Mayoral Appeals Committee has granted permission for the rezoning of land for the building of the first mosque in Gordons Bay. The Gordons Bay Islamic Society together with the muslim community of Gordons Bay has been trying to build the…
14 Oct 2019 9 min

Lentegeur NHW chairperson arrested after alleged gangster files intimidation case

Earlier this week Mymoena Pillay the chairperson of the Lenteguer Neighbourhood Watch was arrested after an alleged gangster filed a case of intimidation against her. Pillay was arrested hours before the anti-drug and crime community mobilisation meeting held in response to an alleged assault on another members of the neighborhood…
11 Oct 2019 14 min

Everyday activities could increase risk of depression

Now trauma, bereavement and post traumatic stress disorders might be well-known factors that increase risk of depression, however things you might consider normal can also affect your mental health. Some surprising factors that might be overlooked include being stuck in heavy traffic, spending too much time indoors, heavy social media…
10 Oct 2019 10 min

Mother of South African teacher missing in Vietnam remains hopeful

The family of South African teacher, Mushfiq Daniels that has gone missing in Vietnam are determined to find him and has been searching endlessly to trace his whereabouts. Daniels had been teaching English at a school in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) since last year and was last seen on…
10 Oct 2019 14 min

Cape Town prepares for the IQRA 2019

Bonteheuwel in Cape Town will play host to the finals of the International Qur'aan Recital Award (IQRA) taking place from 19 to 27 October 2019. With more than 60 Qurraa (Qur'aan reciters) coming together to showcase their recitiation skills. The event is considered the biggest gathering of its kind and…
9 Oct 2019 9 min

Africa Halal Week 2019

Africa Halal Week is a joint collaboration between WESGRO, Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) and the City of Cape Town. 2019 marks the second installment of this trader-buyer platform to the Western Cape , South African region. We now speak to the Rashid Toefy on the vision behind…
8 Oct 2019 11 min

Supply of affordable housing not able to keep up with demand

The cost of housing increasing drastically over the past few years. The chances of owning a conventional house remains slim for low income households. Now according to a recent repory published on Online job aggregator Adzuna the average cost for a convetional house amongst 8 cities across South Africa ranges…
7 Oct 2019 12 min

Khoisan Defiance Campaign awaits NPA on Eben Etzebeth racial slur case

The four individuals laying charges of hate speech against Springbok player Eben Etzebeth are seeking over R1 million in damages. The complaint was filed by the South African Human Rights Commission on behalf of the four individuals. The incident allegedly took place outside a restaurant in Langebaan on the 25th…
7 Oct 2019 13 min

Children’s Commissioner nominations to be published on 9 October

The list of nomination for the position of the Children’s Commissioner is set to be published on 9 October 2019 for objections by the public.This comes after The Western Cape Provincial Parliament Standing Committee on Social Development received a total of 59 applications for the position. Now the process of…
4 Oct 2019 8 min

Faizal Sayed: Processing the death and grief of a parent

Like any chronic illness cancer is a disease that not only changes the life of the person affected but also the loved ones. People living with the disease require a great amount of support to deal with the treatment offered by medical interventions. One of the most daunting part of…
3 Oct 2019 18 min

Part 1: Criminal Justice System

Amid the intense, persistent violence and crime plaguing Cape Town, the Western Cape and South Africa, many have lost faith in the Criminal Justice System. It comes as crimes are becoming more gruesome, the gap between rich and poor increases and government struggles to keep up with an ever-developing population…
3 Oct 2019 13 min

FNB Islamic Banking impressed by successes of Africa Halal Week 2019

Africa Halal Week 2019 will be held at the CTICC from 7th – 9th October. The event brings together various components of the local and global halal market to create a fierce halal marketing and trade platform. This year FNB Islamic Banking will once again be a part of AHW2019…
2 Oct 2019 9 min

Proposed changes to city traffic by-law open for public comment

This week the City of Cape Town started the public participation process for the amended Traffic By-law that will target the most dangerous and unlawful drivers on the City’s road. If the by law is approved and implemented traffic officers will be able to clamp down motorist who are driving…
2 Oct 2019 12 min
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