Burning Issue

Can land reform re-write the wrongs of the past?

Land issues are being debated intensely and as we know, Expropriation of land without compensation is the government’s new agenda. There are a number of interesting new developments: a pending Restitution Amendment Act at present invalidated by the Constitutional Court; the High-Level Panel report to parliament; a new Communal Tenure…

23 Apr 2018 53 min

Does halal certification discriminate against other religious groups?

Now something that got quite a few of our listeners riled up last week was this issue of Christian consumers complaining over the so-called religious tax on halal certified products. Last week, we reported that the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic…

9 Apr 2018 53 min

Are our police failing domestic violence victims?

Last week the Mitchells Plain Impact Association took to the streets of Cape Town demanding better police services. Among the protesters were victims and survivors of domestic violence. Dozens of residents, mainly women and children, marched from Tafelsig to Mitchells Plain Police Station with placards and posters demanding better services…

26 Mar 2018 43 min

Who is monitoring and testing mechanically deboned meat (MDM) imported to SA?

Now one of the biggest stories this past week has been the listeriosis outbreak and the recall of processed meat products from Enterprise and Rainbow chicken plants. Of course last Sunday the health minister announced that months of scientific medical research had traced the source of listeriosis to processed meat…

12 Mar 2018 35 min

Imam Fasiegh Adams responds

Following VOC’s coverage of recent concerns within the local umrah industry, we were alerted to two families, the Anthony’s and the Patel’s, who were left stranded only days before they were scheduled to perform the spiritual journey. While the Anthony’s have requested that their story not be told at this…

6 Mar 2018 43 min

Should government halt the VAT hike?

The 2018 Budget Speech and Minister Malusi Gigaba’s announcement of a one percentage point hike in VAT, a decision that has been fiercely criticised. So our burning question tonight is: Should government halt the VAT hike?

26 Feb 2018 40 min

Water Crisis

The content echoes the name of the show – a platform that creates discussion around issues of religion, legal, consumer related, news and human interest stories. Hosted by seasoned photo-journalist and writer Yazeed Kamaldien who has a passion for community news, the 2 hour discussion show is interactive with the…

12 Feb 2018 48 min

Trumps recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital: the SA response

Over the past few days, we have been closely watching developments in the Middle East following US president Donald Trump’s announcement that he would recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Protests have erupted across the occupied Palestinian territories with thousands of…

12 Dec 2017 51 min

Burning Issue

The content echoes the name of the show – a platform that creates discussion around issues of religion, legal, consumer related, news and human interest stories. Hosted by seasoned photo-journalist and writer Yazeed Kamaldien who has a passion for community news, the 2 hour discussion show is interactive with the…

20 Nov 2017 44 min

Why a whole-of-society approach is needed to safeguard EMS workers?

There have been more than 30 attacks on Emergency Medical Service personnel in the Western Cape alone this year‚ with the latest one proving fatal to a patient. An injured eight-year-old boy died on Wednesday afternoon after an attack on the ambulance he was in. Emergency Medical Services personnel helped…

14 Nov 2017 39 min

Are the policing strategies working in the Mplain Cluster?

Mitchells Plain cluster Commander Major General Gregory Goss Community crime activist, Hanif Loonat

2 Oct 2017 1 hr 15 min

Hajj 2017

Welcome to Burning Issue this evening, where we keep the pulse on issues relevant to our community. In tonight’s show, we bring you a hajj special, where we look back at this year’s hajj. Of course, 2500 South Africans performed hajj this year, amid the 2 million pilgrims from around…

26 Sep 2017 41 min

Hajj 2017

Hajj comes with all its challenges. And the ultimate test is the gruelling physical journey. Under extreme heat conditions, even for the most active of people, it’s is very tough. Now imagine for the elderly and those with chronic conditions. The South African medical team on hajj certainly had their…

26 Sep 2017 21 min

Hajj 2017

Welcome to Burning Issue this evening, where we keep the pulse on issues relevant to our community. In tonight’s show, we bring you a hajj special, where we look back at this year’s hajj. 3000 South Africans performed hajj this year, amid the 2 million pilgrims from around the world…

26 Sep 2017 13 min

Should government suspend the fishing rights allocation ?

As we know, this week Hout Bay dominated the news headlines as protests over fishing rights and housing issues erupted – similar to the protests in September 2011. Police were called to maintain order when a group of disgruntled fishers and residents staged a violent protest in Harbour Road, burning…

18 Sep 2017 1 hr 24 min

New homeowners not liable for historical debt

The precedent-setting ruling gives relief to home and business owners, who have been saddled with years of historical municipal debt – dating back to 20 years – and have been denied municipal services until the debt had been paid. The outstanding debt includes water, electricity, rates and taxes charges associated…

4 Sep 2017 28 min

Metrorail poses threat to businesses and workers

As we discussed earlier, there is a great sense of frustration with Metrorail at the moment, given the distress caused to commuters when there are delayed services, vandalism and crime on the rail way lines. Metrorail spokesperson Riana Scott joins us now to unpack these problems…

4 Sep 2017 17 min

Metrorail poses threat to businesses and workers

Now in the next hour, we are going to be discussing something many of our listeners are familiar with…Metrorail or as some would say, Metrofail. Metrorail has lost 101 carriages due to vandalism since October 2015 worth R312 million. Metrorail is also operating with 60% of its fleet with punctuality…

4 Sep 2017 12 min

Burning Issue

The content echoes the name of the show – a platform that creates discussion around issues of religion, legal, consumer related, news and human interest stories. Hosted by seasoned photo-journalist and writer Yazeed Kamaldien who has a passion for community news, the 2 hour discussion show is interactive with the…

21 Aug 2017 1 hr 18 min

District Six Reference Group feedback on the progress of the development

Today marks the start of new series, focusing on the restitution process for District Six claimants and the development of homes being built in the area. This includes the latest development currently underway. Over the next few months the District Six Reference Group will be joining us on a monthly…

7 Aug 2017 40 min