VOC Breakfast

Umalusi and matric results

Education oversight body, Umalusi said that the exam results were fair and credible. However, there have been many reports of cheating in most provinces. To tell us more, we have spokesperson of Umalusi, Lucky Ditaunyane on the line…

6 Jan 2015 9 min

Equal education and matric results

According to advocacy group Equal Education, the matric results should be viewed in context as there are still many challenges facing the South African schooling system. To tell us more, we have Equal education researcher, Wim Louw on the line…

6 Jan 2015 6 min

BANK CARD SAFETY

While using your credit or cheque card is one of the safest ways to transact, consumers are urged to remain vigilant when it comes to safeguarding their personal banking details and their cards this festive season. Nailah Cornellisen has a guide  to holiday card safety

6 Jan 2015 5 min

South African Maths foundation

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…

4 Jan 2015 8 min

Major safety issues for hikers

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…

4 Jan 2015 7 min

Mother tongue language

Parents should demand that their children be taught in their mother-language education. This is according to the civil rights organisation, Afriforum. To tell us more, we have the deputy CEO of Afriforum, Alana Bailey on the line…

2 Jan 2015 7 min

Matric results

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…

1 Jan 2015 10 min

Road death roll alarming

According to the Justice Project South Africa, the road death toll of 1143 is alarming and saddening. And with the Festive season far from over, and some still returning from their holiday destinations this number is sure to climb. To tell us more, we have the national chairman of the…

1 Jan 2015 59 min

Blood shortages

With accidents increasing over the Festive season, and blood stocks running low, the Western Province Blood transfusion service are urging donors to 'Have a heart' and donate. On the line to tell us more, we have the corporate public relations officer at the Western Province Blood transfusion service, Marlize van…

1 Jan 2015 7 min

Unwanted pets returned to SPCA

The Good hope SPCA has seen many unwanted pets returned after Christmas, which has been increasing over the years. To tell us more, we have the spokesperson for the Good Hope SPCA, Wanika Davids on the line…

1 Jan 2015 6 min

Cape chamber of commerce outlook for 2015

Eskom has assured consumers that there will be no load shedding during this time. With rolling blackouts causing many businesses immense hardship in 2014, we find out what businesses can look forward to in 2015. We chat now to Cape Chamber of Commerce's Peter Haylett…

31 Dec 2014 5 min

Institute of race relations on best province

According to the Institute of Race relations, Gauteng has the best economic and education system, with Western Cape coming in second place. To tell us more, we have the Head of media and public affairs, Mienke Mari Steytler from the Institute of Race Relations on the line…

31 Dec 2014 8 min

Matrics

A Southern suburbs principal is determined to publish the names of of his school's successful matriculants in newspapers this year, even though the Department of Education announced last month that it will only publish the candidates' exam numbers or id numbers, but no names. We chat now to Mr Brian…

31 Dec 2014 9 min

Cape chamber of commerce outlook for 2015

Eskom has assured consumers that there will be no load shedding during this time. With rolling blackouts causing many businesses immense hardship in 2014, we find out what businesses can look forward to in 2015. We chat now to Cape Chamber of Commerce's Peter Haylett…

31 Dec 2014 5 min

Traffic volumes

As traffic volumes increase over the Festive season, we take a look at how the Road traffic management corporation (RTMC) and other road traffic fraternities deal with the management of traffic on our roads. To tell us more, we have the spokesperson for the Department of Transport, Ishmael Mnisi on…

30 Dec 2014 8 min

Task team to tackle aggressive begging

The City of Cape Town will be launching a task team to tackle aggressive begging. We chat now to the City of Cape Town's chairperson for Environment and spatial planning, Councillor Dave Bryant…

30 Dec 2014 7 min

Economic outlook for 2015

Thousands of consumers flooded malls before Christmas with many spending their hard-earned money on big ticket items. According to some economists, the weak economy has not dampened consumer spending. To tell us more on the economic outlook for 2015, we have economist at Econometrix, Yumna Ebrahim on the line…

30 Dec 2014 7 min

Afriforum launches crisis line

The civil rights organisation, Afriforum introduced a 24 hour crisis line where the more than 115 000 members and their families can report crimes and other emergencies. To tell us more, we have the CEO of Afriforum, Kallie Kriel on the line…

30 Dec 2014 6 min

Transnet

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…

28 Dec 2014 10 min

Civic Associations plan to march against gangs

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…

28 Dec 2014 8 min