VOC Breakfast

Golden Arrow Bus fare increases

Golden Arrow Bus services intend to increase its passenger fares by 7.2% as of the 29th December. VOC journalist, Imogen Vollenhoven filed this report…

15 Dec 2014 3 min

Kraaifontein murders

New details emerged of horrific crime that shocked even hardened policemen. Six men, between the ages of 18 and 30 were found bound in Kraaifontein yesterday were allegedly stoned and stabbed to death. To tell us more, we have chairperson of the Kraaifontein CPF, Mawethu Sila on the line

12 Dec 2014 5 min

MJC media briefing

The Muslim Judicial Council and the Al Quds Foundation held a press briefing yesterday where they announced their uncompromising support for Sh Yusul Al Qaradawi. This comes in light of the recent warrant of Qaradawi's arrest issued by Interpol. VOC journalist, Ra'eesah Isaacs attended the briefing and filed this report.

12 Dec 2014 7 min

Mediation programmes from the DOJ

This morning, we ask the question: Does the implementation of mediation within the Justice system decrease the backlog that is strangling the Courts? We chat now to the Departmental representative at the Department of Justice and Constitutional development, Advocate JB Skosana

11 Dec 2014 8 min

Umrah

Mutamireen are making preparations to go on Umrah. We find out the do's and dont's when going on travel. We chat now to the President of the South African Hajj and Umrah Council, Shaheen Essop

11 Dec 2014 10 min

Porn channel bites the dust

The application for leave to appeal a court ruling on the licensing of 3 porn pay channels was dismissed in the Western Cape High Court yesterday. In November, Judge Lee Bozalek reviewed ICASA's licensing decisions and set it aside after applications by the Justice Alliance of South Africa, Doctors for…

11 Dec 2014 4 min

Eskom crisis

Eskom's loadshedding has left many people frustrated and out of pocket. Earlier, this week, the CEO of Eskom, Tsediso Matona said there was no crisis at the parastatal. To tell us more about the load shedding schedule and the impact on the communities, we have the General manager at Eskom's…

11 Dec 2014 8 min

Missing Children SA

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…

10 Dec 2014 6 min

Speed cameras over Festive season

The fifth phase of the Average Speed Over Distance camera enforcement system has been extended to cover a larger part of the notorious N1 stretch that runs from Laingsburg to Touwsriver. To tell us more, we have spokesperson for the Ministry of Transport and Public works, Siphesihle Dube on the…

10 Dec 2014 5 min

South African Maths Foundation

The recent Grade 9 Annual National Assessment result of 10.8% sent shockwaves through the education system. The South African Maths Foundation recently made public a report on learner performance in Grade 9. To tell us more, we have Dr Nico Govender from the Advisory committee for Mathematics in the South…

10 Dec 2014 9 min

Legal analyses

South African prosecutors appealed yesterday against the culpable homicide verdict and five-year prison term for Oscar Pistorious. We chat now to defence attorney, William Booth about the case…

10 Dec 2014 7 min

School closures

Judgement was handed down by the Supreme Court of appeal in the matter pertaining to the 17 schools that was earmarked for closure in 2012. In July last year, the then Western Cape High court overturned the decision by the then Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant who wanted the…

10 Dec 2014 6 min

Load-shedding and businesses

With Eskom's load shedding set to continue in the weeks to come, many South Africa will be faced with a rather not so Festive season. The South African Chamber of Commerce (SACCI) has warned that the unstable electricity supply is the biggest risk to the economy. To tell us more,…

10 Dec 2014 10 min

Table Mountain

Approximately 800 000 visitors visit Table Mountain every year. Tourism is a significant source of revenue and contributes to the Cape region. In order to attract more tourists to one of the seven wonders of Nature, security are being stepped up with the Table Mountain National Park Dog Unit. To…

9 Dec 2014 6 min

SADAG

This morning we ask the question. Why do crowds egg on suicide victims when they want to jump off buildings? This come after a man committed suicide after the crowds goaded him into jumping. We chat now to spokesperson of the South Africa Depression and Anxiety Group, Meryl Da Costa…

9 Dec 2014 8 min

Off the rails with Kamal Salasa

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…

9 Dec 2014 5 min

Africa Sexual and Gender based Violence summit

The National Prosecuting Authority in partnership with with Africa Prosecutor Association will host a three-day Africa Sexual and Gender based violence summit. To tell us more, we have the Director of Public Prosecutions who head the Sexual Offences unit at the NPA, Advocate Thoko Majokweni on the line

9 Dec 2014 4 min

New mobile test labs for drunk drivers

A City of Cape Town initiative will see the prosecutions for drunk driving cases cut from nearly two years to weeks and even days. The new mobile test labs initiated by a forensic scientist, together with the mayco member for safety and security, JP. Smith could see the City operating…

9 Dec 2014 7 min

Gender based violence

With the 16 Days of Activism campaign for no Violence against women and children almost coming to an end this Wednesday, we take a look at the various programmes in place to fight this scourge. To tell us more, we have the Mayco member for Social development and Early Childhood…

8 Dec 2014 5 min

Metro police update

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…

8 Dec 2014 7 min