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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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4,577 Episodes
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Qurbani mistreatment case

Eid al-Adha, the Muslim Feast of sacrifice, is a significant holiday for Muslims across the world. An integral part of the feast is the ritual sacrifice of livestock, and although the Qur'an has strict restrictions and guidelines on the slaughter of these animals, reports of violations often pop up. VOC…
8 Oct 2014 8 min

Hanover Park temporary housing

Hanover Park residents have bemoaned the poor conditions in a temporary housing settlement for residents whose council flats are being upgraded. They are being housed in converted shipping containers while their homes are being revamped. Online to chat about this issue is Councillor Siyabulela Mamkeli, the Mayoral Committee Member for…
7 Oct 2014 7 min

Reading and Writing’ Conference

The literacy levels of primary school learners in SA is a major concern for teachers and education experts alike. Today, the Cape Teaching Leadership Institute has launched a two-day conference which aims to improve teaching skills in reading and writing and over 300 teachers have registered. To chat about this…
7 Oct 2014 5 min

Bonteheuwel violence

Last week, VOC reporter Ra’eesah Isaacs visited Bonteheuwel to speak to residents who are traumatised by the high levels of crime in the area. This morning we chat to Soraya Sallie from the Bonteheuwel Joint Peace Forum about how they are tackling the scourge…
7 Oct 2014 8 min

Haj link up

As pilgrims start leaving the holy cities after concluding the five days of haj, we get the feeling of our hujjaj who are performing this spiritual journey. To give us the latest is ITV broadcaster Saawmiet Moos, who has been doing a brilliant job in bring live haj footage and…
7 Oct 2014 8 min

Woolies threatens legal action

It appears as though the pressure around the Woolies boycott has intensified on both sides, as the company has now threatened legal action against BDS South Africa and its supporters. In a statement yesterday, Woolworths SA accused BDS of abusing its customers and staff. VOC invited Woolworths to come on…
7 Oct 2014 10 min

Hangberg service delivery

VOC News visited Hangberg in Hout Bay following some violent protests last week, which saw cars torched and buildings damaged. Residents were protesting the arrests of three men, who had breached a high court order preventing them from erecting structures on the firebreak on the Sentinel Mountain. Residents are still…
6 Oct 2014 4 min

Metro police update

Well it's Monday and we get our regular update from the City of Cape Town's Metro Police, who have been out and about on our roads and in our communities. On the line, we have Metro Police deputy chief Yolanda Faro…
6 Oct 2014 4 min

Link up with Moulana Aslam Cassiem

As hujjaj approach the end of their haj, we need to be reminded that this is still a very sacred few days for Muslims. Of course, there is a lot of benefit for non-hujjaj during the days of Dhul Hijjah. To share that with us is VOC’s Maulana Aslam Cassiem…
6 Oct 2014 11 min

Sahuc report on haj

We are still focusing on all things haj during the first hour of the show, as we move onto the logistics for the South African contingent of hujjaj. To tell us more is Sahuc president Shaheen Essop …
6 Oct 2014 7 min

Haj link up

About 2 million hujjaj are on the fourth day of the haj, having spent yesterday pelting the Jamarat. According to media reports coming out of the Saudi Kingdom, things have been running smoothly. To give us the latest is ITV broadcaster Saawmiet Moos
6 Oct 2014 7 min

Animal safety over the Qurbani festival

Thousands of animals will be slaughtered during Qurbani over the Eid-ul-adha celebrations this weekend. Of major concern is the treatment of animals during the slaughter, especially when the Qurbani is conducted at home. To give us some guidelines for animal safety is Moyo Ndukwana, the Inspectorate Manager for the Cape…
3 Oct 2014 6 min

Haj logistics in numbers

It is considered the largest annual gathering of people in the world, with two million Muslim pilgrims participating in the sacred journey to Makkah this year. Any large gathering raises alarm bells for authorities. VOC news editor Tasneem Adams looks at the haj logistics in numbers…
3 Oct 2014 4 min

Link up with Moulana Aslam Cassiem

As we focus on the day of Arafat, let’s remind ourselves of the virtues of this momentous day. VOC’s very own Maulana Aslam Cassiem joins us now to speak about how we as Muslims should observe this sacred time…
3 Oct 2014 7 min

Hujaaj preparing for Arafat

Hujaaj are preparing for the climax of their haj today as they descend on the plains of Arafat for the day of Wuqoof. It’s a day of mixed emotion…an experience that some have worked a lifetime towards. VOC reporter Ra’eesah Isaacs spoke to some hujaaj…
3 Oct 2014 8 min

Haj link up with Maulana Suhaib Lasanya

Throngs of hujjaj from around the globe are converging on the plains of Arafat today for the most important aspect of the haj – the day of Wuqoof. As was reported earlier, all military and civil sectors appear to be working at full swing. Let’s cross to Radio Islam’s Maulana…
3 Oct 2014 8 min

Haj link up with Saawmiet Moos

For the first hour, we are focusing solely on this very important day in the life of a Muslim - the day of Wuqoof. This day is even more auspicious as it falls on the day of Jumuah today. Hujjaj from all backgrounds will stand in prayer on the plains…
3 Oct 2014 7 min

Global Age Watch index

This morning we look at the latest results from the Global Age Watch index. South Africa has been ranked 80th out of 96 countries in the Global Age Watch index. We chat now to the the Programme Director at Help Age International in Southern Africa, Nicodemus Chipfupa
2 Oct 2014 3 min

Link up with Moulana Aslam Cassiem

This morning we are linking up with Moulana Aslam Cassiem to find out more about the thikrs and Akthaars that can be recited at home whilst the Hujaaj prepare for Arafat.
2 Oct 2014 8 min
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