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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
3720 – 3740

Public order policing (POP)

The number of protests in the country continues to rise. MPs in parliament heard yesterday that the SA Police Service will ask for a R3.3bn capital injection over four years to bolster its public order policing (POP) units. Briefing Parliament's police portfolio committee, national police commissioner Riah Phiyega said boosting the number…
4 Sep 2014 8 min

Child safety legislation

How often do we buckle up our kids in the back seat of the car? Well child car seats could become compulsory for kids in South Africa. The Western Cape government is proposing legislation compelling parents to transport children in proper “kiddie seats” – as in the UK and Australia…
4 Sep 2014 7 min

Kensington Facreton residents meeting

Kensington Facreton residents meeting Residents in the Kensington Facreton area held a meeting last night to discuss the occupation of a derelict warehouse n Kensington. The building in 4th Avenue was reportedly converted into 20 apartments although no permission had been issued for the construction work. To inform about what…
4 Sep 2014 9 min

Al Imdaad

The Al-Imdaad foundation has not wavered in providing assistance and relief in Gaza whether it be during a crisis or not. VOC journalist, Ra'eesah Isaacs spoke to the foundation's Qari Ziyaad Patel about their projects in Gaza during the over 50 week conflict with Israel until present.
3 Sep 2014 9 min

African centre for biosafety

The African Centre for Biosafety has over the tested a variety of maize and soya products, as well as popular maize and bread brands to determine their Genetically modified content. To tell us more, we have consumer awareness campaigner from the African Centre for Biosafety, Zakiyyah Ismail on the line…
3 Sep 2014 11 min

Gaza

As the people of Gaza start to rebuild their lives, we focus on the type of casualties being treated and the medical needs and shortages that is currently prevailing in Gaza. On the line to tell us more, we have the president of the Palestinian Physiotherapy association, Yasser M. A…
3 Sep 2014 8 min

Immigration regulations

The Miniser of Economic opportunities, Alan Winde handed over a petition to Parliament to suspend the new immigration regulations. This petition has been sent to the Shadow minister of tourism, James Vos, it will be reviewed and tabled in Parliament. To tell us more, we have Minister Alan Winde on…
3 Sep 2014 8 min

Golden arrow buses

Golden Arrow has withdrew their services its bus service from the Philippi, Nyanga and Crossroads area after several buses were set alight and bus drivers injured on Monday. This morning, we find out the latest update on whether services will resume in the area and whether their will be armed…
3 Sep 2014 4 min

Social relief of Distress programme

The Department of Social development has embarked on a social relief of distress programme to provide temporary and practical assistance to the poorest of the poor. To tell us more, we have the Minister of social development, Albert Fritz on the line…
2 Sep 2014 6 min

Off the Rails

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…
2 Sep 2014 4 min

Taxi violence

Commuters and motorists were caught in a traffic nightmare on Monday morning following taxi protests. Two Golden Arrow buses were torched at Nyanga terminus, and buses were also targeted at New Eisleben and Govan Mbeki roads. To find out what the Department of Transport will be doing about the situation,…
2 Sep 2014 6 min

Gaza crisis conference

The United Muslim Nation organisation is holding a “Gaza Crisis conference” this weekend in Fordsburg in Gauteng. This conference is aimed at examining the stalemate of 67 years of failed activism and re-thinking and re-engineering the collective efforts. To tell us more, we have the founder and chairperson of the…
2 Sep 2014 10 min

Hajj

The Boland Hajj Jamaah has been investigated by SAHUC and the South African Travel and Hajj operators (SATHOA). It has been reported that 20 hujaaj are experiencing problems with the operator. The tour operator has now been arrested. To tell us more about this investigation and the subsequent arrest of…
2 Sep 2014 8 min

National kidney week

This week is the start of national Kidney week. This morning we look at the incidences of kidney diseases and how to prevent it. The National renal care and Melomed Renal care will embark on a programme to create awareness around kidney disease and highlight the life of patients on…
1 Sep 2014 8 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…
1 Sep 2014 6 min

Food labelling and advertising

The introduction of the new regulations related to the labelling and advertising of foodstuffs are on the cards. This morning, we find out how endorsements by specific religious entities. On the line to tell us more about food labelling, we have executive in the corporate/commercial department, specialising in healthcare and…
1 Sep 2014 5 min

Palestine

In 2010, a pro-justice and anti-Zionist activist Omar Hoosen embarked on a 2000km journey from his home in Cape Town to Pretoria. He wanted to raise awareness about the pain and plight of the people of Palestine. Recently, Omar published a book called “Whose land is it anyway”. To tell…
29 Aug 2014 5 min

South African businesses

In the past year, more than 16 000 businesses have been been subjected to armed robberies. It has been found that 90% of business robberies was committed by the employees who target their own employers. To tell us more, we have the CEO of Cash Connect, Richard Phillips on the…
29 Aug 2014 6 min

Political analyses

The Supreme court of Appeal has dismissed President Jacob Zuma's appeal against the release of the so-called spy tapes. This will mean that these spy-tapes have to be handed over without any editing or omission. To get an analyses of this issue, we have political analyst, Ralph Mathekga on the…
29 Aug 2014 6 min

Hajj problems

The Boland Hajj Jamaah has been investigated by SAHUC and the South African Travel and Hajj operators (SATHOA). It has been reported that 20 hujaaj are experiencing problems with the operator. To tell us more about this investigation, we chat now to the chairperson of SATHOA, Sedick Steenkamp…
29 Aug 2014 6 min
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