VOC Breakfast

Pro-palestinian protestors arrested

Five pro-Palestinian demonstrators were held overnight at the Cape Town central police station after they were arrested for allegedly staging an illegal protest on Sunday afternoon. The five people were pulled over by police near Gardens after they had left a picket at the Sea Point Pavillion, which drew a…

11 Aug 2014 6 min

CT women to protest differently

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 Aug 2014 4 min

Logistics for #SAMarch4Gaza

The largest and most diverse march in South Africa since 1994 will be taking place at 11am from Keizergracht to Parliament. This march is organised by the National Coalition for Palestine and includes various organisations, including BDS SA, MJC, ANC Youth league and other civil societies. Guest: Moulana Abdul Khaliq…

8 Aug 2014 5 min

Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions explained

As the aggression continues against the people of Gaza, VOC have been inundated with callers expressing outrage at certain retailers who supposedly support Israel. Many are feeling helpless about what they can do to help the Palestinians and boycott produce that comes from Israel. This morning, we chat to the…

8 Aug 2014 29 min

Student housing in District Six

We spoke to the Director of the district Six Museum. We chat now to the Vice-Chancellor of CPUT, Dr Prins Nevhutalu about the development of student housing in District Six.

7 Aug 2014 8 min

Combating women and child abuse

To kick off this Women's month, the Western Cape Development Committee of the Justice Crime Prevention and security cluster launched its month long programme aimed at fighting women and child abuse. Guest: Advocate Hishaam Mohammed Position: chairperson of DEVCOM

7 Aug 2014 10 min

Remember the children of Gaza

To honour the children that have been killed in Gaza, an artwork initiative to remember them as children as not as statistics. Guest: Karen Jayes Position: co-ordinator of artwork initiative

7 Aug 2014 11 min

District Six development

Members of the Seven-steps ex residents club of District Six discovered that the development between the Moravian chapel on the hill of Keizergracht will not be part of the redevelopment of District Six. Guest: Bonita Bennett Position: Director of District Six museum

7 Aug 2014 7 min

MSA hosts Dr Abdallah Ma'rouf

The Muslim Students Association of the Cape in association with the Youth for Al quds will be hosting internationally renowned scholar, academic and author, Dr Abdallah Ma'rouf in Cape Town form the 6th to the 10th of August. Guest: Dr Abdallah Ma'roof Position: Academic and author

7 Aug 2014 11 min

Impact of Vandalism & Theft

This morning we look at the costs of vandalism and theft and how it ultimately affects the consumers. The City of Cape Town's Utility Directorate spent a total of R116 million in the 2013/2014 fia Guest: Councillor Ernest Sonnenberg Position: City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee member for utility services

6 Aug 2014 5 min

Credit Amnesty Period

On the 1st of April, the Government put in place a credit amnesty. This credit amnesty ensures that all credit bureaus remove any black-listings from consumers by the 31st of May. This morning we look at the process and what recourse there is if black-listings have not been removed. Guest:…

6 Aug 2014 9 min

SAHUC Update

SAHUC The Saudi Ministry of Health has banned the issuance of Hajj and Umrah visas for Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia because of concerns about the spread of the Ebola virus. And as many hujjaaj are making preparations for hajj, we take a look at what can be expected. Guest:…

6 Aug 2014 7 min

South African relations with Israel

We look at South African-Israeli relations, focussing particularly on why South Africa is hesitant to impose sanctions or boycotts on Israel. Recently, a pro-Israel march saw some political parties stepping into the fray and outright supporting Israel. Guest: Professor Robert van Niekerk Position: Associate Professor of Social and economic research…

6 Aug 2014 11 min

Metrorail vandalism

A joint press conference with the Minister of Transport and Public works and various public transport stakeholders was held yesterday to discuss last week's vandalism attacks on Metrorail's infrastructure. Guest: Siphesihle Dube Position: Spokesperson for Minister of Transport and Public works, Donald Grant.

5 Aug 2014 5 min

UCT Palestine solidarity forum protest action

The UCT Palestine solidarity forum will be having a protest to highlight the plight of the people of Gaza. Guest: Alex Hotz Position: chair of the UCT Palestine solidarity forum

5 Aug 2014 5 min

Political parties' support for Protest action

This weekend, thousands gathered in support of Israel, which was organised by the South African Zionist Federation. During this march, some political parties, like IFP, COPE and ACDP showed outright support for Israel. Guest: Ralph Mathekga Position: political analyst

5 Aug 2014 9 min

Mass March for Palestine

A mass march for Palestine against Israeli attacks on Gaza to demand action from South African government will take place this weekend. The march which is organised by the National Coalition for Palestine , which also includes BDS South Africa will take place on the 9th August at 11am from…

5 Aug 2014 6 min

Land Claims process

According to the rural development and land reform department, just under 5500 new land claims have been lodged, with most of the claimants wanting money and not the land. Guest: Michael Worsnip (Chief director) Position:Chief Director in the Department of rural development and land reform

4 Aug 2014 8 min

Protest March - City of CT responds

Earlier, we spoke to Mandy van Willingh from the Strandfontein Social and economic development forum about the protest march that took place over the weekend and their concerns in the area. We chat now to the City of Cape Town's Ward councillor for Strandfontein, Elton Enrique Jansen...... Guest: Elton Enrique…

4 Aug 2014 11 min

Protest march in Strandfontein

The Strandfontein Social and economic development and members of the community embarked on a protest march against the City of Cape Town on Saturday to voice their concerns about problems in the area. Guest: Mandy van Willingh Position:spokesperson and secretary of the Strandfontein Social and Economic development forum (SSEDF)

4 Aug 2014 7 min