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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
3820 – 3840

Inter-faith 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 and includes BDS SA, MJC and the ANC amongst others. Guest: Muhammad Desai Position: co-ordinator of BDS…
4 Aug 2014 6 min

Illegal products in South Africa

The Department of Trade and Industry is clamping down on dangerous, illegal products that is flooding the South African market. These products are smuggled into South Africa and includes electrical appliances, mobile phone charges and even paraffin stoves. Some of these seized contraband can be detrimental to the user and…
1 Aug 2014 8 min

Douglas Road Primary raises monies for Gaza

Students of the Douglas Road Primary School in Wynberg raised money for the Children of Gaza. VOC Journalist, Ra'eesah Isaacs attended the hand over ceremony yesterday and filed this report. Story to be found here: http://www.vocfm.co.za/douglas-primary-raises-r17k-for-gaza/
1 Aug 2014 4 min

Mining in the Western Cape

The City of Cape Town recently approved the proposal to permit mining companies to continue operational activities. However with this approval comes strict adherence to the way the land is being used. To tell us more, we have the City's Mayoral committee member for Economic, Environmental and Spatial planning, Councillor…
1 Aug 2014 6 min

SA envoys to Gaza returns

Special envoys appointed by President Jacob Zuma: former deputy minister Aziz Pahad and former high commissioner Zola Skweyiya, yesterday briefed the media on their trip to Israel and Palestine in light of the current conflict in which more than 1300 Palestinians have already perished. Voice of the Cape reporter ACP…
1 Aug 2014 32 min

Psychological effects of genocide and massacre on Gaza's children.

This morning we take a look at the psychological effects of the ongoing genocide and massacre on the children in Gaza. Officials in Gaza recently reported that over 1300 Palestinians have been killed, many of them women and children. Guest: Dr Yousef Mousa Position:executive Director from the Union of Health…
1 Aug 2014 10 min

Police competency with firearms

Gun Free SA has called on the South African Police service Act to include a consolidated section dealing with police and firearms. This comes after the Police minister's disclosure that a quarter of the police officers are not competent to carry a firearm. To tell us more, we have Gun…
31 Jul 2014 8 min

Interfaith prayer session

The Bonteheuwel Joint Peace forum in association with the Bonteheuwel Churches in Action (BCIA) will be having an interfaith prayer session for peace in Bonteheuwel. VOC journalist, Imogen Vollenhoven spoke to the spokesperson of the Bonteheuwel Joint Peace forum (JPF), Soraya Salie…
31 Jul 2014 6 min

South African Jewish Board of Deputies

Before the break, we chatted to Provincial secretary of COSATU, Tony Ehrenreich about the South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBOD) stance on the war in Gaza. On the line to give their response to Tony's assertions, we have the Associate Director of SAJBOD, David Saks…
31 Jul 2014 6 min

COSATU on Zionists issue

COSATU has given the South African Jewish Board of Deputies until the 7th of August to stop any Zionist propaganda, especially in Cape Town. Failing to do this will result in COSATU embarking on a boycott and call strikes on all their member companies and organisations. Guest: Tony Ehrenreich Position:…
31 Jul 2014 7 min

Week in review

Kamaal Salasa gives his opinion of this week's news
30 Jul 2014 6 min

Human trafficking in SA

Trade union Cosatu have planned a protest for today against Human Trafficking as today 30th July is the first ever World Day against Trafficking in Persons. We always speak about human trafficking as if its something very far removed from South Africa society. To help us understand human trafficking in…
30 Jul 2014 5 min

Al Imdaad Foundation Gaza hospital

A few weeks ago we reported on fact that the Al Imdaad Foundation’s female only hospital in Gaza had to extend itself to male casualties as a result of the influx of patients at the hospital. VOC reporter Ra’eesah Isaacs chats to Qari Ziyaad Patel to find out how medical…
30 Jul 2014 8 min

Jews against Israeli occupation

A number of South Africans of Jewish decent have come out in a petition, con-demning the attacks by the Israeli government on Gaza. VOC journalist, Ra'eesah Isaacs spoke to Professor David Sanders who added his name to the petition and explained the many misconceptions around the current conflict and Judaism.
30 Jul 2014 7 min

South African Banking risk information Centre

The South African Banking Risk information centre (SABRIC) in partnership with the SAPS and Crime Line on behalf of the banking industry will launch its annual carrying cash safely awareness campaign. To tell us more, we have the CEO of SABRIC, Kalyani Pillay on the line…
24 Jul 2014 5 min

Stay Safe Gaza project

As the Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip continues and the death toll climbs, a doctor based in Gaza has made a call on ordinary people to provide emergency items which can assist the casualties. Dr Alaa Abu-Shabaan is the founder of the Stay Safe Gaza project, which is also…
24 Jul 2014 5 min

Blikkiesdorp community

Some muslim members of the Blikkiesdorp community say nepotism and favouritism is rife at the local Blikkiesdorp Masjid during Ramadan as fitra packages and other charity is distributed. But Maulana Rizaa Seido says these communtiy members have exaggerated to create a sensation to bad mouth him and his congregation.VOC reporter…
23 Jul 2014 8 min

Vandalism in Bishop Lavis

The City of Cape Town's Electricity Department is stunned by the ongoing vandalism that is rocking Bishop Lavis. Thieves have resorted to grinders to demolish street lights. To tell us more, we have the City's Mayoral committee member for utility services, Councillor Ernest Sonnenberg on the line…
23 Jul 2014 5 min

Cosatu condemns Israeli aggression

According to COSATU, the DA has been too silent in condemning the Israeli aggression. We chat now to the Cosatu provincial secretary, Tony Ehrenreich…
23 Jul 2014 6 min

Economist views on disinvestment and sanctions

With the war in Gaza escalating and more and more people are dying, we look at the issue of the BDS campaign, especially pertaining to Israeli goods that is being sold in South Africa. To tell us more, we have economist, Yumna Ebrahim on the line…
23 Jul 2014 5 min
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