VOC Breakfast

Zinc supplements boosts immune system

A recent study, the first of its kind found that zinc supplements boosts children's immune system and can prevent diarrhoea and other infections. We chat now to the President of the South African Medical Research Council, Professor Glenda Gray…

21 May 2014 4 min

Acid attack survivor

A young woman who survived an acid attack about two years ago is in need of more surgeries. Peoples against Suffering, Oppression and Violence (PASSOP) partnered with UCT students to host a fundraiser for Perceive Shava, better known in the media as 'Susan Forgives'. PASSOP is an NGO that fights…

21 May 2014 5 min

Child abuse

This morning we look at the horrific spike in child abuse cases. In a recent story, the abuse of a 7week old infant sparked outrage. Another story graphically explained the injuries of yet another incident in which a 2 year old was tortured for hours. To tell us more, we…

21 May 2014 9 min

Gang violence

With winter fast approaching, there seems to be an increase in gang violence. VOC reporter spoke to Steven Mentor from the Community Action towards a Safer Environment (CASE) about this trend

20 May 2014 3 min

Waterloo Road Mosque

A possible expansion at Waterloo Road Mosque in Kenwyn cannot go ahead because the building has historical significance. This mosque board and civic association have appealed to the City of Cape Town to make land available to build a new facility to accommodate the community. To tell us more, we…

20 May 2014 4 min

Child protection and Child justice Act

With Child Protection Week coming up soon, we look at the Child Justice Act and how this Act manages children who are in conflict with the law. To tell us more, we have Advocate Hishaam Mohammed from the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development on the line…

20 May 2014 8 min

Education specialist on underperforming schools

Earlier we spoke to the Western Cape education Department about under-performing primary schools. We chat now to an education specialist, Graeme Bloch about the importance of focussing on the foundation phase and how this will turn the education crisis around…

20 May 2014 8 min

Western Cape Education Department

The Western Cape education Department has classified 49 primary schools as under-performing. These schools achieved pass rates of 50 percent or less in the language section of the Annual National Assessments or ANA's. To tell us more, we have the Provincial Minister of Education, Donald Grant on the line…

20 May 2014 5 min

Metro police update

Well it's Monday a 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 to tell us more we have Metro Police deputy chief Yolanda Faro…

19 May 2014 6 min

School fights website

A shocking website that offers payment to learners for footage of schoolfights on their grounds is currently doing the rounds. This website invites learners to upload their videos and even offers a subscription option to those wanting to see more fights. To tell us more, we have the Acting Chief…

19 May 2014 6 min

Interest rate hike

The next monetary policy committee meeting may see Reserve Bank Governor, Gill Marcus possibly raising the interest rate. To tell us whether there will be an interest rate hike and how this might affect consumers, we have economist at Econometrix, Yumna Ebrahim on the line…

19 May 2014 7 min

D6 Working committee

The D6 Working Committee had their biggest post-election mass public meeting this Sunday to discuss restitution vs elections, “the Way forward”. We chat now to the chairperson of the D6 working committee, Shahied Ajam…

19 May 2014 11 min

Civil action against Shaheed Stakala

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…

16 May 2014 4 min

Red Cross Childrens hospital Childsafe centre

Woolworths and the Red Cross War memorial children's Hospital yesterday hosted the opening of the Child Safe Research and Educational Centre. The centre will be used to educate caregivers, parents and hospital staff on how to keep children safe in all aspects. VOC reporter ACP spoke to Woolworths Trust chairperson…

16 May 2014 4 min

Oasis focus on finance

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…

16 May 2014 10 min

Eskom warning

Eskom is urging all consumers to switch off as much appliances as possible in order to prevent load-shedding. To tell us more, we have Eskom spokesperson, Andrew Etzinger on the line…

16 May 2014 2 min

Police corruption

An independent criminologist has testified at the Khayelitsha Commission of Inquiry that the Police lacked strong and positive leadership in order to fight crime and corruption. We chat now to Dr Liza Grobler about her statements at the Commission.

16 May 2014 7 min

Sod turning ceremony in District Six

The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Gugile Nkwinti will lead a sod-turning ceremony on Saturday of phase 3 for the District Six redevelopment project. To tell us more, we have the chief director of the land restitution support in the Department, Micheal Worsnip on the line.

16 May 2014 5 min

Umrah pilgrims

Civil action will be instituted against travel agent Shahied Stakala by aggrieved Umrah pilgrims. The case will be handled by Cape Town attorney, Igshaan Higgns. To tell us more, we have Igshaan Higgins on the line…

16 May 2014 3 min

Credit amnesty

Since the removal of adverse consumer credit information regulations kicked off in April, many consumers have been left confused about this “credit amnesty”. To tell us, we have the Director for Policy and legislation in the Department of Trade and Industry, Siphamandla Kumkani on the line…

15 May 2014 10 min