VOC Breakfast

Shrien Dewani

Shrien Dewani has finally arrived in Cape Town and has appeared in the Western Cape High Court. The case has been postponed to 12th May. To tell us more, we have the Regional Head of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Hishaam Mohammed on the line…

9 Apr 2014 4 min

Ralo making waves

Over the past month, VOC has been investigating the story of a 30-year old mother of two who claims she has been discriminated in her place of work. Maryam Manuel Sallie was an employee at Ralo cosmetics, a South African retail group selling affordable make-up. In this piece, she speaks…

9 Apr 2014 10 min

Traffic officers and beards

A new draft National road traffic law enforcement code were gazetted recently. One of these rules pertain to law enforcement not allowed to have beards. There is a 30day window for comment which is open to the public, in which they can make submissions on this issue. We chat now…

9 Apr 2014 9 min

Bo-Kaap Civic association

At the end of the last year we spoke to the Bo-Kaap civic association about the restaurants applying for liquor licences near the Palm Street Mosque. There has been some developments on this issue. We chat now to the chairman of the Bo-Kaap civic association, Osman Shaboodien

9 Apr 2014 6 min

Western Province Blood transfusion service

With the Easter weekend approaching fast, motor vehicle accidents increases. This normally sees the need for an increase in the need for blood transfusion. At present there are only enough blood for 4 days. To tell us more, we have Corporate Public Relations officer, Marlize Mouton on the line.

8 Apr 2014 6 min

SASSA

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 Apr 2014 6 min

E-mail hacking

The South African Banking Risk and Information Centre (SABRIC) are warning banking customers about e-mail hacking and other related cyber-crimes. On the line to tell us what to look out for, we have the CEO of SABRIC, Kalyani Pillay on the line…

8 Apr 2014 9 min

Defection from the DA

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 Apr 2014 7 min

District Six Beneficiary and re-development trust

There have been constant rumours that the D6 Beneficiary and re-development trust will be disbanding. We chat now to the chairman of the Trust, Dr Anwah Nagia…

8 Apr 2014 10 min

Drug and Alcohol treatment Centre

The Tafelsig Matrix out-patient alcohol and drug treatment centre in Mitchell's Plain has become a beacon of hope in a community where substance abuse is largely seen amongst the youth. VOC journalist visited the centre last as it received its third certificate and filed this report

7 Apr 2014 6 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…

7 Apr 2014 4 min

Unnatural infant deaths

An investigation into the death of an infant in Elsies River has led the Minister of Social Development at the Provincial Legislature, Albert Fritz to look deeper into this issue. We chat now to the Minister

7 Apr 2014 8 min

Derelict buildings in the Bo-Kaap

The Problem Buildings Unit will be investigating derelict buildings in the Bo-Kaap. These derelict buildings are used by many criminals for their criminal activities. To tell us more, we have the the City's Ward Councillor Dave Bryant of on the line

7 Apr 2014 6 min

Hangberg

In 2010, anti-eviction forces, the City Police and the SAPS went into Hangberg in Hout Bay to demolish people's homes. The South African Human Rights Commission informed the community that the Office of the Public Protector (OPP) has appointed an investigation into this matter. The ANCYL is disappointed that the…

7 Apr 2014 10 min

Shortage of social workers

There is a critical lack of social workers in South Africa. According to the head of the Institute of Security Studies, Gareth Newham, South Africa needs more social workers and fewer police officers in order to help those in need. To tell us more about this shortage of social workers,…

4 Apr 2014 7 min

SACTWU retirees

The Minister of Economic Development, Ebahim Patel addressed a luncheon event this week for 1500 SACTWU retirees. This was held as part of SACTWU's 25th anniversary celebrations. VOC reporter, Imogen Vollenhoven was at the luncheon and filed this report…

4 Apr 2014 7 min

Procedures for special votes in elections 2014

The application for special votes for the upcoming elections will open on Monday. These special votes will be cast on the 5th and 6th of May as opposed to 7th May when the rest of the country cast their votes. To tell us more, we have the provincial electoral officer,…

4 Apr 2014 5 min

MYCiTi wildcat strike

The Myciti bus driver strike is entering the 3rd day. The unprotected strike which started on Wednesday left many commuters fuming and stranded in the pouring rain. To tell us more, we have general secretary of the Transport and Omnibus workers union who represents the workers, Tony Franks on the…

4 Apr 2014 8 min

Unhappy Heideveld residents

The community of Heideveld,contacted VOC after ward councillor Anthony Moses responded to their claims of mismanagement. The community invited VOC to Heideveld to show what issues they currently face and the reasons why they feel unsatisfied with the way in which their councillor operates. VOC Journalist, Ra'eesah Isaacs filed this…

3 Apr 2014 7 min

Chappies toll plaza

A recent report on the claims of the SAPS that they were delayed at the toll plaza because they could not pay the requisite R36 left many wondering whether this was a joke or not. The report involved an alleged incident of theft on Chapmans Peak out of a vehicle…

3 Apr 2014 8 min