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VOC BreakfastPart 2: Communicare reacts to caseJust before the break we heard the concerns of several Communicare tenants out in Ruyterwacht. This organisation has come under fire for similar reasons in other areas including Thornton, Kuilsriver and Salt River in recent years. VOC Journalist Tauhierah Salie got a response from Communicare’s CEO Anthea Housten yesterday. Take a listen.2021-03-0509 min
VOC BreakfastPart 1: Communicare in hot water over tenants continued grievancesSocial housing agent Communicare has been the centre of contention in the Western Cape since 2018, amid incessant complaints from tenants. Various residents from several areas accuse the organisation of misrepresentation, mismanagement, and human rights violations, including being subjected to illegal evictions and unfair rent hikes. Tenants had last month finally been successful in having their case heard at the Cape Town high Court, where applicants are expected to take the stand once again next Friday, the 12th of March 2021. VOC Journalist Tauhierah Salie took up the case and spoke to the relevant parties.2021-03-0508 min
VOC BreakfastMuslim ghaasil and ghaaliks talk about the challenges of Covid-19 janazasThe loss of loved ones due to Covid-19 has been something most of us have been touched by in recent months. The spike in covid-19 related fatalities within the muslim community has been immense and ensuring that every Muslim has a dignified burial remains incredibly crucial. We already know that janaaza’s have not been taking place the same way - we are limited in numbers and any gatherings pre or post the burial have been banned. But how does the burial process change for a Covid-19 patient? And is this being properly adhered to? VOC journalist Tauhierah Salie spoke to...2021-01-2509 min
VOC BreakfastPart 6: South Africa's criminal justice systemOver the past few days, almost every day after 8am, we’ve been lending an ear to various speakers around the criminal justice system. In the six-part series which kicked off last week, we looked at the role of constitution in law and an analysis of crime in the country. More importantly, we also unpacked our rights and responsibilities when being arrested, detained and during the court procedure. For the final insert, we now hear from the correctional services department and how the country handles its criminals. VOC journalist Tauhierah Salie filed this report…2021-01-0707 min
VOC BreakfastPart 5: South Africa's Criminal Justice SystemWith the Criminal Justice series nearing its end, one aspect that required more attention that the rest is the court system. Analysis is often done on a case-by-case basis. We know that South Africa’s courts are bombarded with cases and its procedures are extensive. And many on-lookers have criticized “inappropriate” sentences handed down to criminals. VOC Journo Tauhierah Salie got into talks with a law professor who gave insight into sentencing in South Africa’s courts.2021-01-0606 min
VOC BreakfastPart one: South Africa's criminal justice systemAlthough this year has been plagued by news of the Covid-19 pandemic, South Africans are accustomed to another plague: and that is, crime. Hundreds, if not thousands, of citizens take to social media and lash out at government and the criminal justice system for doing everything but provide justice. In a six part series, VOC journalist Tauhierah Salie spoke to various vested parties to unpack the system and how it works. Lets take a listen…2020-12-2807 min