By Rachel Mohamed The release of South Africa’s matric results is always a significant event, but this year was extra special for Cape Town. Rayyan Ebrahim, an 18-year-old from Pinelands High School, has been named the country’s top achiever. Speaking on VOC’s Breakfast Show, Rayyan reflected on his journey, emphasizing consistency and balance in his studies. “I dedicated time daily, focused on revisions, and sacrificed a lot, including tackling past […]
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has welcomed South Africa's rise in the Henley Passport Index, moving from 53rd in 2024 to 48th in early 2025—its highest ranking in a decade. Schreiber highlighted this progress as a foundation, noting plans to introduce biometric e-passports and enhance digital security for passports and visas. VOC News Photo:
UNISA and Makerere University in Uganda have partnered to enhance teaching, learning, and community engagement. The institutions signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate strategically. Speaking at Makerere’s graduation ceremony, UNISA Vice-Chancellor Professor Puleng LenkaBula highlighted the partnership's role in advancing African scholars. “We aim to elevate Indigenous knowledge systems and African sciences on the global stage, building on Makerere’s strong reputation in health sciences,” she said. VOC News Photo: […]
The Competition Commission has directed major retailers to price fresh produce per 100 grams to simplify price comparisons for consumers. This follows an inquiry exposing inefficiencies, monopolies, and barriers for small farmers in the R53 billion fresh produce market. Retailers have 12 months to comply. Sipho Ngwema, Head of Communication, highlighted key challenges like high input costs and limited access for small-scale farmers. The report outlines 31 recommendations to boost […]
By Rachel Mohamed The South African Medical Association Trade Union (SAMATU) has voiced its concern and frustration regarding the ongoing issue of unemployed doctors who have completed their community service, a situation that remains unresolved despite numerous calls for action. Speaking on VOC’s Breakfast Show, Dr. Nkateko Mnisi, the Deputy President of SAMATU, emphasized that as an organization representing the well-being of over 8,000 doctors nationwide, their mission is to […]
By Rachel Mohamed As parents and students prepare for the 2025 academic year, VOC has launched its annual stationery drive. This initiative aims to provide stationery items to 900 learners at Strand Moslem Primary School on the first day of school. The South African Zakah Fund (SANZAF) has partnered with the radio station to ensure the success of this drive. During VOC’s Breakfast Show, Shafiek Barendse, Regional Manager for […]
The former head of South Africa's National Intelligence Service and a key figure in the negotiations for a peaceful transition, Dr. Niël Barnard, has passed away at the age of 75 after a long battle with cancer. Barnard played a significant behind-the-scenes role in preparation for former president Nelson Mandela, along with former South African Presidents P.W. Botha and F.W. de Klerk, for Mandela's eventual release. He was among the […]
UNICEF issued a dire warning on Friday about the humanitarian crisis in conflict-torn Sudan, warning of “acute malnutrition” for young children, Anadolu Agency reports. At a news conference, UN spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, said that UNICEF estimated 3.2 million children under the age of 5 suffered “from acute malnutrition this year. Of these children, over 700,000 will likely suffer from severe acute malnutrition.” Calling the situation in Sudan the “world’s largest child displacement […]
Local gunmen, on Friday morning, publicly executed the mayor of Dumar, a neighbourhood in the suburbs of Damascus, who was accused of being linked to Bashar Al-Assad’s regime, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The Observatory reported that Dumar’s mayor, Mazen Kneneh, who was considered one of the most well-known figures loyal to the former regime in the area, was executed by local elements from the Military Operations Administration, which […]
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
