By Ragheema Mclean Police have launched an investigation into a murder and two counts of attempted murder following a tragic shooting in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain, last Thursday evening (10 October). A 14-year-old boy lost his life in the attack, while two males, aged 19 and 20, were injured and rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi confirmed that the incident which occurred is suspected to be […]
By Ragheema Mclean A 29-year-old South African woman was arrested in Ethiopia on Saturday (12 October) after being caught with drugs worth R5.4 million. The drugs, intended for South Africa, were reportedly sourced from Brazil. Gauteng police flagged the woman through Interpol South Africa, suspecting she had been traveling through multiple countries to smuggle the narcotics. This arrest comes amid a series of drug trafficking cases, with 14 drug mules […]
By Ragheema Mclean The truck driver responsible for crashing into the Lower Church Street bridge on the N1 highway last Friday will face charges of reckless and negligent driving in court on Tuesday. The accident led to major traffic disruptions, forcing motorists to face prolonged delays as they attempted to leave Cape Town's CBD throughout the day. Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith said the crash is […]
By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert Scholar transport companies in the Cape Town and Swartland regions have another chance to get their cars inspected by the Western Cape Government. Following the success of the recent free vehicle inspections, the Western Cape (WC) Government is pleased to announce another opportunity for scholar transport operators in the Cape Town and Swartland areas to have their vehicles checked. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Tuesday Western […]
By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) called on the public to respect matric learners who are set to undertake their final matric examinations next week. The National Senior Certificate exams are set to commence on Monday, 21 October 2024, with 66 988 candidates writing English Home Language, First Additional Language, or Second Additional Language in the morning sitting. In total, 123 examination papers will be written […]
By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert As the South African Revenue Service (SARS filing) season for non-provisional taxpayers draws to a close, taxpayers must be reminded that they have up until the October, 21 2024 to file their tax returns. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Tuesday Nwabisa Bidla Operations Manager for Taxbase Broadening and Education encouraged those taxpayers to file their tax returns urgently before the deadline after which they will be […]
By Rachel Mohamed The Al Quds Foundation SA is set to host a mass rally at the Castle of Good Hope in the CBD this week in support of Masjid Al-Aqsa and the liberation of Palestine. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Monday Shaykh Ebrahim Gabriels Director of the Al Quds Foundation SA said it is important for residents to come out in their masses to support this initiative. “We will […]
By Ragheema Mclean Local police seized counterfeit sporting goods valued at over R2.5 million during a search in Stikland on Sunday. Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi said the operation began around 09:00 in Brug Street, where officers targeted premises linked to suspicious activities. Upon arriving at the site, police discovered a Scania truck filled with suspicious cargo. “The members searched the suspicious truck and found 22 bags containing well-known branded sporting […]
By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert Men are often less likely than women to discuss or seek treatment for mental health issues, primarily due to societal expectations and established gender roles. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Monday Mark de la Rey, Clinical Psychologist at Akeso Kenilworth Clinic said that gender stereotypes can harm women, such as the belief that they should act or appear a specific way. However, it's crucial to realize […]
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.
