By Ragheema Mclean The Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training, Umalusi, has given the green light for the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, which are set to take place from 21 October to 28 November 2024. The council has announced that more than 1.1 million candidates are registered to sit for the exams this year. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, Umalusi spokesperson Biki Lepota outlined […]
By Daanyaal Matthews The South African Police Services (SAPS) have come under criticism following an Auditor General’s report indicating that the police are understaffed, lacking in experienced personnel, while the 10111-call center has been diminished in response time, leading to a lack of trust between the police and the community. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, Juanita du Preez, spokesperson for Action Society clarifies the issues in SAPS by specifically targeting […]
By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert As South Africans try to make ends meet, middle-class employees are also feeling the pinch of the ever-increasing cost of living, coupled with unstable fuel prices. In 2023, research from the Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing at the University of Cape Town revealed that a household or individual in South Africa would need to earn about R22,000 per month to be considered middle class. Speaking on […]
By Ragheema Mclean The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) has confirmed that the Hajj quota for the 1446/2025 pilgrimage will remain fixed at 2,500 pilgrims. A new regulation from the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia requires local travel operators to manage a minimum of 500 registered pilgrims. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive, Chairperson of South African Muslim Travel Operators (Samtoa), Sedick Steenkamp […]
The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) officially launched its second satellite office at the Siddique Masjid in Elsies River this morning. This follows the opening of its first satellite office earlier this year at the Sumaya Foundation in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain. The office will provide several social development services to the community. MJC president Riad Fataar said that the initiative aims to bring the MJC closer to the community, enhancing accessibility […]
By Rachel Mohamed Today marks World Mental Health Day, the day is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues, promoting mental well-being, and advocating for better mental health services. This comes as matriculants are gearing up to write their final matric exams for the class of 2024. Speaking of VOC’s Breakfast show on Thursday, Prof. Salomé Human-Vogel, the associate professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University […]
By Ragheema Mclean In preparation for the 1446/2025 Hajj season, the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) has announced key updates following a recent meeting with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Hajj quota for South African pilgrims will remain at 2,500, with new travel requirements and processes outlined to streamline operations and ensure compliance. A new regulation requires travel operators to […]
By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe said government talks to bring down fuel prices are reportedly under way. This comes as the prices are currently distorted by taxes like the general fuel levy and Road Accident Fund (RAF) levy. The minister said although petrol and diesel prices should be around R14 per litre, they currently exceed R20 per litre. Speaking on VOC […]
By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert Scholar transport companies in Cape Town and Malmesbury can take advantage of free vehicle inspections provided by the Western Cape Government. This is a component of the province government's ongoing efforts to guarantee that all cars used for the transportation of students are safe to drive and adhere to the strictest safety regulations. Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku said the safety of learners remains a top priority. […]
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.
