By Kouthar Sambo A fake Home Affairs office in Durban was raided for running marriage scams after allegations surfaced that the office was used to marry off South Africans to undocumented foreign nationals. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive on Tuesday, a legal expert at the Scalabrini Centre, James Chapman said one must speak out on any influence, defeating the ends of justice. "This is a case where the might of the […]
By Kouthar Sambo A spyware known as Pegasus has taken the forefront as one of the most powerful pieces of spyware ever created. Once installed on a phone, it essentially turns the device into a 24-hour surveillance tool. In response to Israel's apparent misuse of technology, specialized security service investigator Mike Bolhuis spoke on VOC's PM Drive show on Tuesday, stressing technology should be used for the right reasons. "Pegasus […]
By Kouthar Sambo "The horrific massacre in Beit Lahia this morning is a confirmation of the Zionist genocide and expulsion plans against our people, which would not have happened without the official Arab inaction and international silence." This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement followed after at least 77 innocent civilians, including 25 children who were killed in the missile attack launched by Israel. "The horrific […]
In a phone call, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy discussed the situation in the war-torn Gaza Strip, the US State Department said, Anadolu Agency reports. Blinken and Lammy “discussed the importance of ending the war in Gaza, bringing all the hostages home, and alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people” in their Friday phone call, the department said late Saturday. In addition to Gaza, they […]
By Kouthar Sambo In the wake of the tragic shooting in Bishop Lavis that resulted in the deaths of seven individuals, the community is rocked as they grapple with the impact of the surge in violence. Three suspects have been arrested and police efforts continue to stabilize the area amid rising concerns over gun violence. Speaking on VOC's Sunday Live show, Western Cape Provincial Community Police Board Spokesperson, Rafique Foflonker […]
By Kouthar Sambo "The Israeli Occupation Army has committed a brutal new massacre by bombing the Martyrs of Al-Nuseirat School in the central governorate, claiming the lives of 17 martyrs, including nine children, and injuring more than 52 others who have been transported to the hospital for treatment, in addition to a number of missing persons as a result of the massacre." This is according to the Palestinian resistance Hamas. […]
By Kouthar Sambo The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) announced that Hujaaj will undergo a medical assessment, which will be conducted by qualified persons or medical personnel. Medical assessments for future Hujaaj "Future Hujaaj will undergo basic assessments like blood pressure and fitness level, particularly Hujaaj who already has medical and chronic illnesses, so medical personnel have a baseline assessment of the what condition they have," Dr Razia […]
By Kouthar Sambo The Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has called for the closure of all foreign-owned tuckshops and the deportation of undocumented foreign nationals. This comes after the rise of incidents where learners in Limpopo, Soweto, Sharpville, and Pretoria (to name a few) died and fell ill after eating toxic snacks bought at the spaza shops, therefore sparking outrage and food safety concerns. "It is unfortunate that […]
By Kouthar Sambo The 2024 BRICS summit will be taking place in Kazan, Russia, on Tuesday, 22 to 24 October. This crucial gathering comes amid geopolitical fractures heightened in Gaza, coupled with the ongoing tension on the African continent and Ukraine. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show ahead of the summit, Emmanuel Matambo, Research Director at the Centre for Africa-China Studies, University of Johannesburg said the BRICS summit will consist […]
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.
