In response to a complaint on Nontulo Street, New Cross, the South African Police Service (SAPS) discovered the bodies of a male and a female inside a residence. Both victims had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the head and upper body. Colonel Andrè Traut stated, “A third male victim was found outside the premises with a gunshot wound to the back of his head. The deceased males are aged 33 […]
Motorists have been alerted to several hotspots in the Mother City, particularly along the N2 corridor, including areas near Khayelitsha, Philippi, and Nyanga, where concerns have been raised that the wall is not sufficient. Speaking to VOC News, Councillor Emre Uygun explained which specific areas along the N2 corridor account for the highest rates of highway-related crime. “Most of the reported incidents are coming from the Cape Town International Airport, […]
The civil society group Healthcare Workers for Palestine (HW4P) condemned the United States government's decision to halt oil supplies to Cuba at the end of January 2026, which had previously been sourced primarily from Venezuela. HW4P stated, “This action constitutes a significant intensification of the illegal economic blockade imposed on Cuba since 1960 by the US. The consequences have been immediate and severe for the population of Cuba, precipitating a […]
Dam levels in Cape Town have reached a concerning point, dropping to 55% capacity as of March 2026. This is 19% lower than the levels recorded at the same time last year. In response, the Stellenbosch Municipality has introduced Level 2 water restrictions. Meanwhile, the City of Cape Town is urging residents to reduce water consumption and adopt responsible usage habits to help prevent similar restrictions from being implemented. Speaking […]
“We condemn the US and Israel’s illegal, unprovoked war on Iran. It is a campaign of military aggression that is causing civilian deaths, destruction, and regional instability, while undermining Iranian sovereignty to reassert the control of US imperialism and Zionism over energy, trade routes, and finance. This forms part of a broader pattern of imperialist and Zionist intervention across West Asia, which imperils world peace.” This is according to the […]
A widely circulated video reportedly shows Zone Watch security guards assaulting a man walking in the street. District Watch, a separate security company, was called to assist; however, despite public criticism, there is no indication that it was involved in the alleged incident. District Watch owner Pierre Gouws told VOC News that he strongly condemns the actions attributed to Zone Watch, emphasising that all security personnel — including his own […]
Cape Town is set to host the iconic Two Oceans Marathon this weekend, renowned as the most beautiful race globally. Ethiopian athlete Kamil Suleiman, who has lived in Cape Town for nearly twenty years, stated that the Muslim community constitutes a significant portion of the running community. “If there are 15 000 licneced runners this year, then a few thousand in Cape Town alone would be Muslim runners, and many […]
Cape Town is set to host the iconic Two Oceans Marathon this weekend, renowned as the most beautiful race globally. Ethiopian athlete Kamil Suleiman, who has lived in Cape Town for nearly twenty years, stated that the Muslim community constitutes a significant portion of the running community “If there are 15 000 licneced runners this year, then a few thousand in Cape Town alone would be Muslim runners, and many […]
While the government aims to alleviate pressure on South Africans, many are still grappling with the increasing living expenses. Frank Blackmore, Lead Economist at KPMG, told VOC News that consumers should carefully evaluate their spending habits, noting that the broader reflection of this is captured in the consumer inflation index. “We are going to see if inflation is above 4%, so any adjustment less than that to your income would […]
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.
