The Lions Club of Athlone will host its second annual Big Walk for Little Warriors on Saturday, February 15, at Nantes Park in Silvertown, Athlone, to raise awareness for childhood cancer. Proceeds will support young fighters like Tashreeq Titus, who is bravely battling eye cancer. Registration is open on the day, with a fee of R20 per adult and R10 per child. Lions Club of Athlone Secretary Zarina Hendricks emphasized […]
Housing activists have taken their fight over the Tafelberg site to the Constitutional Court, arguing for equitable land access. They aim to convert the Sea Point property into social housing, while the Western Cape Government maintains it will be used as a school. The court has reserved judgment following an appeal by Ndifuna Ukwazi and Reclaim the City against the Supreme Court of Appeal’s (SCA) ruling. Head of Ndifuna Ukwazi […]
Cape Town’s firefighters have been working tirelessly to combat multiple blazes across the city in recent days. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Jermaine Carelse provided insights into the extent of the fires, their causes, and the resulting damage. “It has been a busy season, but it has also been an indifferent season from previous years, especially last year. I think there is […]
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is in the process of placing 1,586 Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners approximately 1.2% of applicants for the 2025 school year. As of February 7, 2025, a total of 131,800 applications, or 98.8%, have already been processed. Western Cape Education Minister David Maynier addressed the challenge of oversubscribed schools, explaining that some learners who registered have not enrolled, creating available spaces. “What we […]
By Sheefah Irambona As Voice of the Cape Radio reaches its 30-year milestone, it reflects on the legacy built within the community. Over the years, the station has had the privilege of touching the hearts of many and becoming a trusted presence in countless homes. However, this milestone also presents an opportunity to reassess the diversity of voices across its airwaves. It is a time for growth, reflection, and an […]
Today marked 59 years since District Six was declared a White Group Area in 1966. In remembrance, the District Six Museum hosted its annual gathering at the memorial cairn on Hanover Street, now enclosed by the Cape Peninsula University of Technology’s Hanover residence. For over three decades, the site has been a symbol of the pain of forced removals and the ongoing struggle for land restitution, serving as a place […]
Cape Town’s housing crisis continues to displace vulnerable communities, underscoring the urgent need for reform. With rising evictions and a severe lack of affordable housing, calls for change have intensified. Zamindlela Mkhwanazi, a researcher at Ndifuna Ukwazi, spoke about the housing crisis on VOC’s PM Drive. Mkhwanazi highlighted the significance of the recently gazetted White Paper on Human Settlements, published on January 31, stating, “It addresses many key issues related […]
The United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump has intensified his stance on South Africa, following earlier claims about land confiscation. In a controversial move, Trump has directed U.S. officials to prioritise the resettlement of Afrikaners as refugees, and on Friday, he signed an executive order halting financial aid to South Africa, further straining diplomatic relations. Speaking on VOC’s NewsBeat on Monday, Honorary Professor of International Relations at the University of […]
Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address last week, energy and electricity remain critical issues for South Africans. With ongoing challenges in the sector, we turn to The Green Connection for expert insight into the government’s plans, sustainability efforts, and what this means for the country’s energy future. Lisa Makaula, Advocacy Officer at The Green Connection, shared her thoughts on the address, highlighting the president's mention of expanding […]
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.
