A group of around 30 cyclists will undertake a 500-kilometre journey from Makkah to Madinah in December, as part of the Hijra Cycling Waqf Legacy Tour. The initiative is a collaboration between Wheel to Heal and Masjid Love, with cyclists departing South Africa on 9 December before travelling to Makkah. Following Umrah, the group will set off from Makkah for Madinah on 12 December. The journey is intended to reflect […]
As Mitchells Plain celebrates its 50th anniversary, the community is also being encouraged to recognise the people who have dedicated their time and energy to making a difference. The Mitchell’s Plain United Residents Association (MURA) is hosting its second annual Community Service Awards, honouring local champions across categories including sport, education, business, safety, welfare, youth, arts and culture. MURA deputy chairperson Norman Jantjes says the awards are an opportunity to […]
Cape Town residents are facing growing pressure on household budgets as annual increases in municipal rates and service charges add to the rising cost of living. Ratepayers say the increases are becoming increasingly difficult to absorb, with some questioning why their bills have not come down following a High Court ruling on the City’s calculation of fixed charges. Chairperson of the Cape Town Collective Ratepayers’ Association, Bas Zuidberg, says the […]
More children are getting access to cellphones and social media from a young age, raising concerns about the impact of online exposure on their development. While technology can provide children with opportunities to learn, communicate and connect, excessive screen time and social-media use can also affect their mood, anxiety levels, confidence and self-image. Speaking to VOC, clinical psychologist Shelley Hall says parents should consider their child’s personality and ability to […]
Education activist Hendrick Makaneta is encouraging young South Africans to consider technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges when applying for the 2027 academic year. Applications for TVET colleges are currently open, with prospective students urged to submit their applications before the 30 September deadline. Makaneta says young people should change the perception that TVET colleges are only an option for those who are unable to secure a place […]
As the countdown to the November Local Government Elections continues, VOC’s Meet the Mayors segment is giving listeners the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates vying to lead the City of Cape Town. This week, the spotlight turns to People’s Movement for Change mayoral candidate Deon Daniels, better known as DJ Ready D. Daniels has placed the fight against gangsterism and crime among the key issues he believes require […]
The Road Traffic Management Corporation is urging motorists, pedestrians and transport operators to take extra care as spring brings rapidly changing weather conditions. Spokesperson Simon Zwane says sudden rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and reduced visibility can make driving more dangerous. “Spring weather can change within minutes. Sunny, clear can quickly become a drive through torrential rain or a thunderstorm.” He is urging motorists to slow down, maintain a safe following […]
As the countdown to the November Local Government Elections continues, VOC’s “Meet the Mayors” segment is giving listeners the opportunity to hear directly from mayoral candidates, understand their priorities and hear their vision for the future of local government. For the second instalment of the series, the VOC Breakfast team sat down with GOOD Party Secretary-General and Cape Town mayoral candidate Brett Herron. Herron spoke about some of the financial […]
Two teenagers, aged 16 and 18, have been arrested after an unlicensed firearm was found on the premises of a high school in Hermes Avenue, Atlantis. Western Cape police say officers conducted a search at the school on Friday after receiving a tip-off about a firearm. Police spokesperson Ndakhe Gwala says the firearm was found inside a backpack. “The members conducted a search on the school premises on Friday after […]
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.
