Tauhierah Salie, Author at Voice of the Cape

Halal Tourism Association of South Africa launches in CPT

VOC The Halal Tourism Association of South Africa is on a mission to become the country's "voice" of halal, by facilitating a well-rounded transition into the lucrative market. Several stakeholders gathered for the companies' official launch at the Capetonian Hotel on Wednesday evening. Speakers emphasised the pivotal position of Cape Town in the Western Cape as a key hub of Muslim friendly tourism. Travellers are becoming increasingly concerned with halal […]

15 September 2022

News

National, provincial gov commits to collectively tackle WC crime at MJC interfaith dialogue

VOC National and provincial authorities have echoed the need for inter-departmental collaboration, alongside religious and civil bodies, to tackle crime in the Western Cape. It was among the commitments made at an interfaith dialogue hosted by the MJC SA on Thursday morning. The religious body called on authorities to urgently address the rise in violent crime plaguing the province. Police minister Bheki Cele, Police Commissioner General Sehlahle Masemola, Cape Town […]

15 September 2022

International

Arrest of UK anti-royal protesters raises free speech concerns

INTERNATIONAL British police have faced criticism from activists and civil liberties groups over their treatment of people who have publicly challenged King Charles III‘s accession to the throne after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, raising free speech concerns. A woman in Edinburgh holding a sign reading “F*** imperialism, abolish the monarchy” was charged with a breach of the peace while another woman in London was moved from the gates of Parliament […]

15 September 2022

International

Saudi Arabia: Tech activist pulls out of conference over rights concerns

INTERNATIONAL A prominent tech activist has announced her withdrawal from the Global AI (Artificial Intelligence) Summit in Saudi Arabia, citing the treatment of imprisoned student Salma al-Shahab. Yeshimabeit Milner had been set to speak at the conference, which is taking place in the capital Riyadh between 13 September and 15 September, on Wednesday evening on a panel called "AI Through the Lens of Equality". However, in a statement, she said she […]

15 September 2022

International

Libyan families seek tens of millions of dollars in damages from Khalifa Haftar

INTERNATIONAL Several Libyan families have filed a motion in a US court seeking tens of millions of dollars in compensation from Khalifa Haftar, commander of forces in the country's east, after the court ruled in late July that Haftar was liable for war crimes. The filing, seen by Middle East Eye, called for "$10 million for each decedent-estate and $5 million for each individual survivor" to compensate the three families who have accused the Libyan […]

15 September 2022

International

Egypt and Qatar find ‘synergies’ in post-Ukraine Middle East

INTERNATIONAL Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s visit to Qatar is the latest sign of deals winning over ideals as the Middle East grapples with the fallout from the war in Ukraine, fears of a slumping global economy and an uncertain geopolitical future. Ties between Egypt and Qatar have been strained since Sisi rose to power in 2014, following the military’s overthrow of former President Mohamed Morsi. Egypt: Sale of state assets to Saudi and UAE […]

15 September 2022

Local

Submissions opened ahead of adjustment to National Minimum Wage

LOCAL The National Minimum Wage Commission has invited written submissions from interested stakeholders as it prepares for the new minimum wage adjustments. The current minimum wage in South Africa is R23.19 for every ordinary hour worked, representing an 6.9% increase from the previous wage. Submissions will be considered before the commission publishes its annual report later this year which will then be handed to Minister in the Department of Employment […]

15 September 2022

Local

Case against suspects accused of attempted kidnapping in Ottery China Town, postponed

LOCAL The case against the five suspects charged with the attempted kidnapping of a Chinese businesswoman in Ottery last week, has been postponed. The suspects, from Gugulethu and Khayelitsha, were arrested at the weekend, after the vigilant woman flagged down a police car on the M5 during her pursuit. Following a high speed-chase, police stopped the suspects and found them in possession of a firearm with the serial number filed […]

15 September 2022

Local

SPCA appeals for public assistance amid reports of man begging, selling animals at CPT traffic lights

LOCAL The Cape of GoodHope SPCA is calling on the public to help locate a man alleged to be exploiting animals at traffic lights in Cape Town. He is usually seen at the Race Course Road off-ramp from the M5, opposite Access Park in Kenilworth, begging and trying to trade the animals. The alleged perpetrator has been spotted with different animals on a weekly basis. According to the SPCA, the […]

15 September 2022

Tauhierah Salie

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