Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called on the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) to investigate allegations that companies linked to an alleged gang boss may have benefited from security contracts tied to the reconstruction of Cape Town’s Central Line. The call follows an investigative report by the
As the blessed month of Ramadan draws to a close, the Muslim Prisoners Board is intensifying its efforts to support Muslim inmates at Pollsmoor Prison. Preparations are underway to provide pre-packed iftar meals for prisoners across different sections of the facility, along with a special breakfast on Eid al-Fitr to
The Western Cape has received an additional 100,000 doses of the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine, boosting the province’s efforts to contain the outbreak. The doses will be distributed across the West Coast, Cape Winelands and Garden Route districts, coordinated through a provincial “war room” that meets regularly. Authorities have already
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is warning the public to be cautious around water bodies as Cape Town and parts of the Western Cape experience a severe heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach up to 40°C. Speaking to VOC News, NSRI communications manager Andrew Ingram highlighted the dangers of
Cape Town is preparing for a heatwave this week, with temperatures expected to reach between 36 and 40 degrees, raising concerns about veld and mountain fires as well as the safety of vulnerable communities. Speaking to VOC News, Charlotte Powell, spokesperson for the City of Cape Town Disaster Risk Management
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has disbursed over R7 billion to support students in the 2026 academic year. Universities received R3.56 billion on 2 February and R2.82 billion on 2 March for tuition, allowances, and accommodation, while TVET colleges received R679 million in February and a further R591
Cape Town authorities are continuing the search for a 37-year-old American man who was swept out to sea at Diaz Beach, near Cape Point, on Wednesday. The NSRI Simonstown duty crew was activated after reports of a drowning in progress, with support from other emergency services. “On arrival, a search
Visitors to the Garden Route National Park will have to plan around ongoing construction on the park’s suspension bridge, a major feature of the Tsitsikamma hiking trail. The 77-metre bridge, a key feature of the 2-kilometre trail over the Storms River gorge, has been closed for safety reasons. SANParks spokesperson
The Muslim community of Strand is set to convene this coming Friday to break their fast to sounds of Quranic recitation and nasheeds. Speaking to VOC News, Lateefa Tambala, head convener of Strand for Palestine, remarked that the event was successful last year, prompting the community to continue in the
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.
