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
Crime statistics for the third quarter of the ongoing financial year in the Western Cape indicate that murder has experienced a minor decline, whereas there has been a rise in attempted murders and sexual offences. From October to December 2025, the province reported 1,157 murders, a decrease of 41 cases
Economist Frank Blackmore says South Africans could soon feel the impact of rising oil prices following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to VOC News, Blackmore said the blockage of the strategic shipping route is already rattling global markets. “It’s a worrisome situation. About 20% of the world’s
Forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan may face legal consequences after walking out of a parliamentary committee while under questioning. Parliament’s Constitutional and Legal Services Office has advised that O’Sullivan’s early departure on 26 February 2026 potentially impeded the ad hoc committee’s work and amounted to failing to answer questions fully, which
The organisation Sport Stepping Stones will host a mass iftar on Saturday, 28 February 2026, at Darul Islam High School, where food and treats will be distributed to 1,000 children from various areas across Cape Town. The initiative aims to support families during Ramadan while promoting community spirit and outreach.
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.
