By Kouthar Sambo Psychologist and narrative therapist Ncazelo Mlilo has been nominated in two categories for the prestigious Women Changing the World Awards: the People’s Choice Award for Non-Profit and Social Enterprise, and the Women in Therapy and Counselling Services Award. Similar to the Grammy Awards, these accolades recognize women
By Kouthar Sambo The South African Youth Chin Woo Kungfu Team arrived at Cape Town International Airport yesterday, 6 March 2025, after an outstanding performance at the 20th Hong Kong International Wushu Kungfu Championship, held from 28 February to 3 March. Kungfu master and VOC’s PM Drive host, Muhammad Junaid
By Kouthar Sambo U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to escalate Israeli military action after the Palestinian resistance group Hamas refused to release Israeli hostages, both dead and alive. Speaking to VOC News, Professor Ahmed Jazbhay, an executive member of the Media Review Network, described Trump’s approach as “classic cowboy
By Kouthar Sambo Following allegations of Islamophobia against Vista High School Principal Mrs. Charline Little, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) told VOC News that the claims are false. The allegations surfaced after a viral social media post accused the principal of telling Muslim female students, “This isn’t Makkah,” and
By Kouthar Sambo The Palestine solidarity human rights organisation Africa4Palestine said it is not surprised by the allegations from the South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) leveled against South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, stating that the “President lacked empathy by advocating for Palestinian rights amidst the ongoing genocide in
By Kouthar Sambo The Pretoria North Regional Court sentenced Devi Sarathamoney (69) to 10 years in prison on Tuesday, 4 March 2025, for perjury, theft, and fraud against the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). “Sarathamoney’s sentence serves as a warning to anyone fraudulently receiving grant money. She submitted false
By Kouthar Sambo The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) views the postponement of the national budget as a unique opportunity for transformative change. Marius Roodt, an IRR analyst and writer, spoke across the VOC airwaves, saying that in times of crisis, governments can reform the political realities. “We are at
By Kouthar Sambo While skill development drives personal and economic growth, many face the struggles of high costs and limited accessibility. Speaking across the VOC airwaves, Khalil Patel, a volunteer board member of Constellation 150 (C150), a youth-driven community empowerment organisation in South Africa, highlighted the importance of breaking down barriers
By Kouthar Sambo Elite artistic swimmers Jessica Hayes-Hill and Laura Strugnell were purportedly sent home unlawfully from the World Championships in Doha, Qatar, held from 2 to 18 February 2024. The event would have given them a chance to qualify for the Olympic Games. Events Leading Up to the Legal
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.
