“We condemn the US and Israel’s illegal, unprovoked war on Iran. It is a campaign of military aggression that is causing civilian deaths, destruction, and regional instability, while undermining Iranian sovereignty to reassert the control of US imperialism and Zionism over energy, trade routes, and finance. This forms part of
A widely circulated video reportedly shows Zone Watch security guards assaulting a man walking in the street. District Watch, a separate security company, was called to assist; however, despite public criticism, there is no indication that it was involved in the alleged incident. District Watch owner Pierre Gouws told VOC
Cape Town is set to host the iconic Two Oceans Marathon this weekend, renowned as the most beautiful race globally. Ethiopian athlete Kamil Suleiman, who has lived in Cape Town for nearly twenty years, stated that the Muslim community constitutes a significant portion of the running community. “If there are
Cape Town is set to host the iconic Two Oceans Marathon this weekend, renowned as the most beautiful race globally. Ethiopian athlete Kamil Suleiman, who has lived in Cape Town for nearly twenty years, stated that the Muslim community constitutes a significant portion of the running community “If there are
While the government aims to alleviate pressure on South Africans, many are still grappling with the increasing living expenses. Frank Blackmore, Lead Economist at KPMG, told VOC News that consumers should carefully evaluate their spending habits, noting that the broader reflection of this is captured in the consumer inflation index.
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis presented the final budget of his term, stating that it represents the largest municipal infrastructure investment in the country. The “City of Hope Budget” includes a capital allocation exceeding R13 billion. “Our extensive MyCiti Cape Flats expansion is now a construction site from end to
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have confirmed an attack on Israel, stating that it marks their first operation since the start of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The group has signalled its readiness to escalate should hostilities against Iran and allied resistance factions intensify. The Houthis said the attack was in response
Restrictions on diesel sales at select filling stations in Johannesburg have raised concerns about fuel availability, despite government assurances that there is no nationwide shortage. In Cape Town, many residents have refueled their vehicles with petrol ahead of the official price increase. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has
South Africa’s Reserve Bank has held its repo rate steady at 6.75%, citing mounting global uncertainty as the primary driver behind the decision. The bank pointed to surging oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict as a key factor likely to push inflation upward in the near term. Governor
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.
