Women For Change South Africa, a prominent advocacy group opposing gender-based violence, has sparked a national movement that is transforming social media into purple to raise awareness of the ongoing suffering of GBV victims. Speaking to VOC News, renowned woman advocacy group, Callas Foundation, explained that the concept is a
“The exacerbating humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip necessitates urgent action to save civilians and bring in aid, tents, and mobile homes (caravans).” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement comes as videos go viral on social media, depicting displaced Palestinians in despair as their tents
After extended deliberations involving the humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers (GOTG), civil society groups, and the South African government, officials have decided to grant temporary refuge to some of the 160 Palestinians who had been stranded at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday, 13 November 2025. Gift of the
The humanitarian organization Gift of the Givers (GOTG) expresses gratitude to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation’s (DIRCO) Director General, Zane Dangor, and Minister Ronald Lamola for welcoming Palestinian refugees who landed in Johannesburg this morning with warmth. “This is in keeping with South Africa’s policy of standing with
“We extend our deepest congratulations to our steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. We also congratulate our successful and outstanding high school students (Tawjihi). They have achieved excellence, granted by Allah, despite harsh and horrific circumstances during the genocidal war on our people and beloved Gaza.” This is according
With South African pilgrims getting ready for Hajj 1447 (2026), a team from the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) is participating in the 5th Hajj Conference & Exhibition in Jeddah, organized by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Additionally, the event, lasting until November 12th, gathers global
The VOC News has been notified of a matter at the Western Cape High Court, with the case information revealing that the complainant, the wife, has brought her husband, the defendant, to court to contest the supposed absence of nafaqah (financial maintenance towards a wife) from her partner. The verdict
Early reports have noted that Zohran Mamdani has won the closely watched mayoral election in New York City. Mamdani, identifying as a democratic socialist, is set to be the city’s inaugural Muslim mayor. He has attracted liberal voters with proposals for complementary childcare, free public transportation, and a rent freeze
The case concerning a mother accused of murdering her 11-year-old son has been postponed to the Johannesburg High Court for pre-trial proceedings. Tiffany Nicole Meek came before the Roodepoort Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning for the conclusion of the indictment in her case. Meek is charged with murdering Jayden-Lee following
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.
