By Kouthar Sambo A recent video shared with VOC News has raised concerns about the placement of Halaal and non-Halaal products in Woolworths stores. The video highlights a potential issue of “cross-contamination,” sparking discussions within the Muslim community. The Situation In the video, Halaal meat products are seen placed near
By Kouthar Sambo A distressed parent has alerted VOC News to allegations of bullying at Heideveld High School, where her daughter is a student. The Incident According to the irate mother, the bullying originated from a WhatsApp group titled “Heideveld High’s Gossip,” created with the apparent intent to intimidate, torment,
By Kouthar Sambo Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a 0.5% increase in value-added tax (VAT) this year, with another increase planned for next year during his National Budget Speech on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. This means the VAT rate will rise to 16% by 2026/27. Additionally, personal income tax brackets
By Kouthar Sambo “The occupation’s closure of the crossings and blocking of aid entry for the 10th consecutive day foreshadows a risk of famine in Gaza. The Zionist occupation continues to close all crossings with the Gaza Strip, blocking the entry of humanitarian aid and basic needs, aggravating the suffering
By Kouthar Sambo The national budget speech delivered by Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana is set to take place on Wednesday, 12 March 2025, at the Nieuwmeester parking, Dome (corner Commercial Street and Plein Street). The budget comes amid disputes around the proposed 2% VAT increase from the African National
By Kouthar Sambo “We condemn and reject the occupation’s violation of the ceasefire agreement and its failure to withdraw from the Salah al-Din (Philadelphi) Corridor area.” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement followed the Israeli occupation’s failure to comply with the gradual pull-out of its
By Kouthar Sambo “The Zionist occupation’s decision to cut off electricity to Gaza is a continuation of the collective punishment against our people in the Gaza Strip, which was initiated since the first day of the aggression on October 7, 2023.” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas,
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
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.
