As Muslims around the world welcome the sacred month of Muharram 1447 AH – marking the Islamic New Year – Voice of the Cape Radio is honoured to host its cherished Annual Khatam al-Qur’an program. The on-air Qur’an recital will begin on Thursday evening (3 July), and will start the
As public schools in the Western Cape wrap up the second term on Friday, Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier has appealed to communities to keep a watchful eye on local schools during the holiday period. Maynier also encouraged the matric class of 2025 to make full use of the
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is appealing to members of the public to come forward with any information related to a brutal triple murder that took place on Thursday. Police spokesperson André Traut confirmed that the incident occurred in Browns Farm, Philippi, and noted that the motive behind the
The Cape Town Council has adopted its 2025/2026 “Invested in Hope” Budget, despite strong opposition from civil society organisations, residents, and political parties, who have criticised the projected increases in property rates and the introduction of new fixed charges as unjust and unaffordable. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis hailed the budget as
By Rachel Mohamed Protest action broke out in Nairobi, Kenya, yesterday as thousands of citizens flooded the streets to mark the anniversary of last year’s mass demonstrations. The unrest stems from public backlash against a controversial tax bill previously introduced by Kenya’s parliament, which President William Ruto later withdrew. According
The recent spell of inclement weather has prompted several NGO partners and organisations to begin mop-up operations and offer relief to communities affected by heavy rainfall over the past 36 hours. “Currently, the Mustadafin Foundation is providing aid in Valhalla Park; Ashraful Aid is lending assistance in Gugulethu, specifically the
As South Africa enters salary review season, both employers and employees are grappling with ongoing economic challenges. While inflation has slightly eased compared to 2023 and 2024, the cost of living — driven by fuel prices, food, electricity, and healthcare — remains high. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Thursday morning,
The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Fire Services responded swiftly to a hazardous incident on Rooshoek Road, just outside Wellington, involving a tanker carrying nitric acid. The tanker veered off the gravel road and overturned on Wednesday night. Fortunately, the vehicle remained intact, and all diesel was successfully contained. Municipality spokesperson
The City of Cape Town (COCT) has confirmed that it is responding to localised flooding in several areas, including Parkwood, Imizamo Yethu, Hangberg, and Overcome Heights. According to the City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre, flood kits have been requested for several informal settlements following persistent heavy rainfall across the metro.
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.
