As South Africans marked Eid al-Adha, local NGO Awqaf SA, in partnership with Diyanet Türkiye, honoured the sacred act of Qurbani through a faith-based food relief programme. The initiative involves the slaughter of animals to distribute meat to the poor, embodying the values of compassion and charity central to the
Amid escalating violent crime, the Western Cape’s Safety and Security Portfolio Committee has adopted a motion calling for the devolution of key policing powers from national to local government. The proposal aims to boost the province’s ability to combat serious crimes such as gang violence, drug trafficking, extortion, and firearm-related
The running community was rocked when Israeli athletes participated in the Comrades marathon in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) on Sunday, 8 June 2025, causing civil society groups, activists, and critics to question the “very principles this race has come to embody — unity, sacrifice, and justice.” According to the African National Congress
Following Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget presentation in May 2025, reports suggest that the proposed budget will likely face strong opposition from parties within the Government of National Unity (GNU) as preparations begin for parliamentary debate. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show, political economist Professor Bonke Dumisa argued that GNU
In an effort to support South Africa’s young healthcare professionals, medical aid provider Profmed has launched a new initiative offering 12 months of free medical aid to newly qualified doctors and dentists under the age of 30. The offer is available to those who have completed their community service in
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says sustained economic growth is key to expanding employment opportunities in South Africa’s education sector. She made the remarks during a media briefing in Pretoria ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s scheduled engagements with youth beneficiaries of the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) and the Presidential
By Rachel Mohamed A recent report has revealed that since the beginning of this year, 50 teachers have been assaulted by students in the Western Cape — sparking outrage across the province, particularly from the trade union NAPTOSA. Speaking across VOC’s airwaves, Basil Manuel, Executive Director of the National Professional
A tragic incident unfolded at Hotel Sky in Cape Town’s CBD on the afternoon of Monday, 9 June, when a male visitor died after jumping from the building’s 28th-floor rooftop. Provincial police spokesperson Captain Frederick van Wyk confirmed that the man’s body was discovered shortly before 16h00. Cape Town Central
By Rachel Mohamed United States President Donald Trump has enacted a new travel ban restricting entry from 12 countries, echoing his controversial 2017 ban but with a broader and more diverse list of nations. Speaking to VOC, international relations expert Dr. Oscar van Heerden criticised the move, saying it reflects
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.
