The Spanish newspaper El País, cited by Middle East Monitor, reported that the Spanish government continued to prohibit the sending of weapons and military gear to Israel on Monday, 19 September 2025, through its Rota and Morón bases located in the southwest. The reports referenced sources knowledgeable about the military
With the 2025 academic year soon entering its final term and learners prepare for final examinations, City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member JP Smith has urged learners to exercise caution, act responsibly, and remain mindful of legal requirements and the safety of others. This advisory comes amid reports of
Iran has described the reinstatement of United Nations (UN) sanctions on its nuclear program as “unjustifiable.” The move follows the breakdown of negotiations with Western powers and recent Israeli and U.S. military actions targeting Iranian nuclear facilities. Speaking to VOC News, Iranian journalist Alireza Kamandi said that Iran has made
The Palestinian resistance group Hamas denounced Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu for being allowed to deliver a lecture at the United Nations (UN) on justice, humanity, and rights, while he is the very one who violates them daily in the Gaza Strip. “The UN General Assembly, which was boycotted by most of
“The occupation and its fascist army continue to commit the crime of genocide against our Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, as it committed today two massacres in the Al-Daraj neighborhood of Gaza City and in the Nuseirat refugee camp. Since this morning, nearly one hundred martyrs, including children, have
VOC News has been alerted to a shooting incident involving people in a vehicle, where one person was allegedly killed in the back seat at the intersection of Dewet and Ottery Road last night. A confidential informant, who is also a close friend of the victim, informed VOC News that
“The occupation army’s drone targeting of several ships in the Global Sumud Steadfastness Flotilla in international waters constitutes terrorism and dangerous behavior that paves the way for more severe attacks against the flotilla’s ships and the activists on board, in a blatant Zionist attempt to deter them from carrying out
On Saturday, 27 September, beginning at 11 am, the Al-Quds Foundation South Africa (SA), alongside the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) and the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign (PSC), will unite with various civil society organizations and pro-Palestine supporters at the Muir Street Mosque in Cape Town’s CBD to conduct a global march
In celebration of Heritage Month, VOC News speaks with key figures about the establishment of Islam in the Cape and the vital role of Muslim education. In this segment, Sheikh Ismail Keraan shared his insights on the historical context of Muslim education in Cape Town and its development over time.
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.
