This Ramadan, The Voice of the Cape Radio (VOC) will embark on a nostalgic journey to celebrate its 30th anniversary, paying tribute to its rich broadcasting legacy. As South Africa’s first Muslim radio station, with its broadcasting license held by the Muslim Broadcasting Corporation, VOC has remained a beacon of
By Kouthar Sambo Following the postponement of the budget speech, which was set to take place last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa said that budget delays were not unique and happened all the time, even in municipalities. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show, political analyst Professor Dirk Kotze said it has
By Kouthar Sambo After videos made the rounds on social media depicting Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov kissing the foreheads of two Hamas members as he waved from the stage at the release ceremony, Israeli reports said the captives were forced to act friendly. Hamas’ stance However, Hamas has expressed condemnation towards
By Sayed Ridhwaan With Finance and Central Bank Deputies from around the world gathering in Cape Town for the G20 Finance Track meeting, the focus is on fostering global economic stability and addressing pressing global challenges. National Treasury’s Director-General, Dr Duncan Pieterse, set the tone for the meeting with his
By Kouthar Sambo “We strongly condemn the occupation’s decision to delay the release of Palestinian detainees. This decision reveals the occupation’s evasions and failure to adhere to its commitments.” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement comes after the Israeli occupation forces stated that “the handover
Food security remains a major challenge in South Africa, with many children depending on school meals for daily nutrition. The Earthchild Project addresses this issue by transforming unused school spaces into thriving organic gardens, providing fresh produce and environmental education. Earthchild Project Director Janna Kretzmar explained the initiative’s inspiration: “This
By Kouthar Sambo Chairperson of Cape Metro Teacher Association (CMTA) Nabilah Diedericks has brought forward allegations of discrimination and victimisation against Western Cape Aquatics (WCA), a federation under Swimming South Africa (SSA), alleging “abuse of power” within the industry. Allegations of abuse of power “This is not just about me—it
*UPDATED The current Chairperson of the Bishop Lavis Community Policing Forum, Amanda Davids stated that the suspect in the mentioned case was arrested on the same day, refuting the claims made by the BLCPF. The Bishop Lavis Crime Prevention Forum (BLCPF) has once again raised concerns over what is
As the highly anticipated Budget Speech approaches, economists nationwide are closely monitoring the government’s fiscal direction. Independent economist Duma Gqubule shared his concerns, highlighting last-minute tensions within the government. “There is drama right now. Apparently, they just called an urgent cabinet meeting. The ANC wants to increase taxes, and the
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.
