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The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and Defend Our Democracy comes under criticism for allegedly forming partnerships with US CIA-funded organisations

Kouthar Sambo 7 November 2024

By Kouthar Sambo Allegations have run rampant after the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AFK) and Defend Our Democracy (DOD) came under immense criticism for allegedly cooperating and forming partnerships with United States (US) CIA-funded organisations. AFK supporters in uproar Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show, Executive member of the Palestine Solidarity

Prioritising mental health at work: Cape Mental Health’s call for action

Aneeqa Du Plessis 8 October 2024

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen World Mental Health Day on October 10th highlights the global focus on mental well-being, and this year’s theme has emphasized the importance of prioritising mental health in the workplace. Deputy Executive Officer at Cape Mental Health, Carol Bosch, spoke on VOC’s Caravan show about the often-overlooked impact

Celebrating Women: Tasneem Solomons shines in the world of pool

Aneeqa Du Plessis 29 August 2024

By Ragheema Mclean The game of pool, long regarded as a male-dominated sport, is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. Across the globe, a growing number of women are breaking through barriers, demonstrating exceptional skill, and gaining recognition on the green felt. From local community pool clubs to international championships,

From Legacy to Victory: Aamina Anthony’s Journey in Horse-Carting

Aneeqa Du Plessis 23 November 2023

By Ragheema Mclean “It all started with my grandfather, with his legacy. He was born and raised with horses. It went from him to my dad and then from my dad to me.” These are the words of 21-year-old Aamina Amira Anthony, a young lady from Sandvlei Macassar who is

Hero of the Cape (Womens month edition): Moeshfieka Botha

Aneeqa Du Plessis 14 August 2023

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert Moeshfieka Botha, born and bred in Strandfontein, said it is good to give back to various communities and in turn empower others and to show them that their circumstances do not define who they are and what they become. Botha, who is one of the many

Darkness always recedes

Aneeqa Du Plessis 8 August 2022

By: Dr Salim Parker ‘I am on Arafat,‘ she said softly. I could barely hear her, but her sense of gratitude and amazement was very, very evident. ‘I should not be alive now, in fact I should have died on three occasions already,’ she continued. She came to see me

Hout Bay ladies turn plastic to fantastic, from drab to fab

Aqeel Simpson 11 February 2022

By Ellouise Muller Many might see an empty bread bag as a piece of rubbish, but for a group of ladies in Hout Bay Cape Town, it is a way to put food on the table. Founder of Re.Bag.Re.Use, Regine Le Roux started the project last year after realizing just

Western Province Cricket Association announce new CEO

Aneeqa Du Plessis 17 August 2021

The Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of the new chief executive officer for the organisation, Michael Canterbury. Michael, a deeply-rooted Capetonian, is a seasoned professional with a diverse skillset – a combination of engineering and finance. He is a graduate of the University of

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.

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