With the blessed month of Muharram 1447 on the horizon, Voice of the Cape (VOC) has officially launched its annual Beitul Amaan Project — an initiative aimed at supporting the elderly residents of the Beit-Ul-Aman Home in Wynberg. As part of its longstanding commitment to community upliftment, VOC is appealing
The South African government has confirmed it is closely monitoring the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, known as Nimbus, which has recently been reported in parts of Asia. Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, emphasized that while the variant has not yet been detected in South Africa, the Department
The City’s Minibus Taxi Task Team convened a special meeting on Thursday, 12 June, in response to ongoing conflict between operators in Somerset West and Mfuleni—a dispute that has already claimed eight lives. The victims, all taxi operators affiliated with the Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (CODETA) and
By Rachel Mohamed Cape Town International Airport was filled with emotion and excitement as family and friends gathered to welcome loved ones returning from the sacred journey of Hajj for the 1446 season. Over 100 hujaaj arrived back in the Mother City, uplifted and in high spirits. This year’s pilgrimage
The death toll from the recent flooding in the Eastern Cape has risen to 57. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa warned that the number may increase as recovery efforts continue. He described the situation in areas like Mthatha as devastating and urged citizens to refrain from building
Cabinet has strongly dismissed claims that farm attacks and murders in South Africa are racially motivated. This follows assertions by organisations such as AfriForum, which allege that Afrikaner farmers are being specifically targeted. However, government says there is no evidence in the latest crime statistics to support these claims. Minister
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged African nations to take ownership of the continent’s green hydrogen development to ensure Africa benefits fully from the global energy transition. Speaking at the inaugural Africa Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town, Ramaphosa emphasized the need for African leadership in setting standards, developing certification systems,
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has confirmed that it is closely monitoring the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant recently detected in several Asian countries. The variant, believed to be a descendant of the Omicron lineage, has not yet been identified in South Africa. Speaking on VOC’s PM
The Western Cape Department of Education (WCED) has confirmed that an educator accused of sexual engagements with a Grade 7 learner from Harvester Primary School in Westridge, Mitchells Plain has resigned. The WCED is investigating serious allegations against a teacher who is accused of sending inappropriate text messages, as well
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.
