The Cultural, Religious and Linguistic (CRL) Rights Commission, in collaboration with the Gender Equality and Human Rights Commissions, has announced a formal inquiry into the acquittal of Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused. The three were recently cleared of 32 serious charges, including rape and human trafficking. The Chapter
Frustrated residents in Kensington took to the streets on Saturday, 12 April, to protest what they describe as unfair extra charges imposed by local shop owners. The community is calling for urgent intervention, claiming they are being targeted with illegal fees when using bank or SASSA cards to make purchases.
Hundreds of Capetonians gathered at Oaklands High School in Lansdowne on Sunday, 13 April, for the South African Hajj and Umrah Council’s (SAHUC) second Hajj Awareness Programme in preparation for Hajj 1446/2025. Speaking to VOC News, SAHUC Head of Mission Hafiz Ismail Kholvadia said the event was a huge success
With the deadline for 2026 school admissions fast approaching, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has raised the alarm over tens of thousands of Grade 7 learners who have yet to be registered for Grade 8 placement. Parents have until Tuesday, 15 April 2025, to apply for admission to Grade
On Saturday evening, 12 April, Fairbain Café in collaboration with Old Mutual Wealth hosted a gathering of key stakeholders, including several members of the local Ulama to spotlight the significance of Shari’ah-compliant banking, investment, and its growing relevance within South Africa’s financial sector. Among the speakers at the event was
By Rachel Mohamed A 35-year-old woman has been arrested on charges related to human trafficking in Plumstead. She appeared today in the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court alongside her co-accused, Rogers Mubiru (34) and Fatuma Bashiba (38). All three remain in custody, and the case has been postponed until 17 April for
With gun violence remaining a pressing issue in South Africa, the debate around firearm ownership laws continues to spark widespread concern. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Friday, criminologist Guy Lamb highlighted the risks and complexities of legal gun ownership, particularly in the context of self-defence. “There are different ways of
The National Informal Traders Alliance of South Africa (NITASA) has confirmed that informal trading will return to the Green Point Stadium in May 2025. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Friday morning, NITASA President Rosheda Muller described the announcement as a historic moment. She explained that the organisation has been consulting
South Africa has risen from eleventh to seventh place in the emerging markets section of Kearney’s 2025 Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index. The improvement is driven by a more stable power supply, infrastructure reforms, and developments in green energy. Investors have praised Eskom’s increased stability, the unbundling of logistics services,
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.
