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Electricity Minister Slams Load-Shedding as “Unacceptable” Amid Diesel Shortage

Aneeqa Du Plessis 10 March 2025

By Rachel Mohamed South Africans endured another round of load-shedding over the weekend, with Eskom attributing the outages to a diesel shortage. In response, Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa condemned the situation as “unacceptable,” stressing the need for urgent logistical and management improvements—especially after assuring the public just two weeks

Lavender Hill residents demand action amid surge in gun violence

Ragheema Mclean 10 March 2025

Gun violence continues to devastate the Cape Flats, claiming young lives and instilling fear in local communities. Recently, residents of Lavender Hill, Hill View, Seawinds, and Steenberg have witnessed a surge in violent incidents, prompting urgent calls for action. Over the weekend, multiple reports of heavy gunfire emerged, with suspects

Two men shot and killed in Mitchells Plain

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 9 March 2025

Two men, aged 30 and 41, were shot and killed in Mitchells Plain on Sunday (09 March 2025). The incident occurred at the corner of Suurberg and Buffelshoek Streets in front of a premises in Buffelshoek Street, Tafelsig. The South African Police Service (SAPS) stated that the two victims were

Plans Underway To Eradicate Hunger in South Africa

Aneeqa Du Plessis 7 March 2025

By Rachel Mohamed Statistics reveal that one in four South Africans experiences hunger daily, with a staggering 9 million out of the country’s 21 million children lacking sufficient food. In response to this crisis, the Union Against Hunger has launched a strategic plan to tackle food insecurity head-on. The Centre

SA Youth Kungfu Team Returns Victorious from Hong Kong Championship

Kouthar Sambo 7 March 2025

By Kouthar Sambo The South African Youth Chin Woo Kungfu Team arrived at Cape Town International Airport yesterday, 6 March 2025, after an outstanding performance at the 20th Hong Kong International Wushu Kungfu Championship, held from 28 February to 3 March. Kungfu master and VOC’s PM Drive host, Muhammad Junaid

Trump Threatens Renewed Israeli Aggression After Hamas Refuses to Release Hostages

Kouthar Sambo 7 March 2025

By Kouthar Sambo U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to escalate Israeli military action after the Palestinian resistance group Hamas refused to release Israeli hostages, both dead and alive. Speaking to VOC News, Professor Ahmed Jazbhay, an executive member of the Media Review Network, described Trump’s approach as “classic cowboy

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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