The Moslem Cemetery Board has confirmed that plans to develop a dedicated Muslim mortuary at Mowbray Cemetery have officially been approved. This follows the City of Cape Town’s recent approval of the building plans, which would mark a significant step toward improving burial services for the Muslim community. Speaking on
Azmir Oosthuizen, father of Emaan Solomons who was fatally wounded in gang crossfire in Ocean View five years ago said he can finally grieve peacefully now that those responsible for the death of his beloved daughter is finally sentenced for her murder. The Western Cape High Court found the suspects
Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address last week, energy and electricity remain critical issues for South Africans. With ongoing challenges in the sector, we turn to The Green Connection for expert insight into the government’s plans, sustainability efforts, and what this means for the country’s energy future.
Police has deployed additional officers to the Nyanga taxi rank following a fire on Sunday night (9 February) that destroyed 13 taxis, four sprinter buses, and a civilian vehicle. Emergency services were called to the scene after flames were seen engulfing several vehicles. SAPS detectives have opened a case of
President Cyril Ramaphosa has denounced US President Donald Trump’s claims of ‘race-based discrimination’ against Afrikaners in South Africa, calling the assertion “devoid of all truth.” This follows Trump’s latest executive order to cut aid to South Africa. On Friday (7 February), the White House announced its decision, citing dissatisfaction with
Concerns over violent crimes in the province, specifically the apparent tendency of setting people alight, have been raised by provincial police. Approximately a dozen people have been shot and killed and numerous others injured in recent days. Five people were murdered in a single event in Philippi East alone. Thembisile
Following a fire that ripped through Nyanga on Sunday night, the City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Services has announced that no injuries have been reported. According to Jermaine Carelse, spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Services, firefighters were dispatched to the Nyanga taxi rank. When crews arrived at
Firefighters are battling to contain a blaze that ripped through the Masiphumelele area in the early hours of Monday morning. Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Jermaine Carelse said they received reports of structures and reeds alight just after 05h00 this morning. “Crews from various fire stations are currently on scene
By Kouthar Sambo The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU) has condemned misinformation about the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, including claims that it will collapse the private sector. Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on NHI preparations, the union insisted
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.
