By Ragheema Mclean As international nasheed artist and Quran reciter Dr Shaykh Motasem Al-Asali prepares to perform in Cape Town, organisers say the “Echoes of Praise” tour will also shine a spotlight on the city’s emerging youth nasheed talent. Al-Asali, who hails from Damascus, Syria, will perform at Cape Town
The Western Cape Education Department has a new political head, with Jaco Londt taking over as MEC for Education following David Maynier’s move to national government. Londt, who previously served as MEC for Social Development, now takes charge of one of the province’s largest portfolios, overseeing more than 1.2 million
By Oyisa George The Mowbray Muslim Cemetery Board election will go ahead this Sunday, with 53 candidates cleared to contest 11 positions under court oversight. The election follows a lengthy legal dispute over the governance of the cemetery and is being overseen by an independent panel appointed by the court.
By Oyisa George A human rights lawyer has challenged the government’s justification for continuing coal exports to Israel, arguing that South Africa can restrict trade under international law despite World Trade Organisation rules. Speaking to VOC News, Sirhaan Ché Khan says the WTO’s non-discrimination principle is not absolute and includes
The Alliance of Citizens for Change (A.C.C.) says the killing of a sitting councillor and a former councillor within such a short period cannot be treated as routine criminal activity, and the situation in Knysna requires urgent and coordinated intervention by the State. Former Knysna Mayor Aubrey Tsengwa (48), a
Police are investigating the death of a 17-year-old, grade 11 learner from Strand Secondary School who died during school hours on Tuesday. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg says a post-mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death. “Strand police registered an inquest for investigation following the death of a
Police have launched a manhunt for the perpetrators of a shooting incident that left two ANC members dead in Knysna on Thursday evening. The killings come almost 24 hours after Ward 8 councillor and former mayor Aubrey Tsengwa was also shot dead on Wednesday night. Two ANC members killed on
By Ragheema Mclean Western Cape police are offering a cash reward of up to R100,000 per case for information that could lead to the successful arrest and conviction of suspects linked to multiple murders in Gugulethu, Langa and Lingelethu West. The reward comes as detectives continue investigating a series of
By Ragheema Mclean Internationally renowned Quran reciter and nasheed artist Dr Shaykh Motasem Al-Asali is set to bring his distinctive vocals to Cape Town as part of his “Echoes of Praise” South Africa Tour 2026. The Syrian-born artist, who hails from Damascus, will perform at Cape Town City Hall on
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.
