In celebration of Heritage Month, VOC News speaks with key figures about the establishment of Islam in the Cape and the vital role of Muslim education. In this segment, Sheikh Ismail Keraan shared his insights on the historical context of Muslim education in Cape Town and its development over time.
The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) has confirmed that its board and general council will meet over the next few weeks to deliberate on whether registration fees paid by prospective pilgrims will be refunded. This follows SAHUC’s announcement that it will no longer facilitate the Hajj process, including
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola is set to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on Monday, as investigations into alleged corruption and infiltration within South Africa’s law enforcement intensify. Last week, KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi opened proceedings as the first witness, delivering explosive testimony that organised
The Elsies River community has been devastated by yet another shooting incident on 18th Avenue and Norwood Street, which claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy on Friday. Five suspects aged 16, 21, 23, 27, and 30 are scheduled to appear in Goodwood Magistrates’ Court on Monday after being arrested
By Ragheema McClean The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) has confirmed it will no longer facilitate the Hajj process, including accrediting pilgrims for Hajj 1447AH. From 2026, South African pilgrims will be required to register, select, and secure their Hajj packages exclusively through the Saudi Arabia–run Nusuk Hajj
The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) has confirmed it will no longer facilitate the Hajj process, including accrediting pilgrims for Hajj 1447AH. From 2026, South African pilgrims will be required to register, select, and secure their Hajj packages exclusively through the Saudi Arabia–run Nusuk Hajj platform. The announcement
Six suspects, aged between 22 and 31, are expected to appear in the Blue Downs Magistrates’ Court on Friday following their arrest on Thursday for possession of unlicensed firearms, ammunition, and drugs in the Mfuleni and Delft areas. SAPS spokesperson F.C. Van Wyk confirmed that members of the Anti-Economic Crime
The community of Seawinds is reeling once again after a fatal shooting claimed the life of a 23-year-old woman and left a 15-year-old boy wounded on Friday morning. The Seawinds, Overcome Heights, and Steenberg areas have been plagued by persistent gun violence in recent months, with residents living in constant
Today marks day two of the shutdown of certain Cape Town metro minibus taxi routes following the ‘extraordinary’ measures implemented by the Western Cape Department of Mobility on Wednesday. The 30-day road closures, due to persistent violence in the sector, were enacted under Section 91 of the National Land Transport
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.
