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Proudly Silvertown Feeding Scheme fights the cold and hunger with winter drive initiative

Daanyaal Matthews 27 June 2025

Food security plays a crucial role in supporting education, ensuring that the nutritional needs of children are met. However, this necessity extends beyond the classroom, as many individuals across the Cape Flats face daily challenges in accessing nutritious food, often resorting to low-quality substitutes or going hungry. These difficulties are

Gift of the Givers expands relief efforts as flooding displaces thousands of CT residents

Ragheema Mclean 27 June 2025

Following two days of torrential rain, widespread flooding has severely impacted informal settlements across the Cape Metropole and other parts of the Western Cape. In response, humanitarian aid organisation Gift of the Givers (GOTG) has significantly ramped up its relief efforts to address the urgent needs of residents in vulnerable

Recent inclement weather prompts several NGOs and organisations to begin mop-up operations and provide relief

Kouthar Sambo 27 June 2025

Recent inclement weather has prompted several NGOs and organisations to begin mop-up operations and provide relief to communities affected by heavy rainfall over the past 36 hours. Speaking to VOC News, Gift of the Givers’ Ali Sablay said the first area to reach out to the organisation was Nomzamo. “The

Youth unemployment remains at record high as youth month draws to a close

Daanyaal Matthews 27 June 2025

As Youth Month draws to a close, the economic challenges facing South Africa’s young people persist, with youth unemployment remaining alarmingly high at 46.1%. According to Statistics South Africa, the youth unemployment rate has climbed by 9.2% since 2015, when it stood at 36.9%—a troubling indicator that over the past

Analyst on Zohran Mamdani as potential Mayor of New York City: “He doesn’t have a problem with Israel’s right to exist, but he rejects Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state”

Kouthar Sambo 27 June 2025

As the Democratic primary race for the next Mayor of New York City heats up, early reports highlight Zohran Mamdani as one of the leading contenders. Speaking across VOC’s airwaves, international relations analyst and Mail & Guardian columnist Donovan Williams noted that Mamdani does not oppose Israel’s right to exist.

VOC Launches Annual Khatam al-Qur’an for Muharram 1447

Ragheema Mclean 27 June 2025

As Muslims around the world welcome the sacred month of Muharram 1447 AH – marking the Islamic New Year – Voice of the Cape Radio is honoured to host its cherished Annual Khatam al-Qur’an program. The on-air Qur’an recital will begin on Thursday evening (3 July), and will start the

WCED MEC Sends Well Wishes Ahead of School Holidays

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 27 June 2025

As public schools in the Western Cape wrap up the second term on Friday, Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier has appealed to communities to keep a watchful eye on local schools during the holiday period. Maynier also encouraged the matric class of 2025 to make full use of the

SAPS Appeals for Public Assistance

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 27 June 2025

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is appealing to members of the public to come forward with any information related to a brutal triple murder that took place on Thursday. Police spokesperson André Traut confirmed that the incident occurred in Browns Farm, Philippi, and noted that the motive behind the

COCT Council Approves New Budget Amid Public Outcry Over Rate Hikes

Ragheema Mclean 27 June 2025

The Cape Town Council has adopted its 2025/2026 “Invested in Hope” Budget, despite strong opposition from civil society organisations, residents, and political parties, who have criticised the projected increases in property rates and the introduction of new fixed charges as unjust and unaffordable. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis hailed the budget as

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