The City of Cape Town has experienced storm conditions over the past week, with South African Weather Services (SAWS) issuing weather warnings last week warning denizens of damaging winds and disruptive rainfall. In response to this, non-profit organisations have increased their services to the impoverished impacted by the stormy conditions,
The Government of National Unity has been fraught with issues following the decision by President Ramaphosa to dismiss Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition, Andrew Whitfield, due to his earlier trip to the United States with the Democratic Alliance (DA). In response, the DA has removed itself from the
The City of Cape Town has announced that new tariffs and rates will take effect on Tuesday. Households are reminded that there are ways to reduce their monthly municipal service costs. During the winter season, electricity usage usually increases due to heating needs, including both space heating and water heating
By Rachel Mohamed As we wrap up Youth Month, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has urged all Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres to register with the department. This call to action follows an estimate from the Santa Shoebox Project, which reveals that 1.3 million children in South Africa are
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
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 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
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
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 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.
