The Al-Azhar Masjid in District Six has raised alarm following a threatening message received warning of a planned bombing and intent to harm Musallees (congregants). The masjid, which is visibly adorned with murals and flags in solidarity with Palestine, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Palestinian cause. In an
Human trafficking is a grave crime that infringes on fundamental human rights, according to the South African government. This follows the rescue of 23 young South Africans from forced labour in Myanmar, after they were lured by false job offers promising R15,000 per month. In a separate incident, 26 Ethiopians
The Voice of the Cape (VOC) is making a few updates to its current programming schedule, aiming to keep content fresh and relevant for its diverse audience. VOC Program Manager Rashieda Davids emphasized that these are not major shifts, but part of the station’s ongoing effort to maintain dynamic programming.
By Daanyaal Matthews The Green Point Flea Market is set to return on Sunday, 11 May, after being closed for nearly 15 years. The market was previously suspended due to the stadium’s redevelopment ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and its reopening is being welcomed as a step toward
A new South African platform is transforming how people access and offer temporary jobs. JobZapp, founded by Thabiet Davids, aims to connect job seekers directly with employers in real time through an easy-to-use mobile app. Davids said the platform was created to address a clear gap in the market: “We
South Africans can look forward to a winter largely free from load-shedding, with power utility Eskom projecting a worst-case scenario of only Stage 2 power cuts. The utility’s winter outlook factors in anticipated breakdowns ranging between 13,000MW and 15,000MW. Eskom CEO Dan Marokane said the return of key units—Medupi Unit
Western Cape police have confirmed that the case of missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith remains open, despite the recent conviction of three individuals linked to her disappearance more than a year ago. This follows Judge Nathan Erasmus’s judgment delivered on Friday, 2 May, at the Western Cape High Court sitting in
The Bo-Kaap community has ushered in a new era of leadership following the election of a new executive committee for the Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers Association (BKCRA). The elections were held on Sunday, 4 May, with residents over the age of 18 eligible to cast their votes. Shaykh Dawood Terblanche
By Kouthar Sambo Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade wars with various nations, China’s Foreign Ministry took to social media and released a video delivering a stern warning to the United States, urging the international community to condemn what it described as America’s “bully” leader. “Bowing to a bully is
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.
