The City of Cape Town (COCT) has confirmed that it is responding to localised flooding in several areas, including Parkwood, Imizamo Yethu, Hangberg, and Overcome Heights. According to the City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre, flood kits have been requested for several informal settlements following persistent heavy rainfall across the metro.
By Rachel Mohamed A recent report from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reveals a year-on-year decline in total employment, with 74,000 fewer jobs recorded. Full-time employment also decreased by 0.6% between December last year and March this year. Speaking on VOC’s airwaves, independent economist and founding director of the Centre
A 68-year-old man was arrested in Strand yesterday for the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. SAPS spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts by police to prevent crime and ensure community safety. According to Swartbooi, members of the Anti-Gang Unit acted on information
The Western Cape Government’s Provincial Regulatory Entity has opened the application process for operating licenses for metered and e-hailing taxi services in Cape Town. According to Mobility Department spokesperson Muneera Allie, the move follows confirmation from the City of Cape Town — in its role as the planning authority —
Internationally renowned Middle East and North Africa political expert Sami Hamdi is currently touring South Africa, where he is engaging audiences on the global challenges facing the Muslim ummah, while also unpacking the untapped power and potential the ummah holds in an increasingly complex world. Hamdi holds both a bachelor’s
Early reports indicate that Israel has agreed to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for a ceasefire with Iran. The development follows Iran’s retaliatory strike on a U.S. military base in Qatar on the evening of Monday, 23 June 2025. Appearing on VOC’s PM Drive show, Ismail Moola, a representative of
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Cape Town Ulama Board has strongly condemned the recent attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States (U.S.). Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show, Mufti Sayed Haroon Al Azhari, President of the Cape Town Ulama Board, stressed the urgent need for
A recent investigation by Muslim Views and GroundUp has raised alarm within Cape Town’s Muslim community, after findings revealed that bottled Zamzam water sold locally does not chemically match the sacred water drawn from the Zamzam well in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Zamzam water holds deep spiritual significance for Muslims around
By Rachel Mohamed The City of Cape Town is seeking an eviction order from the Western Cape High Court to remove homeless residents from Hope Street Park in Gardens. However, housing rights organisation Ndifuna Ukwazi (NU) is opposing the application, arguing that the City must provide proper alternative accommodation that
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.
