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Hamas: “We condemn and reject the occupation’s violation of the ceasefire agreement and its failure to withdraw from the Salah al-Din”

Kouthar Sambo 11 March 2025

By Kouthar Sambo “We condemn and reject the occupation’s violation of the ceasefire agreement and its failure to withdraw from the Salah al-Din (Philadelphi) Corridor area.” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement followed the Israeli occupation’s failure to comply with the gradual pull-out of its

People Against Budget Cuts demand an end to austerity measures

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 11 March 2025

People Against Budget cuts have vehemently opposed any budgetary hikes in Value-Added Taxes (VAT) and also called for an end to austerity measures that have harmed communities. On Wednesday, Enoch Godongwana, the finance minister, is scheduled to present the budget to Parliament, while several organisations will be hosting a demonstration

WCED opens applications for 2026 school year

Ragheema Mclean 11 March 2025

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has officially opened on-time applications for Grade R, 1, and 8 learners for the 2026 school year. The application window will close on 15 April 2025. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, Education MEC David Maynier urged parents to apply early to secure placements for the

Extortionists lock water access in Heideveld informal settlement

Ragheema Mclean 11 March 2025

The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has been alerted to alarming incidents at an informal settlement in Heideveld. Extortionists in the area have been locking communal taps and toilets, demanding payments for access to essential services such as water that should be provided for free. Mayoral Committee

From inmate to inspiration: Igshaan Abrahams’ journey of redemption

Ragheema Mclean 11 March 2025

Once a listener behind bars, today a voice of wisdom and redemption. Igshaan Abrahams, 50, born and raised in Lavender Hill, recently returned to VOC’s Prisoners Hour—but this time, not as an inmate, but as an interviewee. Having served 18 years in Pollsmoor Prison, Abrahams shared his journey of hardship,

Electricity Minister Slams Load-Shedding as “Unacceptable” Amid Diesel Shortage

Aneeqa Du Plessis 10 March 2025

By Rachel Mohamed South Africans endured another round of load-shedding over the weekend, with Eskom attributing the outages to a diesel shortage. In response, Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa condemned the situation as “unacceptable,” stressing the need for urgent logistical and management improvements—especially after assuring the public just two weeks

Potential VAT increase strikes fear in NGO sector

Daanyaal Matthews 10 March 2025

By Daanyaal Matthews  The prospect of a VAT increase has sparked widespread concern across South Africa, with many questioning how they will afford their daily expenses. Amid these concerns, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has defended the move, stating that the government must diversify and strengthen revenue channels to sustain

Lavender Hill residents demand action amid surge in gun violence

Ragheema Mclean 10 March 2025

Gun violence continues to devastate the Cape Flats, claiming young lives and instilling fear in local communities. Recently, residents of Lavender Hill, Hill View, Seawinds, and Steenberg have witnessed a surge in violent incidents, prompting urgent calls for action. Over the weekend, multiple reports of heavy gunfire emerged, with suspects

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.

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