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The Hague Group explained

Kouthar Sambo 13 February 2025

By Kouthar Sambo “Forming The Hague Group is a very significant move because we are always stronger together. Israel ignored South Africa, taking them to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and we hope the move inspires our government to take action, not only make statements.” This is according to

Giwusa Slams Government Over Cost-of-Living Crisis

Aneeqa Du Plessis 13 February 2025

By Rachel Mohamed The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (Giwusa) has criticized the government’s management of the cost-of-living crisis. According to the latest Household Affordability Index, citizens allocate over 57% of their salaries to transport and electricity costs. Giwusa attributes this issue to Eskom’s transition from a public

World Radio Day: Highlighting radio’s role in climate change awareness

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 13 February 2025

As the world celebrates World Radio Day today, the National Press Club, in collaboration with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), is marking the occasion with an event themed “Radio and Climate Change.” This event highlights radio’s enduring role as a trusted medium for delivering fact-based information for

LILLAH FOUNDATION APPEALS FOR ASSISTANCE TO RESTORE AL HABIB MASJID IN GAZA CITY

Aneeqa Du Plessis 13 February 2025

By Rachel Mohamed The Lillah Foundation has appealed to the public for assistance in raising funds to restore the Al Habib Mohammed Masjid—the only mosque in Gaza City that has not been destroyed amid the ongoing attacks against Palestinians. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, Nasieba Jamie, a founding member of the

The Big Walk for Little Warriors: Supporting children fighting cancer

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 13 February 2025

The Lions Club of Athlone will host its second annual Big Walk for Little Warriors on Saturday, February 15, at Nantes Park in Silvertown, Athlone, to raise awareness for childhood cancer. Proceeds will support young fighters like Tashreeq Titus, who is bravely battling eye cancer. Registration is open on the

Housing activists take Tafelberg fight to Constitutional Court

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 13 February 2025

Housing activists have taken their fight over the Tafelberg site to the Constitutional Court, arguing for equitable land access. They aim to convert the Sea Point property into social housing, while the Western Cape Government maintains it will be used as a school. The court has reserved judgment following an

Calls mounting for Defence Minister Angie Motshekga’s resignation

Aneeqa Du Plessis 12 February 2025

By Rachel Mohamed Several political parties are calling for Defence Minister Angie Motshekga to resign. On Monday, February 10, 2025, Parliament held a special session to discuss the deaths of 14 South African soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Action SA has joined the calls for Motshekga’s resignation.

Cape Town firefighters battle blazes across the city

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 12 February 2025

Cape Town’s firefighters have been working tirelessly to combat multiple blazes across the city in recent days. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Jermaine Carelse provided insights into the extent of the fires, their causes, and the resulting damage. “It has been a

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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