The streets of Bo-Kaap will be filled with residents across the Mother City coming together to break bread in a show of unity during the annual Quds Day iftar. People of all ethnicities and religions are welcome to join the mass iftar between Rose and Wale streets in Bo-Kaap from
Immediately following the initial U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, aggression escalated in the Gaza Strip, raising concerns about the impact of the new conflict on a population that has endured a genocidal war for more than two years. As regional tensions continue to rise, the situation in Gaza
On Tuesday, Iran announced its intention to halt oil exports from the Gulf amid its ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, directly contradicting President Trump’s assertion that the conflict was nearing resolution. Oil prices surged after Iranian attacks on shipping led to the closure of the strategic Strait
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called on the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) to investigate allegations that companies linked to an alleged gang boss may have benefited from security contracts tied to the reconstruction of Cape Town’s Central Line. The call follows an investigative report by the
As the blessed month of Ramadan draws to a close, the Muslim Prisoners Board is intensifying its efforts to support Muslim inmates at Pollsmoor Prison. Preparations are underway to provide pre-packed iftar meals for prisoners across different sections of the facility, along with a special breakfast on Eid al-Fitr to
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has released a report raising concerns about corruption risks, governance failures, and the quality of student housing within the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) accommodation system. The investigation found that recent structural changes have significantly altered how billions of rand in public funds
The Department of Employment and Labour has proposed amendments to key labour laws aimed at improving job security, fairness, and protections for vulnerable workers across South Africa. Labour expert Douglas Nelson explained the practical impact of the changes for employees and employers alike in an interview with VOC News. “These
US Ambassador to South Africa, Brent Bozell, has been strongly criticised by politicians in the republic following his review of strained US–South African relations at a recent BizNews conference. In his address, the Ambassador stressed the importance of the relationship between the United States and South Africa, noting that the
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources says it remains hopeful that ongoing tensions in the Middle East will de-escalate, a development that could help stabilise global oil markets. The conflict is affecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route that carries roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil
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.
