President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned what he described as Israel’s alleged weaponization of food in Gaza. Speaking at the 7th Social Justice Summit in Cape Town, Ramaphosa emphasised that food should never be used as a weapon and vowed that it would never be used again against those with whom
The air is buzzing with excitement as several runners in the Mother City prepare for one of Cape Town’s most iconic marathons this weekend, scheduled to take place on the 18th and 19th of October 2025. Speaking to VOC News, official race pace setter for the race, Youssef Kanouni, said
Cape Town’s annual fire season usually runs from November to May annually, a period marked by dry and windy conditions that leave the city particularly vulnerable to wildfires. However, with three separate fires breaking out late last month, experts are concerned that this year’s season may have arrived earlier than
Around 180 disgruntled residents in Khayelitsha protesting poor service delivery set a police vehicle alight on Wednesday night. The incident took place in the Empolweni informal settlement shortly before 21:00, when police attending the protest were attacked. Western Cape MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, expressed outrage
By Rachel Mohamed Israeli tanks reportedly opened fire in Gaza City on Tuesday, killing at least nine Palestinians despite an ongoing ceasefire. Only 137 aid trucks have entered since the truce began, delivering life-saving supplies. Meanwhile, questions regarding how President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan will be implemented in Gaza
By Rachel Mohamed Cape Town will host the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour at Camps Bay Beach from October 22 to 26, 2025. The international event will feature top beach volleyball players from around the world competing for the Beach Champ title. Speaking on VOC News, international volleyball player Grant
In a recent report, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis criticized the documentary “Mother City,” claiming that it advocates for unlawful land seizure amid ongoing housing disputes. During an interview with VOC News, Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis explained that he referred to “spatial apartheid” as a propaganda term because the City is
The Gaza Strip has experienced significant unrest following the death of Palestinian journalist Saleh Aljafarawi. He was killed during a ceasefire agreement between the Palestinian resistance group Hamas and Israel, only days after it was established. Palestinian sources report that the 28-year-old journalist, known for his videos documenting the Israeli
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza continues to hold, even as Israel has violated the truce multiple times. At least nine Palestinians were killed recently, and the Israeli military has warned Gaza residents to stay away from areas still under its control. In addition, Israel has failed to
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.
