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Public outraged over desecration and criminal intrusion at the Kramat of Sayed Moegsin Bin Alawi (R.A), at the Mowbray Cemetery

Kouthar Sambo 30 July 2025

Following reports received by VOC News regarding desecration and criminal intrusion at the Kramat of Sayed Moegsin Bin Alawi (R.A), located at the Mowbray Cemetery, the Moslem Cemetery Board has condemned the actions. Cape Mazaar Society Speaking to VOC News, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Cape Mazaar Society, Advocate

Concerns Voiced Over Halaal and Non-Halaal Product Placement at Woolworths

Kouthar Sambo 14 March 2025

By Kouthar Sambo A recent video shared with VOC News has raised concerns about the placement of Halaal and non-Halaal products in Woolworths stores. The video highlights a potential issue of “cross-contamination,” sparking discussions within the Muslim community. The Situation In the video, Halaal meat products are seen placed near

SAHUC meets with members from the Ministry of Health in Madinah to discuss requirements for #Hajj2025

Kouthar Sambo 21 January 2025

By Kourhar Sambo The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) delegation met with members from the Ministry of Health in Madinah to discuss the requirements for the upcoming Hajj season for 2025. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show, SAHUC’s President Moaaz Casoo said the team met with various stakeholders

VOC Breakfast and Millers Travel & Tours hosts special Umrah giveaway

Aneeqa Du Plessis 5 August 2024

By Ragheema Mclean Voice of the Cape (VOC) Breakfast, in collaboration with Millers Travel and Tours, is hosting a special Umrah giveaway, offering one fortunate member of the local community the opportunity to perform Umrah, valued at over R35,000. This pilgrimage to the sacred cities of Makkah and Madinah is

SAHUC calls on accredited operators to apply for the upcoming Hajj season!

Aneeqa Du Plessis 11 October 2023

By Daanyaal Matthews The South African Hajj and Umrah council, SAHUC, has called on all IATA accredited travel operators to register for the upcoming Hajj season next year 1445H/2024, stressing that late submissions would not be accepted with submissions closing by the 3rd of November 2023 at 17H00pm. Speaking on

Saudi Arabia: Robots to relay sermons and call to prayer at Mecca’s Grand Mosque

Tauhierah Salie 12 September 2022

INTERNATIONAL Saudi Arabia has launched a set of robots equipped with artificial intelligence technology in the Grand Mosque of Mecca, which will help worshippers during their visit to the holy site. Unveiled over the weekend, the robots will communicate public messages, such as sermons and prayer calls, from the imams and muezzins

Opening Doors – a Hajj story

Tauhierah Salie 7 July 2022

by Dr Salim Parker The first day of Hajj was seven days away. I arrived quite late in Saudi Arabia that year and had just finished my Umrah. I proceeded to make my way to a friend’s hotel room very close by, had a shower and was ready to join

Life Tragically Shortened

Aneeqa Du Plessis 15 June 2022

By: Dr Salim Parker I do not know why, but I seem to attract those who seek financial assistance. Stories of wallets being snatched in the Haram, bags containing money being lost in Madinah or foreign exchange being delayed seem to be repeated verbatim year after year. I was once

Janaza Notices

Feroz Shaik 20 October 2021

Janazah Notices 20th October 2021/13th Rabi-Ul-Awwal 1443 Name of Deceased: Mymoena Ismail nee Rossier from Heide Street Bridgetown Time of Janazah: tbc Maqbara: tbc Name of Deceased: Shameen Samaai nee Hendricks from Rifle Road Kenwyn Time of Janazah: 13h30pm Maqbara: Johnson Road

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