By Rachel Mohamed The non-profit organization Things on Wheels has organized a blanket drive to support those in need. This initiative aims to collect and distribute blankets to vulnerable communities, providing warmth and comfort during the colder months in Cape Town. Speaking to VOC Breakfast on Wednesday, the representative of
By Kouthar Sambo “We condemn in the strongest terms the brutal Zionist aggression on the sovereignty of the Republic of Yemen, targeting oil facilities and civilian infrastructure, including the port and the electricity company in the port of Al-Hudaydah city, resulting in martyrs and injured civilians.” This is according to
By Kouthar Sambo Despite efforts to provide assistance to disaster-stricken residents, the humanitarian aid agency Islamic Relief fell victim to a hijacking incident in Phillipi on Sunday. This comes after the agency’s disaster response team was handing out much-needed essential items in the region when the team was robbed of
Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (CODETA) confirmed that all services will be operating on Thursday afternoon, amidst the ongoing adverse weather conditions plaguing the Western Cape. Makhosandile Tumana, CODETA Public Relations Officer said the statement making the rounds on social media stating that their services will be suspended,
By Ragheema Mclean A large open field situated in the heart of Lavender Hill, once notorious for gang violence and bloodshed, has been triumphantly reclaimed by the community. This area, once dubbed a “battlefield,” now serves as a space for recreation and community engagement. Every week, community activists and residents
By Ragheema Mclean Newly re-appointed Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille, alongside Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu, has reiterated their dedication to steering the Department of Tourism and collaborating with all tourism sector partners to foster continued growth. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, de Lille said she is committed to maintaining the
New International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola said he would continue on the same trajectory of pursuing cross-border legal matters and human rights issues that he dealt with as the former justice minister. He said there was no confusion about the country’s foreign policy, which is underpinned by the Constitution and
By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert The City of Cape Town is requesting for Eskom in Western Cape not to permanently close its community service hubs. Mayoral committee member for Energy, Beverley van Reenen said the permanent closure of service hubs without adequate measures in place for all communities will affect access
By Daanyaal Matthews The Government of National Unity continues to be scrutinised as theories arise on how ministerial positions would be divided among political parties. These concerns are exacerbated in conversations on international relations, in particular relations between the Republic, Israel, and Palestine, especially given the difference in rhetoric between
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.
