By Mogamat Amén Strydom As thousands of families prepare to flock to Cape Town’s beaches for the festive season, the city is once again rolling out its flagship child-safety initiative: the Identikidz programme. Speaking to VOC News, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Francine Higham, expressed that
By Mogamat Amén Strydom With Cape Town battered by relentless winds, soaring temperatures, and dangerously dry conditions, the city has entered one of its most volatile fire seasons in recent years. Speaking to VOC News, Jermaine Carelse, spokesperson for the City’s Fire and Rescue Services, warned that the combination of
A new report from the World Economic Forum highlights the rapid growth of the global green economy, now valued at R85 trillion annually and projected to surpass R119 trillion within the next decade. The study notes that, despite economic uncertainties worldwide, investment in green technologies continues to climb, with green
The Cape Town community, alongside the wider South African community and VOC, grieves the loss of yet another significant leader, Sheikh Isgaak Taliep, who died on Friday night, 10 October 2025. The late Sheikh was a former Secretary General of the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) and Executive Member of the
To mark the second anniversary of the ongoing genocide on 7 October 2025, various civil society organizations and pro-Palestinian groups have organized a series of commemorative activities for 7 October 2023. Speaking to VOC News, Uzair Mohamed, Director of Cape Town Intifada, outlined the latest programs and event lineups. Podcast
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has attributed the South African Post Office’s (SAPO) struggles to mismanagement and poor strategy rather than underfunding. Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke has issued damning findings against SAPO, resulting in yet another disclaimer of audit opinion for the sixth consecutive year in the 2024/2025 fiscal period. A
Gayton McKenzie, the Patriotic Alliance’s leader and Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, has rejected the South African Human Rights Commission’s finding of prima facie hate speech against him based on historical social media posts. McKenzie described the decision as defamatory and politically motivated, claiming that he never received official
By Rachel Mohamed Cape Town Intifada and Deep South for Palestine will host a Palestine Freedom Motorcade on August 10, starting from Rondebosch Common. This event coincides with Women’s Month and aims to highlight the struggles and difficulties faced by Palestinian women and girls amid the ongoing bombardment of the
The Commission of Inquiry into the allegations against KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is set to commence in August, as announced by the Inquiries Chairperson, Judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga. During a media briefing on Monday, Judge Madlanga emphasised that the Commission will begin in earnest. He also pointed out that the
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.
