The City of Cape Town is expected to enter a water crisis in the coming months following the announcement that Cape Town’s dam levels had fallen to 75.3% on the 15th of December 2025, indicating a decrease of 18% from 2024. The city has moved to ‘early drought caution’ as
Firefighters continue to battle intense wildfires in the Cape Winelands, with extreme heat and strong winds worsening conditions in and around Franschhoek. The blaze, which started on the mountain slopes, has spread rapidly and crossed the Berg River overnight, moving onto the Stellenbosch side of the mountain. Deputy Director of
A significant artistic tribute named Shakespeare to Gaza occurred on Saturday 13 December 2025, in Cape Town, uniting artists who answered a worldwide plea to amplify the Gaza Monologues. Motivated by a work composed during the siege in Ramallah — “From Gaza to Shakespeare” — the performance interlaced Shakespearean pieces
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
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.
