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
By Ragheema Mclean On Monday night (27 May), the Muslim Judicial Council Halaal Trust (MJCHT) celebrated its groundbreaking achievement of securing the ISO/IEC 17065:2012 accreditation from the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS). This milestone marks the MJCHT as the first Halal body in Africa to attain this certification. What
Member of Hamas’s political bureau Ezzat El-Rashq yesterday warned that any military operation in Rafah will disrupt the ongoing negotiations and will harm Israel, Quds Press reported. He went on to hold Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government fully responsible for the consequences of an Israeli invasion of Rafah. Israeli
By Ragheema Mclean The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has reported a surge in late applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 admissions for the 2025 school year. Since the admissions portal closed earlier this month (12 April), over 8000 late applications have been received from parents eager to secure
By Kouthar Sambo The Athlone community is up in arms as they have grown concerned about the spike in crime in the area following the murder of a businesswoman inside her home in Rylands on Friday, 26 April. Speaking on VOC’s Drive Time show on Monday, the Athlone Community Police
By Ragheema Mclean Get ready to lace up your running shoes and mark your calendar for an unforgettable experience as the 12th Annual Slave Route Challenge returns on the 26 May 2024. This unique race isn’t just about covering distance; it’s a journey through history and heritage, paying homage to
By Daanyaal Matthews The Border Management Authority, also known as the BMA, has reported that they have prevented over 300,000 individuals from entering the country’s borders illegally since its inception one year ago. According to Mmemme Mogotsi, Deputy Assistant Commissioner for Communication and Marketing at the Border Management Authority SA
By Kouthar Sambo “Based on information flowing through our Disaster Operations Centre, the situation in Cape Town has not changed significantly overnight.” This is according to the City’s Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Centre, as they continue with mop-up operations. The DRM clarified that downpours are however expected to continue throughout
Disgraced former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste has died, allegedly from suicide, according to reports. While Western Cape police were yet to confirm his death, sources close to Jooste alleged he had shot himself on Thursday. According to Newzroom Afrika, Jooste is alleged to have taken his own life during negotiations
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.
