The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is appealing to beachgoers to prioritise their safety this summer season. Speaking to VOC News, Andrew Ingram of the NSRI confirmed that lifeguards are only on duty at selected beaches, stressing that parents must always be vigilant. “Parents and caregivers should watch their children in or near water. If they are having difficulty, there will be no splashing or call for help. When in […]
As the summer season is in full swing, the City of Cape Town (COCT) will launch its Identikidz programme in Strandfontein this Saturday to manage overpopulated beaches across the mother city. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Thursday morning, Patricia Van Der Ross, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health said the programme provides safety for children and peace of mind for parents or caregivers visiting the beaches. “Easy-to-spot […]
As South African’s prepare for the festive season, emergency personnel are urging holiday makers to take all the necessary precautions to ensure an incident free December. In a bid to ensure the safety beach goers the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is launching an emergency floatation campaign using Pink Torpedo buoys. The brightly coloured floatation devices are being placed at high risk zones along beaches, where rip currents are expected […]
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.
