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Bo-Kaap Civic Association appeals proposed hotel near Auwal Masjid

The Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers Association (BKCRA) is urging residents of Bo-Kaap and surrounding areas to show their support as they appeal the proposed construction of a six-storey hotel less than 20 meters from Auwal Masjid, the first mosque built in South Africa. The association's Chairperson, Osman Shaboodien, discussed their appeal to the city during a presentation on Tuesday. "I think the first thing we must remember is that the […]

today21 January 2025

Local

NPO says Eskom implementing another tariff hike will cripple households

The Green Connection, a non-profit organisation has claimed Eskom must recognize how the anticipated rate increases will affect most families. The Green Connection has expressed deep concern about Eskom's proposed tariff hike stating that an increase so high will cripple those already struggling financially. The power utility has filed to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for a 36% increase in electricity costs next year. The Green Connection representative […]

today20 November 2024

Local

Local residents of Bo-Kaap appeals against the City’s intention to build a new six-story development next to the Auwal Masjid

By Kouthar Sambo Local residents of Bo-Kaap are up in arms and appealed against the City's intention to build a new six-story development next to the Auwal Masjid, the longest-standing Majid in South Africa. Residents say the new development could significantly impact the heritage of the picturesque, historic suburb in Cape Town. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show on Friday, the Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers Association (BKCRA) chairperson Osman Shaboodien […]

today26 July 2024

Local

Claims of alleged gentrification and evictions by Salt River residents leveled against the City of Cape Town (COCT) have been growing

By Kouthar Sambo Claims of alleged gentrification and evictions by Salt River residents leveled against the City of Cape Town (COCT) have been growing. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show on Wednesday, an attorney at the activist organisation and law centre, Ndifuna Ukwazi, Dr. Jonty Cogger, highlighted the importance of understanding the term, "gentrification." The clarification of the term comes after it was discovered that some situations may generally lack […]

today3 July 2024

Local

Bo-Kaap Neighbourhood Watch urges vigilance during Ramadan

By Ragheema Mclean The Bo-Kaap Neighbourhood Watch (BKNW) is reminding Muslims to stay safe and vigilant while attending mosques, especially during early morning Fajr and late-night Taraweeh prayers during the holy month of Ramadan. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Thursday, Chairperson of the BKNW, Ebrahim Billy Christians, emphasized the importance of vehicle safety, urging musallees (worshipers) to remove all valuables from their cars and store them in the trunk. He […]

today14 March 2024

News

Tana Baru Trust hosts free tour on Heritage Day

With Heritage Day beckoning, the Tana Baru Trust will host its free Public Participation Day to create awareness around the historical and symbolic significance of the site. According to Chairman of the Tana Baru Trust, Dr M Aadil Bassier the aim is to ‘conscientize Cape Muslims’. The public will be treated to 45-minute tours of the precinct where ten stations of interest will be highlighted accordingly. Gentle climbing is involved […]

today20 September 2023

Local

‘Tiene Muharram’ Bo-Kaap march set to celebrate Madrassa teachers

By Aneeqa du Plessis With Muslims across South Africa set to commemorate the 10th of Muharram 1445AH celebrations, Bo-Kaap in the Cape Town CBD will host their annual ‘Tiene Muharram’ march on Sunday (July 30th, 2023). This year’s event hosted by Boorhaanol Islam alongside the Tana Baru Trust is set to commemorate teachers. Speaking on VOC’s Breakfast show on Friday, Secretary of the Boorhaanol Islam Movement and Co-ordinator of the […]

today24 July 2023

Local

Bo-Kaap residents are rocked by the potential gentrification underway

By Kouthar Sambo Residents of Bo-Kaap are concerned, and some are even angry about the potential gentrification underway. This comes after the City of Cape Town approved the Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for the area. Residents fear the changes will strip the area from its rich culture and heritage. Co-imam of the Auwal Masjid in Bo-Kaap, Sheikh Ismail Londt said that although the unique nature of the Bo-Kaap community […]

today17 July 2023

Local

Bo-Kaap celebrates centenarian

By Aneeqa du Plessis Despite being orphaned at an early age, Hajja Fatima Fredericks-Kaffoor, who lives nestled in the heart of Bo-Kaap, Cape Town is a day away (June 23rd) from celebrating her 100th birthday. Hajja Kaffoor who was born in Durban in 1923 has spent the better part of her life taking care of others. According to her daughter, Yasmin Kaffoor, the mother of five left school after Grade […]

today22 June 2023

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