The 13th annual Slave Route Challenge is now open for entries, with the event set to take place on Sunday, 1 June 2025. This unique race offers participants more than just a physical challenge, it allows them to navigate Cape Town’s historic landmarks, celebrating the city’s rich and complex heritage. President of Itheko Sport Athletic Club, Zarina Meyer Brewer, confirmed that entries are now open and available on Webtickets. “As […]
By Sayed Ridhwaan With Finance and Central Bank Deputies from around the world gathering in Cape Town for the G20 Finance Track meeting, the focus is on fostering global economic stability and addressing pressing global challenges. National Treasury's Director-General, Dr Duncan Pieterse, set the tone for the meeting with his opening remarks to the media this morning. Dr Pieterse highlighted the themes of the G20 presidency – solidarity, equality, and […]
By Rachel Mohamed Experts have raised concerns that Cape Town may experience devastating wildfires similar to those seen in Los Angeles, due to its comparable climate, mountainous terrain, and vegetation. The city’s Fire and Rescue Service reported over 7,000 fires to date in the 2023/2024 financial year, emphasizing the ongoing risks. The potential danger is highlighted by past tragedies, such as the 2017 Knysna fires, which claimed the lives of […]
Sports 4 Humanity and Sports Stepping Stones are set to host a Palestinian football team arriving in Cape Town this Friday. Supporters are encouraged to join a heartfelt reception at Cape Town International Airport, waving flags in solidarity and offering a warm South African welcome. Sport 4 Humanity’s Director/CEO, Noore Nacerodien, shared the organization’s ongoing efforts: “It started many years ago, but officially in 2019 when we brought a team […]
As matric exams continue, Hope for the Future, a local non-profit organization, remains committed to providing hearty breakfasts to ensure students are nourished and ready for their exams. Executive Director Vanessa Nelson explained, “The breakfast is doing great. Just this morning, we ran out of Corn Flakes and milk,” adding that today’s menu included various cereals, potato fritters, vetkoek with chicken livers, apples, coffee, tea, and biscuits. This marks the […]
By Rachel Mohamed The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has announced that routes along its central line in the city have been extended. The Cape Town to Mandalay line on the central line has been extended to Nolungile train station in Khayelitsha. Commuters can now access affordable travel at Nolungile and Phillippi stations, with enhanced safety features including CCTV, emergency alarms, and automated doors. Speaking on VOC News […]
By Rachel Mohamed The Islamic Medical Association of South Africa (IMASA) recently hosted its 42ND IMASA scientific convention in Cape Town, where groundbreaking research to critical discussions on global health issues was held. Speaking on VOC News Beat show on Monday, IMASA Western Cape Chairperson Dr Riyaaz Ismail gave an overview of what happened in the last 41st convention. “We had a big convention where the Federation of Islamic Medical […]
By Rachel Mohamed The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has introduced the new blue and white Electric Multiple Units on the Central Line in the Western Cape, extending service from Nyanga to Mandalay station. This marks the first deployment of the People’s Train on this route, featuring advanced amenities like automated doors, CCTV cameras, and air-conditioning. Speaking on VOC’s Sunday Live show on Sunday PRASA's Acting Regional Manager […]
By Rachel Mohamed During the winter months, the much talked-about topic that comes up often is the issue of homelessness. People ask or sometimes wonder how homeless people survive on the streets of Cape Town. Some people see the number of homeless people increasing due to the socio-economic conditions and the high standards of living as the main contributors to South Africa’s weakening economy. VOC News team took to 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.
