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Ashley Kriel to be remembered at the third annual memorial cypher

By Rachel Mohamed The Ashley Kriel Memorial Cypher is scheduled to take place on Friday, 11 July 2025, at the Castle of Good Hope to honour the life and legacy of the anti-apartheid activist. This event will additionally recognise progress among the youth today under the theme “Roots, Culture, Heritage, and Decolonisation,” which aims to explore how positive masculinity and leadership can advance social justice. Kriel was allegedly killed by […]

10 July 2025

Local

Al Quds to host Mahrajan in the CBD

By Rachel Mohamed The Al Quds Foundation SA is set to host a mass rally at the Castle of Good Hope in the CBD this week in support of Masjid Al-Aqsa and the liberation of Palestine. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Monday Shaykh Ebrahim Gabriels Director of the Al Quds Foundation SA said it is important for residents to come out in their masses to support this initiative. “We will […]

14 October 2024

News

Muslim youth showcases solo Cape Malay exhibition at Castle of Goodhope

With Muslims globally preparing for the auspicious month of Ramadaan, closer to home, a handful of Cape Malay traditions is being exhibited at the Castle of Goodhope in the Cape Town CBD by Tashneem Abrahams under the title ‘The Preservation of Cape Malay Culture and Tradition’. The display has been curated by Advocate Ighsaan Higgins under the auspices of the Muslim and Slave Heritage Museum. Speaking to VOC News in […]

28 March 2022

Events

Spice Mecca Ramadaan For All Exhibition makes an impact

Organisers of the Spice Mecca Ramadaan For All Exhibition have described this year’s event as a roaring success, following three days of bumper crowds. The exhibition which had transformed the historical Castle of Good Hope from a bastion of colonialism to a Ramadan inspired exhibition was the perfect venue, as visitors from all walks of life were given some insight into Islamic cultures and traditions. From what started out as […]

7 May 2018

News

History for Cape Muslims as first jumuah held at Castle

In a historic moment for the Cape Muslim community, the melodious verses of the Quran echoed through the chambers of the Castle of Good Hope, as hundreds came together for the first Jumuah prayer on Friday. The Jumuah will be led by Mufti Ibrahim Khalil Awadallah of Masjidul Al-Aqsa in Palestine. Amongst the stellar qari participating in Friday’s programme are Hosain Parker, Sheigh Mohammad Philander, Shaykh Abubakr Abdura-oef, Shaykh Abdula […]

19 May 2017

Events

Cape cultural fest to bring Castle to life

By Nawaal Adams The rich cultural tapestry of the Cape will be brought to life at the Castle of Good Hope in a cultural festival fit for the festive season. The Castle is set to host the Cape Cuisine Style and Cultural Festival, taking place from the 27 December to the 31 December. VOC is media partner for the event. With the influx of tourists to the Cape, the event […]

22 December 2016

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