By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert Cape Flats residents are irate as the soaring cost of electricity continues to put pressure on consumers already burdened by the high cost of living. Residents have expressed grave concern around the proposed 44% increase in electricity tariffs. Speaking to VOC News, consumers said the increase should not even be considered due to tough economic conditions. “Our people are already struggling, how is it even possible […]
By Kouthar Sambo Claims of alleged gentrification and evictions by Salt River residents in Shelley Road were leveled against the City of Cape Town (COCT). This comes after residents received various letters issued by the City stating "unlawful occupation" and "termination of lease." However, the City eventually responded to the claims, saying the tenants "may qualify for transfer" or "discounted sale of units." "The COCT is assessing whether occupants of […]
By Kouthar Sambo Despite efforts to provide assistance to disaster-stricken residents, the humanitarian aid agency Islamic Relief fell victim to a hijacking incident in Phillipi on Sunday. This comes after the agency's disaster response team was handing out much-needed essential items in the region when the team was robbed of their belongings. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show on Monday, Islamic Relief representative Naweed Mohamed said the agency's vehicle was […]
By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert Another cold front is expected to make landfall on Tuesday afternoon, bringing with it strong winds and heavy downpours. As the Mother City grapples with cold and icy weather conditions, the South African Weather Services (SAWS) issued A Yellow Level 4 warning for strong winds and a Yellow Level 1 warning for a storm surge. “A cold front is expected to bring strong and gusty westerly […]
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 […]
By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert The City of Cape Town’s (COCT) Water and Sanitation Department has confirmed that the water infrastructure maintenance has been successfully completed, with communities confirming that the water supply has been restored. At the start of the week, the COCT conducted a 72-hour water infrastructure maintenance operation, which left several communities without water. Water and Sanitation Mayco member Zahid Badroodien said they are happy with the outcome […]
By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert The City of Cape Town said proactive essential maintenance on the Cape Flats water network is coming to an end today, this after 22 communities on the Cape Flats were left without water since the start of the week. Speaking to VOC News residents from areas such as Lavender Hill, Ottery and Pelican Park expressed great disappointment, claiming that no thorough measures were put in place […]
By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert Following a housing radio feature that aired at the end of February on the VOC Breakfast show, the City of Cape Town responded to some of the allegations made by residents who shared their concerns regarding the status of the housing sector within the Metro. Speaking to VOC News residents across the city said the housing opportunities provided by the city are almost non-existent. “I have […]
By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert The Voice of the Cape (VOC) Radio was abuzz on Tuesday as people flocked to the station to take full advantage of its first free community services day. Listeners had the opportunity to personally engage with the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), the City of Cape Town (COCT) and the Western Cape Blood Services (WCBS). An array of services […]
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.
