United Nation Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) says the 150 000 children who have been orphaned by COVID-19 in South Africa, must be offered protection and stability to assist them move forward with their lives. A UNICEF study released recently pointed to the negative effects that COVID-19 has had on families around the world. UNICEF SA’s Chief of Communications, Toby Fricker says it really brings home the impact of COVID-19 on […]
Four out of five children in the Gaza Strip suffer from depression, sadness and fear as a result of living under Israel's stifling blockade, Save the Children said in a report published today. Entitled 'Trapped', the UK charity's report includes details from interviews with 488 children and 168 parents and caregivers in Gaza, and revealed a drastic deterioration since their last research in 2018. The number of those reporting symptoms of "depression, […]
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.
