LOCAL Ladles of Love has launched its annual Sarmiethon Challenge aiming to provide 100, 000 sandwiches to children needing food relief on World Sandwich Day, Thursday 3 November. Founder and Director of Ladles of Love Danny Diliberto says: "I wish you could see the joy sandwiches bring to hungry people, especially the little ones. Their eyes light up with the first bite and as it hits the hunger spot, smiles […]
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has announced that the theme for 2022's International Nelson Mandela Day will focus on food security. Speaking during the unveiling of the programme, the CEO of the Foundation, Sello Hatang said social economic issues including inequality and poverty have increased food insecurity. More than 100 countries are expected to celebrate the day including the United Nations. Closer to home, several organizations in Cape Town are gearing […]
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.
