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Cemeteries fully operational as the province braves the storm

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert As gale force winds and disruptive rains continue to sweep through the Western Cape, the Muslim Cemetery Board chairman and Muslim Judicial Council Burial Administration said cemeteries remain open and operational. Speaking to VOC News on Thursday, Muslim Cemetery Board chairman and MJC Burial Administration Secretary, Faizal Sayed said the rainfall causes the water table level to rise, which then has the potential to impact operations, […]

11 July 2024

Local

Local Government announces 5.9% increase in burial tariffs

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The City of Cape Town has announced an increase in burial tariffs for graves in its cemeteries, effective from next month. Speaking to VOC Breakfast on Tuesday, the City of Cape Town’s Head of Cemetery Management, Susan Brice, detailed the upcoming changes. "All tariffs in the City adjust on the first of July at the beginning of our financial year," Brice explained. "We have different types of […]

12 June 2024

News

The call to Hajj is a gift from Allah

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert “The call to Hajj is not new, it is already known by Nabi Ebrahim, when Allah (God) ordered him to call people for Hajj.” Those are the words of Sheik Riad Fataar, the President of the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) as he spoke to VOC News about the importance of Hajj. With the blessed month of Dhul Hijjah 1445 AH upon us, thousands of Muslims have […]

11 June 2024

Local

MCJHT celebrates historic achievement with ISO/IEC 17065:2012 accreditation

By Ragheema Mclean On Monday night (27 May), the Muslim Judicial Council Halaal Trust (MJCHT) celebrated its groundbreaking achievement of securing the ISO/IEC 17065:2012 accreditation from the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS). This milestone marks the MJCHT as the first Halal body in Africa to attain this certification. What is ISO/IEC 17065:2012? ISO/IEC 17065:2012 is an internationally recognized standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the […]

28 May 2024

Local

Scores of pro-Palestine supporters embark on march to Parliament ‘in the name of justice’

Scores of pro-Palestine supporters have embarked on a march to Parliament. They're calling for an end to the Israeli military operation in Gaza. The march follows Friday's International Court of Justice (ICJ) order for Israel to halt its planned ground invasion of Rafah, south of Gaza. The president of the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC), Sheik Riad Fataar, said the march was about waking up the sleeping leaders of the world. […]

26 May 2024

Local

Clover products to lose Halaal certification – MJCHT

By Ragheema Mclean Clover, a prominent branded food, and beverages group, is set to lose its Halaal certification by August 2024, following a decision by the Muslim Judicial Council Halaal Trust (MJCHT) in response to Israel continued bombardment and attacks on Gaza and against Israeli goods and services. Over 34, 000 Palestinians have been killed and over 77,000 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 2023. Speaking to VOC […]

2 May 2024

Uncategorized

MJC launches new satellite office in Mitchells Plain

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) launched its new satellite office at the Sumayah Foundation in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain on Friday morning. President of the MJC in South Africa Sheikh Riad Fataar beamed with excitement as he announced the news at an intimate media briefing. “You are sharing in a momentous occasion. After years of people pleading with the MJC to have an office in the heart […]

1 March 2024

International

Al Quds Foundation (SA) is set to host a mass pro-Palestine protest

By Kouthar Sambo Al Quds Foundation (SA) will be hosting a mass pro-Palestine protest tomorrow from 12 pm until 2 pm. The protest will commence from Muir Street Mosque in the City Bowl to Wale Street, proceeding to the Office of the Premier. "We have collectively decided to undertake the largest March on Saturday, November 11 (2023), to advocate for the demands of the people of South Africa. These are […]

10 November 2023

Local

Political party Al Jama-ah informed the public that the “Registration of Muslim Marriages” at the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has temporarily been frozen

By Kouthar Sambo Political party Al Jama-ah has informed the public that the "Registration of Muslim Marriages," at the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has temporarily been frozen until further notice. Speaking on VOC's Drive Time on Wednesday, the Head of the Muslim Judicial Council's (MJC) Legal Desk and Associate Professor at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) Faculty of Law Sheikh Dr Muneer Abduroaf, rehashes how it all […]

9 November 2023

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