Turkiye on Saturday expressed sorrow over the continued escalation of the conflict in Sudan and called for a ceasefire in the country. “We are deeply saddened by the ongoing escalation of the conflict in Sudan and the worsening humanitarian situation. We once again call on the parties for a ceasefire and peace to prevent further bloodshed,” Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oncu Keceli said on X. “We once again call on […]
Former Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition, Ebrahim Patel, and Awqaf SA are hosting a delegation from Erzurum, Türkiye, in Gauteng and Cape Town to strengthen cultural, educational, and economic ties between South Africa and Erzurum. Speaking on PM Drive, Awqaf SA CEO Mickaeel Collier highlighted the historical significance of Erzurum's connection to Cape Town, saying: “Nearly 162 years ago, an Ottoman emissary arrived in Cape Town, sent at the […]
The Turkish Coast Guard rescued 45 irregular migrants in the Aegean Sea on Monday. The migrants, from Afghanistan, were pushed back illegally into Turkish territorial waters by the Greek authorities. Turkiye's Coast Guard Northern Aegean Group Command determined that there were irregular migrants in a life raft off the coast of Ayvacik in Canakkale province and carried out the rescue. After the necessary procedures were carried out, the migrants were […]
Turkiye expects Sweden to fulfil its promises made under last year's Madrid memorandum for its North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) bid, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Friday, citing a pact signed with Turkiye, Norway and Sweden at a NATO summit. Speaking at a military graduation ceremony in Istanbul, Erdogan criticised Sweden for embracing terrorists despite its pledges, questioning: "How can a state that does not distance itself from […]
By Aneeqa du Plessis As the auspicious days of Hajj continue, the culmination of these holy moments will see thousands of improvised families treated to meat from Qurbani (sacrificial meat distribution). This is thanks to humanitarian department of Diyanet (the Turkish Religious Authority) Diyanet Vakfi, and Awqaf SA's #Sharethecare outreach programme. According to a statement released on Wednesday afternoon, a total of over 38 tons of meat will be distributed […]
Turkiye will continue standing against any action that could harm sanctity and status of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Occupied East Jerusalem, the country's President said on Tuesday, Anadolu Agency reports. In a phone call, Recep Tayyip Erdogan extended his greetings to Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, for the Muslim holiday Eid Al-Adha, or Festival of Sacrifice, according to a statement by the Turkish Communications Directorate. Ankara will continue to support the Palestinian cause, Erdogan […]
Ankara is currently working on the safe return of Syrian refugees in Turkiye to their country, Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has said, as Syrian citizens praise the peaceful atmosphere created in Syria after their voluntary return, Anadolu Agency reports. Erdogan, on Thursday, also noted that "with the support of Qatar, the work to build houses in Syria, which can accommodate 1 million refugees, continues." Wafaa Mustafa Hajjaj, a Syrian citizen who […]
Earthquake survivor football coaches provide training to children in container city, located in the city centre of Turkiye's south-eastern Malatya, Anadolu News Agency reports. Provincial Directorate of Youth Services and Sports trainer, Savas Gunay, 34, told Anadolu that his home was severely damaged and that his 7-month pregnant wife and one child were placed in the Teknokent Temporary Accommodation Centre container city. Gunay, 34, said they try their best for children to cope with […]
Syrian refugees have started returning to their country voluntarily, the Turkish President said on Thursday, Anadolu News Agency reports. "We have built over 100,000 houses for them in northern Syria … Gradually, Syrian refugees began to settle in these residences," Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event with the youth in Ankara. Erdogan said Syrian people are facing life threats from terrorist organisations in their country, adding that their forceful return would […]
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.
