By Ragheema Mclean Big things are happening at the Voice of the Cape (VOC) radio this September as the station gears up to refresh some of its on-air programming! With the arrival of its birthday month and the vibrant energy of spring, VOC programming Manager Rashieda Davids announced an exciting lineup of changes designed to revitalize the schedule. “It won’t be aggressive changes from the onset; instead, changes will filter […]
By Ragheema Mclean The air in Belhar was heavy with emotion as dozens gathered for the Janazah (funeral) of Voice of the Cape’s (VOC) beloved Imam Alli on Sunday morning, June 9, 2024. The outpouring of love and support was a testament to the profound impact he had on so many lives. Friends, family, and colleagues came together to bid farewell, sharing stories and memories that painted a vivid picture […]
By Ragheema Mclean As the spirit of giving blossoms during the sacred month of Ramadhan, Voice of the Cape Radio is embarking on a noble mission to enhance its services and upgrade its infrastructure for the betterment of the community. To achieve this goal, the radio station is set to host its annual pledge line on Friday, 5 April, appealing to the generosity of its listeners and supporters. Speaking on […]
By Ragheema Mclean In a world where the hustle and bustle of daily life often overshadow the needs of our communities, the Voice of the Cape radio is thrilled to announce a Community Services Day. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 2 Queens Park Avenue in Salt River from 8 am until 4 pm. It will offer services from the South African Social Security Agency […]
By Kouthar Sambo “In the early days of the Voice of the Cape (VOC), journalists would record their sound pieces on an audio cassette, using a Marantz, among other devices. This quickly evolved into mini-disc players, MP3 recorders, which you can even do on your phone,” explains Station Manager and VOC Breakfast show host Goolam Fakier as he reflects on the oh-so-struggling but glorious days of VOC. Fakier went on […]
With the global Muslim community preparing to welcome the auspicious month of Ramadhan, gratitude is overflowing at the Maitland High School premises where Voice of the Cape Radio in collaboration with NPO, Things on Wheels have managed to produce 100 care packages with your help as part of the Corporate Social Responsibility project. Accounts controller at VOC, Kashiefa Daniels says the experience was eye-opening. “We are so fortunate beyond measure, […]
By Yaseen Kippie While South Africans feel the country is in bleak state given the current political upheaval and weak economy, world renowned speaker Yvonne Ridley calls our country a place of optimism, and an example for the Middle East. Ridley is a British journalist, who was captured by the Taliban in 2001, and later converted to Islam. Her study of Islam was a condition for her offer to the Taliban […]
The month of Ramadaan is considered a time for the ummah to get in touch with their humanity and encourages Muslims to be more charitable. With this comes the endless amounts of charity and Zakah organisations which make sure that the "haves" are giving their money to the "have nots" in a meaningful way. By Rafieka Williams The dire need for assistance and the living conditions in Khayelitsha, was the […]
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.
