The Voice of The Cape is excited to announce the launch of its Community Forum (CF) Elections this 2021!
Following numerous unforeseen setbacks brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the Community Forum Election Committee (CFEC) ultimately had its Inaugural Operational Guidelines ratified by VOC’s Board of Management (BOM) and Board of Trust (BOT).
Click here to view the full: Inaugaral CF Operational Guidelines
Among others, the CF’s main aim is to ensure the participation of the community in the development of programmes and to facilitate community access to such programmes.
Hence, the forum seeks to establish a relationship with the community and stimulate communication that is productive, representative, transparent, inclusive and takes forward the all-encompassing message of Al-Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
The CF aims to:
- Enhance VOC’s broadcasting through community involvement
- Foster working relationship between the station and the community
- Facilitate programming content that reflects the opinions, insight & accomplishments of community
- Promote active citizenship within communities
- Increase the footprint of the station
- Stimulate economic and educational empowerment
Who qualifies?
Participants must abide by the principles of, and in conformity with, the Quran and Sunnah and Constitution of RSA. The person hoping to become part of the CF must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Be a practicing Sunni Muslim
- Be of good repute and character
- Be community orientated
- Be a South African citizen or have official documentation
More about the CF
The CF shall be made of 34 active members in the seven magisterial districts in the Western Cape, who will serve a four-year term of office. Meetings must occur regularly, including the CF EXCO which shall meet at least once monthly and the entire CF at least quarterly. Sub committees may be appointed as the need arises. Minutes of meetings and financial records must be provided to the BOM timeously and remain the property of the Muslim Broadcasting Corporation.
Representatives must be elected from each of the seven magisterial districts (and sub districts) as listed below. One representative from every magisterial district will make up the CF EXCO.
Cape Town Central Magisterial District (5)
Cape Town Central
Main Seat: Cape Town
Sub District: Atlantis
Sub District: Bellville
Sub District: Goodwood
Sub District: Kuils Rivier
Cape Town South Magisterial District (6)
Cape Town South
Main Seat: Wynberg
Sub District: Khayelitsha
Sub District: Mitchells Plain
Sub District: Simon’s Town
Sub District: Somerset West
Sub District: Strand
Cape Winelands Magisterial Districts (5)
Cape Winelands
Main Seat: Worcester
Sub District: Drakenstei
Sub District: Langeberg
Sub District: Stellenbosch
Sub District: Witzenberg
Central Karoo Magisterial District (3)
Central Karoo
Main Seat: Beaufort West
Sub District: Laingsburg
Sub District: Prince Albert
Eden Magisterial District (6)
Eden
Main Seat: George
Sub District: Hessequa
Sub District: Kannaland
Sub District: Knysna
Sub District: Mossel Bay
Sub District: Oudtshoorn
Overberg Magisterial District (4)
Overberg Magisterial District
Main Seat: Hermanus
Sub District: Cape Algulhas
Sub District: Swellendam
Sub District: Theewaterskloof
West Coast Magisterial District (5)
West Coast
Main Seat: Vredendal
Sub District: Bergrivier
Sub District: Cederberg
Sub District: Saldanha Bay
Sub District: Swartland
For more information email: cfinfo@vocfm.co.za or contact CFEC’s Khalid Badi on 021 442 3583 between 8am-4pm.
