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Muslims called to celebrate ANC

The African National Congress (ANC) will in January mark 103 years since its inception; a road that included several highs and lows in what became a fierce battle for a free and democratic South Africa. Each year the party hosts an annual birthday rally to commemorate the struggle, and recognize[…]

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VOC launches Nasheed talent search

With the VOC Family Day at Ratanga Junction little over a month away, the station has launched an exciting new initiative that will lead up to the showpiece event. Amongst the star attractions of the Family Day will be a Nasheed competition, and in a bid to further promote the[…]

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VOC at night market

With the holiday season in full swing, families around Cape Town are heading to the Somerset West Festival Under the Lights, an annual festive season night market along the popular beach. This year, VOC is joining the festivities with its own stall at the week long event. Avid listeners who[…]

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First unified township madrassa graduation

Hoping to bridge the mainstream Muslim community with local African Muslims, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) will host the first ever unified madrassa graduation for all township madaris on Saturday. The initiative is hosted by the Ulema African Townships (UAT), one of the various imamat councils in different communities in[…]

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Yemeni scholar in city

The Cape Town Muslim community will be treated to a series of lectures by Yemeni born scholar, Al Habib Umar bin Hafiz, who is in Cape Town between the 10th and 15th December. The scholar is hosted by the Mahhabah Foundation. A descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W), Hafiz is[…]

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VOC embarks on ‘batcha’ programme

The Darul Islam High School are to collaborate with VOC on a unique 15 day ‘Batcha programme’, aimed at equipping young students with the necessary skills needed for the proper recitation of the Holy Quran. Participants will be given special lessons over the course of the programme, which apart from[…]

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Mass moulood moves to Athlone stadium

After two successful years at the Greenpoint Track, Mawlid SA will be moving its mass moulood celebration to the Athlone Stadium on the 18th January 2015. Annually global Muslims commemorate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), through thikr, qir;ah and salawat, and this remains a strong tradition in the[…]

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Cycling for Charity campaign concludes

After eight long and grueling weeks of cycling between Claremont and Jubilee Square in Simons Town, Auric Auto sales executive, Shiraaz Mia, finally brought the curtain down on the inaugural Cycling for Charity campaign. Concluding a week earlier than initially forecasted, Mia and his team also managed to trump the[…]

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VOC launches 2015 stationery drive

Coming off a successful inaugural campaign last year, VOC has again launched its annual Stationery Drive initiative. The social outreach programme aims to assist parents who can barely afford to match the overwhelming price tags that accompany basic schooling necessities. Every year, the station appeals to the community to donate[…]

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SA huffath anxious ahead of results

The last day of the Abdul Aziz International Quran Memorisation Competition has arrived. With the last few contestants reciting in front of millions of spectators from around the globe, three South African students await the final announcement on this year’s winners. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is currently abuzz as[…]

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