By Kouthar Sambo The University of Cape Town (UCT)4Palestine launched a teach-in academic boycott on Monday regarding UCT’s alleged complicity in the Israeli aggression in Gaza. Speaking on VOC’s News Beat show on Tuesday, a member of the UCT Palestinian Solidarity Forum (PSF) Malaika Khan said listening to the Palestinian[…]
By Ragheema Mclean Recent weeks have seen a surge in gang violence in areas such as Lavender Hill and Manenberg, raising concerns about the persistent issue of gang violence on the Cape Flats. NGO Gun Free South Africa has put forth a proposal for the world’s first bulletproof park in[…]
By Ragheema Mclean Amidst the ongoing aggression and looming famine in Gaza, local biker club Race Info has embarked on a mission to ride 1000km in one day to support the Palestinian cause. The event, titled “1000 km to feed 1000 Palestinian homes,” is scheduled for April 27, 2024. Speaking[…]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The Daily Maverick, a prominent publication, made a bold move by shutting down its operations for a day. This temporary closure was intended to draw attention to the global crisis in journalism. Neesa Allie, associate editor for Business Maverick, spoke about this decision with VOC Drive Time[…]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Six non-profit organizations have joined forces to combat violence against children in Delft, a high-risk area for youth. Molo Songololo Director, Patric Solomons, spoke to VOC Breakfast on Friday about their fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the community. “Two quarters ago, Delft had the highest murder[…]
By Ragheema Mclean The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is issuing a reminder to parents that the online application window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners for the 2025 school year will close at midnight tonight (12 April 2024). Speaking to VOC Breakfast on Friday morning, WCED spokesperson Bronagh[…]
By Kouthar Sambo A new study at Stellenbosch University, the digital game-based learning platform Minecraft Education helps learners to improve their skills in coding and robotics, which will stand them in good stead when they enter the workplace of the future. Speaking on VOC’s In Conversation show on Tuesday, the[…]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The City of Cape Town (COCT) is facing a pressing issue as burial space diminishes in the Mother City, prompting officials to explore new options. Mayoral Committee Member for Community Service and Health, Patricia van der Ross, shed light on this matter during Ramadan AM on Wednesday.[…]
By Ragheema Mclean As we bid farewell to the holy month of Ramadan, Heinz Park community activist Mogamat Mohammed, affectionately known as Uncle Mo or Boeta Mo, is reaching out for assistance to ensure a memorable Eid-ul-Fitr for the children in his community. South Africans were afforded another day of[…]
By Ragheema Mclean Humanitarian aid organization, Gift of the Givers, has made a public appeal for donations to aid those affected by severe weather conditions and fires in the Western Cape. The recent adverse weather has led to roofs being blown off, roads flooded, and trees uprooted in various areas.[…]
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