VOC has retained the third highest listenership amongst community radio stations in the Western Cape, according to the South African Audience Research Foundation (SAARF) latest Radio Audience Measurement Survey (RAMS) statistics for 2014. The station lagged behind Radio Tygerberg and Radio Zibonele in terms of listeners. The SAARF conducts regular[…]
In what was meant to be an exciting few days in the build up to the first VOC Family Day, the radio station has announced that the event has been postponed. VOC has been advised that unfavourable weather conditions may be a strong possibility this Saturday. With that in mind,[…]
After much public interest, VOC has officially opened the applications process for the 2014 Bursary Fund. Every year the station hands out up to R10 000 each to needy students, with the goal of helping them meet the often hefty tuition fees for tertiary institutions. 2014/2015 marks the 9th consecutive[…]
Armed with energy, enthusiasm, determination and a bit of athleticism – Muay Thai champion Irshaad Sayed managed to ascend Lions Head six times on Saturday in his charity race for Africa Muslim Agency’s (AMA) water well drive. At first it seemed like a daunting challenge for the martial arts champion,[…]
The Voice of the Cape will be hosting a Family Day at Ratanga Junction on Saturday the 15th November. Enjoy the thrills of more than 30 attractions including 23 rides. Relax in our tea garden with Live entertainment, a kiddies fancy dress party with loads of prizes, The Cook off[…]
In a bid to raise funds for the construction of boreholes and water wells in Africa, renowned former Muay Thai champion and current Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter, Irshaad ‘White Tiger’ Sayed, will attempt to scale Lions Head as many times as possible during a designated time period. Dubbed the[…]
With less than two weeks to go before VOC’s much anticipated Family Day at the Ratanga Junction theme park, the station held an exciting live’ sale-a-thon’ on Monday evening to promote the once off event. The sale-a-thon saw two of VOC’s big heavyweights, Sports Hub presenter Irafaan Abrahams, and Morning[…]
As Muslims around the world watch the violence unfolding at Masjidul Aqsa with shock and horror, a social media campaign called #handsoffAlAqsa has gained popularity on Twitter. Locally, the Cape Town Muslim community will march through the city’s streets on Wednesday to draw attention to the ongoing clashes between Palestinians[…]
Tears, smiles and laughter were shared as VOC and its listeners celebrated the radio station’s 20th year in style on Saturday evening at the Old Mutual campus courtyard in Pinelands. It was a chance to pause and reflect on the station’s humble beginnings and its growth as the foremost community[…]
To end off what has been a remarkable 20th year for VOC, staff and listeners came together for a Muharram Khatm program at the historical Auwal masjid in Bo-Kaap on Thursday. The khatam and thikr aimed to usher in the new Islamic year of 1436, concluding a week of quranic[…]
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