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Crossroads community soon to have its first Masjid

As musallies across the country enjoy the melodious recitation of the Holy Qur’an in warm and comfortable masaajid, Muslims residing in many townships brace cold and wet conditions to observe their religious duties. One such masjid is the Crossroads masjid in Marakana, which after much contestation was erected. Members of[…]

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National Action Plan against racism taking shape

In recent months, South Africans have voiced concern about the increase in racist sentiment that has made the rounds on social media. Recently, the owner of the Sodwana Bay Guest House, Andre Slade, unapologetically stated that based on his religious beliefs, he will not rent his guest house to ‘black’[…]

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Makro, Muslim Hands campaign ends

During this holy month of Ramadan, Makro along with Muslim Hands and VOC ran a Fitrah campaign in order to receive donations which will be distributed to poor and needy families this coming weekend. At the Makro store in Ottery, those involved in the initiative came together for the official[…]

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New sale of land angers BK residents

As Cape Town residents continue to fight for a space within the City’s ever changing suburbs, one community is saying that it will not bow to the threat of gentrification. With its vibrantly painted homes and colourful Cape Malay culture, the Bo-Kaap area was once again thrown into the spot[…]

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CT businessman selling franchises amid boycott

VOC News has learnt that Cape Town businessman Irshaad Laher is selling his shares in four popular restaurant franchises. He is the co-owner of the Spurs in Observatory and Ottery, as well as the Nandos branches in Athlone and Gardens. Laher is under investigation for fraud, corruption, and theft of firearms[…]

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Irate residents threaten more protest action on N2

Irate Barcelona informal settlement residents have threatened to continue protest on the N2 until their “rightful” ANC councillor candidate is put on the registered list. Alleged ANC members belonging to ward 40 in Nyanga said they wanted their “rightfully nominated” councillor candidate Bongani Mbili to be put on the list[…]

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Affordable inner city housing key to change

Cape Town remains a city where poor, working class people face enormous challenges just to survive, and key to changing this would be the creation of affordable housing close to the city centre. This was according to well known social activist Zackie Achmat who was responding to a recent announcement[…]

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