Cape Town has seen a rapid increase in the number of children reported missing and later killed which creates great concern to child protection and advocacy group Molo Songololo. Earlier this week the body of missing toddler Oderick Lucas was discovered in a drain by children trying to retrieve a[…]
Masjid al-Aqsa was a key station for the Isra and Mi’raj, and the epic events that transpired there on this miraculous night affirm the Masjid’s status as one of Islam’s key spiritual spaces. The commemoration of the Isra and Mi’raj provides us with a cherished opportunity to rekindle our connection[…]
Amid concerns around fly-by-night travel operators and travel scams, South African travellers have been urged to do proper research before parting with their money. Lured by amazing deals at affordable prices, many unsuspecting travellers have been victims to bogus operators. In the umrah industry, these concerns are more pressing, as[…]
By Tasneem Adams Building sub-contractors in Cape Town are feeling the pressure from the Building Industry Bargaining Council (BIBC) and its current compliance policies, with some accusing the council of an abuse of power. Many sub-contractors are battling to stay afloat as they have been forced to fork out millions[…]
Mystery surrounds the death of 20-month old toddler Orderick Lucus, whose body was found in a drain in Eester River after a week-long search. According to a pamphlet by missing person’s organization The Pink Ladies, Orderick was last seen on Sunday 24 March. His mother, Davideen Lucas from Melton Rose,[…]
Muslims in South Africa will observe Lailatul Mi’raj on Wednesday evening, which means we are just a month away from the sacred month of Ramadan. Lailatul Mi’raj is generally observed on the 27th day in Rajab, the seventh month in the Islamic calendar. VOC will broadcast live from the Hidayatul[…]
By Tasneem Adams What was meant to be a magical girls’ getaway to Turkey and Dubai has turned into a nightmare for two Capetonian women after their travel agent went awol with their money. Zaidah Davids and Soraya Joseph booked a trip with Azmie Jacobs, the owner of Royal International[…]
By Anees Teladia The Wholesun Bread Cape Town Big Walk is just around the corner and will see participants experiencing a fun-filled day complete with a scenic route, live entertainment, food stalls and a prize-giving ceremony! This year, the Wholesun Bread Cape Town Big Walk has brought on an exciting[…]
By Anees Teladia The taxi industry in South Africa has become known as one of the most dangerous and unruly industries to nearly all South Africans. Taxis are regularly implicated in reports on violence and unlawful road conduct. Recently, Hout Bay has found itself to be at the centre of[…]
The Khayelitsha Health Forum has launched an initiative to protect Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel, following reports of an increase in attacks by criminals. It comes on the foot of an attack in which two paramedics were robbed at gunpoint in Harare two weeks ago, while responding to an emergency[…]
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