Muslims may have to forgo the extra treats at the ‘boeka’ table this Ramadan, as consumers feel the pinch of exorbitant food prices. Higher petrol prices and the ripple effects of the ongoing drought have resulted in sharp rises in food costs, leaving shoppers hard-pressed. As Muslim shoppers rushed to[…]
President Jacob Zuma has extended good wishes to all the members of the Muslim community in South Africa as they begin fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. “We wish our Muslim compatriots a blessed and successful Ramadan, as they spend time deepening their spirituality and reflecting on what can[…]
A brand of dates is now under investigation after reports that the supplier has relations with Israeli companies. The Palestine solidarity and human rights organisation BDS South Africa together with the Palestine Solidarity Alliance, Polokwane BD, Rustenburg PSF and Wits PSC were alerted by members of the public to the[…]
With iftaar time considerably earlier this year, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) has called on masajid in the Western Cape to delay their Taraweeh prayer. For the past few years, Ramadan has been observed in winter in the southern hemisphere, which means shorter days for fasting Muslims. Muslims in Cape[…]
Political parties and independent candidates have pledged to work together to ensure a fair and free environment for voters in the upcoming 2016 Municipal Elections. A special signing of the Code of Conduct took place at the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) Electoral Launch at the Century City Conference Centre on[…]
Some analysts say the US terror alert for South Africa is nothing new and is simply creating unnecessary public panic. On Saturday, the US government said it received information that terrorist groups are planning to carry out attacks against places where its citizens congregate in shopping areas in Johannesburg and[…]
As Muslims prepare to usher in the extraordinary month of Ramadan on Monday night, VOC casts its eye on the busiest time of the year, when the radio station is expected to peak in listenership. In keeping with the spiritual vibe of Ramadan, the station has spiced up its programming[…]
A number of congregations in Cape Town have performed janazah salah for the boxing legend Muhammad Ali, who passed away on Friday at the age of 74. Heartfelt tributes continue to pour in from all parts of the world – testament to the immense impact he’s life had on others.[…]
The moon for Ramadan 1437 has not been sighted in South Africa, the Crescent Observers Society announced on Sunday. The first taraweeh prayer will be held on Monday evening and the first day of Ramadan will be on Tuesday. In making the official announcement on air, new president of the[…]
Members of the Angling community say safety is a major concern on the popular fishing beaches, Macassar and Monwabisi. This comes after a well-known angler and off duty police sergeant, Jacques Joubert, 38, was attacked and robbed on Thursday by two unidentified suspects. Joubert sustained two stab wounds and remains[…]
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