Last week on the auspicious day of Jumuah at the Karamat where Sheikh Yusuf from Makassar is laid to rest, a soccer team from Khayelitsha decided to take a big step in their lives. After being inspired by their fellow team mates, they made the decision to accept Islam. For[…]
Cape Town’s early winter rain took a break this weekend to make way for sunny weather in Paarl as thousands of locals flocked to the Boland Summer Festival. Organisers say the Festival again brought in record numbers and has been hailed as a success. “We have to think the community[…]
Students in Stellenbosch say they are living in fear, after another rape was reported on campus in less than a month. Last week the university was assisted by students in making the arrest of the suspect. The suspect will be appearing in court on Monday. The 20 year old student[…]
The scent of incense sticks filled my nostrils as I stood in the modest wendy house that Nashrullah Leonard rents in her mother-in-laws backyard in Belhar. She was overwhelmed to see me and ushered us to sit down on the seats that she quickly cleared out to make our stay[…]
South Africans were delighted to witness a historic moment in South Africa’s democracy, in which the Constitutional Court of South Africa (ConCourt), in a unanimous judgement by all 11 judges, ruled that President Jacob Zuma must repay the cost of non-security upgrades of his Nkandla homestead. The ruling orders the[…]
As the drought worsens in parts of the country, the increase in food prices has not only impacted consumers but also community-based projects. One such initiative is the Peninsula School Feeding Association, a non-profit organization, which was inspired by a call from community members to assist in improving the learning[…]
Social media was abuzz following the announcement of the Nkandla Judgement, as numerous commentators celebrated the findings of the Constitutional Court. VOC News took to the streets to gain insight into the thoughts of ordinary citizens, many of whom expressed their elation upon hearing the news. “It is great to[…]
It’s now 15 years since the terrorist attacks in the US, simply dubbed “9-11” shocked the world, and ushered in a global “War on Terror”. Since the Bush administration, we have been fed a Western media narrative on why this war is important. But what is the War on Terror[…]
The Muslim Judicial Council Halal Trust (MJCHT) is facing a public backlash over its halal certification processes, following an external audit which states the body must improve its systems. Last week, the MJCHT was delisted from the Department of Islamic Development of Malaysia (JAKIM)’s registry. The international halal regulatory body[…]
Residents in the Kensington area have voiced concerns about the safety at the Kensington train station. According to reports, residents who access the transport route are at risk of being mugged. Members of the Acre Road Community Safety Watch in Kensington after having monitored the situation over the past few[…]
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