By Ragheema Mclean More than 30 Mu’tamireen (pilgrims) were left stranded in Saudi Arabia after embarking on a special Ramadan Umrah journey over the weekend. The group reportedly paid between R28,000 and R36,000 per person to a travel operator for a package that included airfare, accommodation, visas, and transfers. Speaking[…]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Angels SA, in partnership with multiple organisations, are hosting a Mass Iftar for orphaned children on Sunday, March 31st, at Portland High School in Mitchells Plain. This event aims to provide them with a unique opportunity to celebrate a memorable Ramadan. The founder of Angels SA, Farieda[…]
By Kouthar Sambo The Boycott Divestment Sanctions (BDS) coalition has welcomed the UN Security Council resolution on an immediate ceasefire. However, they have also come under immense criticism for not calling a permanent ceasefire. Speaking on VOC’s News Beat show on Tuesday, the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign’s (PSC) Usuf Chikte said[…]
By Ragheema Mclean As the spirit of giving blossoms during the sacred month of Ramadhan, Voice of the Cape Radio is embarking on a noble mission to enhance its services and upgrade its infrastructure for the betterment of the community. To achieve this goal, the radio station is set to[…]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The Western Cape Government (WCG) has officially launched its Easter road safety campaign for 2024, aiming to ensure safe travels for all residents and visitors during the bustling holiday season. Western Cape Minister of Mobility, Ricardo Mackenzie, provided insights into the campaign during an interview on Ramadan[…]
By Ragheema Mclean The Bonteheuwel community was in uproar yesterday following the arrest of an alleged child rapist in the area. Speaking on VOC’s Ramadhan AM on Tuesday, Bonteheuwel Community Policing Forum (CPF) member Graham Lindorst confirmed the incident. He stated that police were called to a home in Bonteheuwel[…]
By Ragheema Mclean Last week, South Africa commemorated Human Rights Day, reflecting on the progress made in the 30 years since the dawn of democracy. This day, which honors the 1960 Sharpeville massacre, serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made in the struggle for freedom and equality. With[…]
By Ragheema Mclean The City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue services have faced the daunting task of battling more than 8000 emergency incidents over the past few months across the city. Earlier this month, a destructive fire ravaged parts of Philippi displacing hundreds of residents and causing extensive damage[…]
By Ragheema Mclean Statistic SA has revealed that South Africa’s annual consumer inflation accelerated in February, reaching 5.6% from 5.3% in January and 5.1% in December. Market expectations were for a flat to marginally higher print (5.3%-5.4%), with only outliers anticipating anything higher. The consumer price inflation (CPI) has risen[…]
By Kouthar Sambo Masjid Al-Tuba in Panorama, in collaboration with Independent Women’s Empowerment Bond (IWEB), is launching a “Dress an Orphan for Eid” initiative, which enables the broader public to be part of this worthy cause. Speaking on VOC’s News Beat show on Wednesday, the convener for the initiative, Tasquia[…]
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