South Africa’s Muslim media fraternity has lost one of its most famous voices – Ebrahim Gangat. The veteran radio broadcaster passed away on Sunday night, following his recent battle with cancer. Affectionately known as ‘Ebrahim Bhai’, Gangat’s death will leave a huge void in the Muslim media industry, to which[…]
VOC is taking on interns to be trained as radio sound engineers, to oversee our live shows. If you have a qualification in audio technology or have an interest in the field, we could be hiring you! Your job as a sound engineer will be to essentially make sure there[…]
Veteran broadcaster Ian Crewe died on Wednesday, aged 75. “It is with profound sadness that Primedia Broadcasting announces the death of EWN (Eyewitness News) anchor‚ Ian Crewe. Ian died in hospital in Johannesburg in the early hours of this morning‚” a statement said. Describing him as “a veteran broadcaster and[…]
After months of hard work behind the scenes, VOC has finally launched its radio drama detailing the life and history of Tuan Guru, one of the great icons of Islam in the Cape. The story was researched, written and compiled by the late Moulana Yusuf Karaan, originally in the format[…]
Neighbourhood watch volunteers from the Woodstock, Walmer Estate and University Estate areas will take up the task of taking the group to the airwaves, by means of a radio network. UWatch chairperson Andrew Geel said that in order to fight crime effectively, they need to improve their method of communication.[…]
Tears, smiles and laughter were shared as VOC and its listeners celebrated the radio station’s 20th year in style on Saturday evening at the Old Mutual campus courtyard in Pinelands. It was a chance to pause and reflect on the station’s humble beginnings and its growth as the foremost community[…]
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