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01/08/2025

Tune in to Mid Morning Medley with Nadia Gamieldien tomorrow morning from 10AM to 12PM!

On the lineup:
• Recipe segment with Ferial Bedford
• SAFIA Gala Dinner with Shabodien Roomaney
• Gouda Islamic Society fundraiser for their first masjid with Sheikh Ameen Francis and Adnaan Francis
• Winter fitness tips with coach Jihaan Abrahams

01/08/2025

Cape Town Intifada and Deep South for Palestine will host a Palestine Freedom Motorcade on August 10, starting from Rondebosch Common. This event coincides with Women’s Month and aims to highlight the struggles and difficulties faced by Palestinian women and girls amid the ongoing bombardment of the Palestinian people by Israeli forces in Gaza.

Read more: https://vocfm.co.za/cape-town-intifada-and-deep-south-for-palestine-to-host-a-palestine-freedom-motorcade/

Photo: VOCfm/Stockfile

By Rachel Mohamed Cape Town Intifada and Deep South for Palestine will host a Palestine Freedom Motorcade on August 10, starting from Rondebosch Common. This event coincides with Women’s Month and aims to highlight the struggles and difficulties faced by Palestinian women and girls amid the ongoin...

01/08/2025

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has noted that the findings of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry will carry weight and shape President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision on the future of Police Ministry leadership. Cachalia was sworn in on Friday morning following Senzo Mchunu’s placement on special leave.

Speaking outside the Union Buildings, he clarified that there is no constitutional provision for an acting minister but pledged to fully serve in the role for as long as he remains in office.

"Today I was appointed minister, not acting minister. The idea of an acting appointment is not provided for in the constitution. The president appoints and decides how long every minister serves. I, like every other minister, serve at the president's discretion," he said.

Photo: /X

01/08/2025

Tune in to Sports Central this evening at 8PM as Ian Pakoe dives into the Mitchell’s Plain Women’s Football Festival!

01/08/2025

Jumuah Reminder 🌙.

01/08/2025

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01/08/2025

Cape Town Metro Police have arrested five suspects in Ravensmead after discovering Mandrax tablets worth an estimated R180,000. The arrests were made on Thursday afternoon after officers received a tip-off about two vehicles allegedly transporting drugs and fi****ms.

https://vocfm.co.za/five-arrested-in-major-mandrax-bust-in-ravensmead-cocaine-seized-in-separate-manenberg-incident/

Image: COCT

01/08/2025

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has announced a reduction in the repo rate to 7%, effective from Friday (1 August 2025). The decision follows growing concerns over weakening business and consumer confidence amid persistent economic challenges.

https://vocfm.co.za/repo-rate-cut-to-7-as-sarb-responds-to-weakening-confidence-and-stable-inflation/

01/08/2025

This weeks Jumuah Broadcast:
📍Live from PINELANDS ISLAMIC CENTRE
🗓️Friday, 1 August 2025
🕧12h30
📲Stream via the VOC app or www.voiceofthecape.co.za

01/08/2025

COSATU in the Western Cape has strongly criticised the 4% fare increase announced by Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS), warning that the move will have a devastating impact on workers and low-income commuters.

https://vocfm.co.za/cosatu-slams-golden-arrow-fare-hike-warns-of-mass-action/

31/07/2025

IN PICTURES| Amid the escalating famine in Gaza, pro-Palestine activists and civil society groups gathered in front of Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town earlier today to express their support for Palestine. They held placards condemning the ongoing Israeli offensive and calling for Israel to lift the siege on Palestinians.

This is occurring as Israeli occupation forces continue to block medical supplies from entering Gaza and destroy healthcare facilities, while some remaining facilities are operating at minimal capacity.

Photos: Healthcare Workers 4 Palestine - SA

31/07/2025

There’s some welcome relief for South Africans in debt. The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee has announced a 25 basis point cut to the repo rate. This means the prime lending rate will decrease to 10.5% starting tomorrow. The move is expected to ease pressure on consumers by slightly lowering the cost of borrowing.

Photo: Sourced