Goolam Fakier - Radio Junkie

15/08/2025

Wait… before I batcha and go sleep!! I’m sooooo proud of these two!!

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Look | Congratulations to our very own Aisha Rachel Mohamed (right), VOC journalist and Newsbeat producer, who was awarded the Best News Reader at the inaugural Boitumelo Community Radio Awards held on Friday evening in Johannesburg!

This prestigious event brought together talent from 73 community radio stations across South Africa, recognising the voices and stories that connect communities nationwide.

We are equally proud of Loushe Jordaan Gilbert (left), who earned two nominations for producing the Best Current Affairs Audio Package, a testament to her dedication and storytelling prowess. Well done ladies!!

28/07/2025

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Wait ✋️ before I batcha and go sleep... 🙃... I caught up with my non-Muslim friend, (for description purposes)..

I absolutely love catching up with him... tonight he asked me so innocently man "G, nou ek is mos Pentecostal ne, nou wat is jy in jou geloof?" I was confused 😕 because I've never thought about it before 🤣. I replied "Ek is Muslim, daai is al wat saak maak 🙆". He reckons, "Oh ek het gedink jy is a Rahmaaniya, of a Badr, of a William Straat" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 yep, he thought that wherever we attend mosque, we are named after the Masjid! Imagine jy 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Imagine ek is a Galieloel Ragmaan 🙆🤣



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16/07/2025

Wait… before I batcha and go sleep 😴 💤…

I know it’s early evening, but I’ve been so excited about Mohamed Tarek performing live in Cape Town on 24th September at the Artscape.

I played Mohamed Tarek’s Nasheed often on the radio and to date it’s still part of the playlist. His ever popular track “Aisha” remains an all time favourite, and wins the battle of the tracks every time I get to play the game!

The 7pm show is completely sold out… which means that Africa Rise Entertainment and Mohamed Tarek added an additional show at 3pm! Tickets are almost sold out.

I went for fittings today (nogals for real 🤣)… going to go to Adiel Adam and Kulsum Adams Abdurahman at Hairstudio so that I can walk on the red carpet and take my selfies 🤳 .

🎫 TICKETS ARE LIMITED!!! INBOX ME TO SECURE YOUR TICKETS. Remember it’s for the 3pm show… and tickets are R275!

Can’t wait to see you all!

Goolam Fakier
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12/07/2025

Help!!!

I’m looking for someone or a place I can have a custom made suit designed for me kanala… nothing fancy, but different… also reasonable…

Drop them comments kanala

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03/07/2025

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Wait… before I batcha and go sleep 💤 😴

After quieting down… I’ll be joining the lineup of Quloobun Nur’s Gala Dinner… details on the video! Hope to see you there Insha Allah!!


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28/06/2025

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Before I batcha but won’t go sleep 😴

While everyone was/is navigating their way around the stormy weather - I was pleasantly surprised by the service delivery by Home Affairs Bellville branch.. the one close to the Eskom building. I took my son for his ID a few weeks ago, the system was streamlined and efficient, within 30mins we were done. Then today I went to collect his ID, I swear within 15mins all was done!

Well done team.. I really wish the branches would take some lessons here

06/06/2025

These are my views and do not represent any organisation I’m associated with… 😎

Wait… before I batcha and go sleep 😴 💤

It’s been a crazy two weeks, but I pulled through Algamdulillah…

Keep the Hujaaj in our duas!

Whether you celebrated Eid today, on Saturday or whenever, Slamat! And no bickering kanala…

Oh, VOC News scooped another diamond arrow award for news and current affairs for 3 consecutive years. Well done Team!

Eid Mubarak! Have a blessed day!

Hairstudio
Kulsum Adams Abdurahman and Adiel Adam, Shukran for always making sure I look the part.
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28/05/2025

The views expressed here are my own and do not reflect those of any organisation I’m affiliated with.

Wait… before I batcha and get up! ☀️🌅🌄

This year marks 28 years since I began my journey in radio, 10 of which also included incredible experiences in television. This morning, I’m feeling deeply overwhelmed with gratitude.

I think of all the talented individuals still waiting for their big break, their moment to shine. It saddens me to know that sometimes the obstacle standing in their way isn’t timing or talent, but people! People who choose jealousy over generosity, negativity over nurturing.

How many artists are performing on stage, hoping to catch the eye of a big producer? Or, any other person, hoping to meet somone that can make a difference in their career. I personally know of someone who had zero experience in media, and because he was given an opportunity to prove himself, he’s probably one of the most recognised persons in radio. But, it was because someone gave him an opportunity!!

Alghamdulillah, while I may not have received a “big break” in the traditional sense, I was blessed with a small opportunity 28 years ago, that turned into a lifelong journey. That small door opened into a world of purpose and fulfilment. Whether it was talent or pure Divine wisdom, only Allah knows. What I do know is: I am thankful. I am humbled.

And with that gratitude comes a responsibility. I vow to be someone who lifts others up. To seek out and support those with talent and passion, on merit of course. To help others reach their dreams and create opportunities where I can. I vow, with little resources, to nurture, motivate, and lead with positivity and purpose. Ameen. I want to create opportunities!

To everyone still waiting for their chance: don’t give up. Keep doing good. Be kind. Be generous. Your time will come—because God sees you!

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27/04/2025

Where can I get lekker koesiesters in the northern suburbs kanala… like lekker ones man

26/04/2025

Wait. Before I batcha and go sleep… 😴

These views are mine and do no reflect the views of any organisation I’m employed at, or associated with!

Let’s put this into the universe!

1. Allah grant this community, health, strength and Baraka

2. For businesses to flourish and their profits multiplied so that they can give back to the community.

3. For the unemployed to find halaal jobs

4. For freelancers to be granted work to sustain themselves

5. For our sick to be healed, Ameen.

6. Let there be no underprivileged communities.

7. No more gangs, drugs, violence, abuse

8. For the NAFS / Jealousy to be kept away from us, and that we don't send that to other people intentionally or unintentionally.

9. Allah grant unity amongst friends, families, communities and everyone!!! Things are becoming ugly in our society.

Please make dua for me too Insha-Allah.

Share this post, Say Ameen! Add your own dua!🤲🏽


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24/04/2025

Seems like it’s going to be a while before I’m going to batcha and go sleep!!

MC duties at the Voice of the Cape Radio - VOC Golf Day Dinner which took place today. Massive turnout, good support Algamdulillah… thank you Kulsum Adams Abdurahman and Adiel Adam at Hairstudio for making me look all fresh!

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Dress: Inshaaf Fakier

24/04/2025

Wait… I’m gonna batcha later.. I promise!!

These views are mine, and don’t represent any organisation I’m employed at or associated with!!

So the VAT increased has been scrapped! This just shows that Government can propose and do anything they want, and we are like sheep, just accept and follow. Don’t VAT me for a …

Where did the Finance Minister all of a sudden find alternative ways of meeting budgets for the new fiscal, when just last week he was the one who said the opposing parties are living in a blikkie to think SA will survive without the VAT increase…

I’ve got such a lot to say… I just can’t fathom the fact that there could possibly be so many other things Government probably did, and we were not aware of it, but we end up suffering!!

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