VOC Breakfast

Animal safety over the Qurbani festival

Thousands of animals will be slaughtered during Qurbani over the Eid-ul-adha celebrations this weekend. Of major concern is the treatment of animals during the slaughter, especially when the Qurbani is conducted at home. To give us some guidelines for animal safety is Moyo Ndukwana, the Inspectorate Manager for the Cape…

3 Oct 2014 6 min

Haj logistics in numbers

It is considered the largest annual gathering of people in the world, with two million Muslim pilgrims participating in the sacred journey to Makkah this year. Any large gathering raises alarm bells for authorities. VOC news editor Tasneem Adams looks at the haj logistics in numbers…

3 Oct 2014 4 min

Link up with Moulana Aslam Cassiem

As we focus on the day of Arafat, let’s remind ourselves of the virtues of this momentous day. VOC’s very own Maulana Aslam Cassiem joins us now to speak about how we as Muslims should observe this sacred time…

3 Oct 2014 7 min

Hujaaj preparing for Arafat

Hujaaj are preparing for the climax of their haj today as they descend on the plains of Arafat for the day of Wuqoof. It’s a day of mixed emotion…an experience that some have worked a lifetime towards. VOC reporter Ra’eesah Isaacs spoke to some hujaaj…

3 Oct 2014 8 min

Haj link up with Maulana Suhaib Lasanya

Throngs of hujjaj from around the globe are converging on the plains of Arafat today for the most important aspect of the haj – the day of Wuqoof. As was reported earlier, all military and civil sectors appear to be working at full swing. Let’s cross to Radio Islam’s Maulana…

3 Oct 2014 8 min

Haj link up with Saawmiet Moos

For the first hour, we are focusing solely on this very important day in the life of a Muslim - the day of Wuqoof. This day is even more auspicious as it falls on the day of Jumuah today. Hujjaj from all backgrounds will stand in prayer on the plains…

3 Oct 2014 7 min

Global Age Watch index

This morning we look at the latest results from the Global Age Watch index. South Africa has been ranked 80th out of 96 countries in the Global Age Watch index. We chat now to the the Programme Director at Help Age International in Southern Africa, Nicodemus Chipfupa

2 Oct 2014 3 min

Link up with Moulana Aslam Cassiem

This morning we are linking up with Moulana Aslam Cassiem to find out more about the thikrs and Akthaars that can be recited at home whilst the Hujaaj prepare for Arafat.

2 Oct 2014 8 min

Global green and healthy hospitals

The Western Cape Department of Health has with the facilitation of the NGO, Goundwork has signed onto an initiative called the the Global Green and healthy hospitals to promote a cleaner and safer public health system. To tell us more, we have Global Green and Healthy hospitals campaigner, Luqman Yesufu…

2 Oct 2014 5 min

Social justice Coalition's audit report

The Social Justice Coalition released their social audit report on janitorial services in Khayelitsha yesterday. The social audit was conducted with the assistance of the Ndifuna Ukwazi and the International budget partnership to look at the janitorial services for communal flush toilets. To tell us more, we have the project…

2 Oct 2014 3 min

Gang violence in Bonteheuwel

The Bonteheuwel community has for the past few months experienced a spike in gang violence, which for the most part has gone unreported in the media. With the Bonteheuwel Peace Forum criticising government's lack of response to crime, it seems residents are feeling a sense of hopelessness and despair. VOC…

2 Oct 2014 9 min

International World Habitat day

International World Habitat day is coming up on the 6th October and in celebration of this, Habitat for Humanity will be building 30 houses in Pelican Park. We chat now to the marketing manager of Habitat for Humanity, Adrienne Burke on the line…

1 Oct 2014 5 min

South Africa on the brink of e-revolution

A report released by the Institute of Race relations has found that South Africa is on the brink of an e-revolution. We chat now to head of Media and Public affairs and independent political commentator, Mienke Mari Steytler…

1 Oct 2014 8 min

Moulana Abdul Khaliq Allie

This morning we link up with secretary general of the MJC, Moulana Abdul Khaliq Allie to find out more about South Africans that is not on haj can benefit from these 5 days…

1 Oct 2014 5 min

Treatment action campaign lacks funding

The cash-strapped Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) is on the verge of closing down to lack of funding. Donors have been pulling out of South Africa and this has left the organisations like TAC in dire need. To tell us more, we have head of public interest law organisation, Section 27,…

1 Oct 2014 7 min

Opposition to installation of bingo terminals

The South African Muslim Network (SAMNET) recently participated in a campaign opposing the installation of electronic bingo terminals at Kwazulu-Natal shopping malls. They have called on all concerned parties to voice their concern and oppose the installation of these terminals. To tell us more, we have chairperson of SAMNET, Dr…

1 Oct 2014 8 min

Sahuc haj update

We are in the month of Thil Hijja, which marks the sacred haj period. To tell us whether everything on track for this year’s haj is Shaheen Essop, the president of the South African Haj and Umrah Council

1 Oct 2014 7 min

Consumer behaviour in tough times

This morning we looking at affordability and consumer behaviour in these days of interest rate hikes and escalating price hikes. We chat now to the Deputy Credit Ombud, Reana Steyn about consumer behaviour especially with the holidays coming up…

30 Sep 2014 4 min

Nuclear energy in SA

DA leader Helen Zille says serious questions remain about South Africa’s nuclear deal with Russia and President Jacob Zuma must explain why he wants nuclear energy when the National Development Plan (NDP) is against it. On Monday, Energy Minister, Tina Joemat –Pettersson announced the formation of a strategic partnership between…

30 Sep 2014 8 min

Off the rails

Week in review with Kamal Salasa

30 Sep 2014 5 min