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The Housing Assembly is challenging the approval of a proposed hyperscale data centre near Cape Town International Airport, raising concerns over its potential impact on water, electricity and surrounding communities. The Municipal Planning Tribunal approved the application on 14 July,...
South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago has warned that a major cyberattack on a financial institution or payment system could trigger the next global financial crisis. He made the remarks at the third Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection Forum...
By Odwa Mkentane An Afrikaner group, AfriSA, is rejecting a display of 3,000 white crosses planted in Washington by Lex Libertas, which joined forces with the New York Young Republican Club, saying the display misrepresents the experiences of Afrikaners in...
By Odwa Mkentane The Gauteng Provincial Government is urging residents to download and use its e-Panic Button as part of efforts to improve public safety and emergency response. The digital platform is designed to connect residents to emergency assistance quickly...
South Africa’s total employment fell by 14,000 between March and June, with manufacturing, business services, trade and transport recording some of the biggest job losses. Statistics South Africa says employment was also down by 95,000 compared with June last year....
Ahead of the 4 November Local Government Elections, VOC’s Meet the Mayors continues this week with EFF mayoral candidate Nontando Nolutshungu. Nolutshungu joined VOC to outline the EFF’s vision for Cape Town and discuss some of the key issues facing...
South Africa is marking 25 years since the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, a framework aimed at addressing racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance worldwide. International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola said combating racism requires more...
Africa’s healthcare sector is at a critical crossroads, with technology creating new opportunities to improve access to healthcare, strengthen diagnosis and expand services to underserved communities. However, uneven funding across the continent continues to limit the sector’s full potential. Executive...
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola said South Africa’s own history of struggle demonstrates the promise of the United Nations Charter and the potential of multilateral cooperation. Lamola was speaking at a celebration of the UN Charter at Riverside...
As the world marked International Day of Democracy on 15 September, renewed attention focused on whether democratic systems truly serve the people they were created to represent. While elections remain a cornerstone of democracy, experts argue that accountable leadership, strong...
The escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen is raising concerns far beyond the Middle East, with economists warning that disruptions to key shipping routes could push up oil prices, transport costs and inflation. Director and Chief Economist at Econometrix,...
As Africa moves towards deeper economic integration, growing concerns are emerging over whether countries can promote the free movement of Africans while restricting foreign-operated small businesses. Kenya’s recent measures targeting foreign traders have reignited questions about migration, trade and the...
Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane said his side is confident of securing a positive result when they face Guinea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Orlando Stadium tomorrow. South Africa begins its Group D campaign against...
South African football goalkeeper Jessica Williams is taking the next step in her career after signing with Danish club FC Copenhagen. Williams, who has played in South Africa’s top women’s league and the Sasol League, previously represented Badgers Football Academy,...
The South African Football Association has officially appointed Pitso Mosimane as the new head coach of Bafana Bafana. The three-time CAF Champions League winner returns for a second permanent stint, replacing Hugo Broos. Mosimane’s immediate challenge will be the qualifiers...
South African Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan has paid tribute to outgoing Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos, thanking him for transforming the national team during his five-year tenure. Broos’ contract officially comes to an end today, bringing to a...
The FIFA World Cup enters the quarterfinal stage today, with only eight teams remaining in the race for football’s biggest prize. Defending champions Argentina are joined by France, England, Spain, Belgium, Morocco, Norway and Switzerland after a dramatic round of...
Only eight teams remain in the race to lift the FIFA World Cup trophy as the quarterfinals get underway tomorrow following a dramatic round of 16. France will continue their bid to become only the second European nation to reach...
By Sedick Crombie Introduction The renowned Spanish-American philosopher, poet, and novelist George Santayana said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” (1). This quotation has never been more relevant than in the context of current global...
By Media Analyst Sedick Crombie Besides the legal and geopolitical contexts and analyses that many analysts make in relation to the Venezuelan situation—and which are mostly spot on—there are also many other contexts that play a significant role. Legal: that...
By Dr. Salim Parker His room was immaculately clean. He shared it with a few others, as was customary in Azizyah, a suburb of Makkah. Hajj was about a week away. His roommates went to bed at unearthly hours very,...
In October 1973, newly elected Delaware Senator Joe Biden visited Israel on his first official overseas trip and met Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir. The 30-year-old was visibly moved as Meir explained what she said was Israel’s militarily dangerous situation...
Alittle magazine on the fringes of the French media mainstream continues to polarise public debate not just in France, but across the Muslim world. Their pitiable cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad have provided fodder to populists on both sides of...
By Abdullah al Majali We have lived to see Arabs enter Al-Aqsa Mosque under Israeli protection. It is shameful. Is there any real difference between an Arab delegation visiting Al-Aqsa Mosque under Israeli protection and hordes of extremist Israeli settlers...
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
