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Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers 2024 MTBPS amid public dismay

By Vusuthando Percyvil Dube Presenting the 2024 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Wednesday, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana emphasized a cautious approach as South Africa struggles with a weak economy and growing public discontent over the funding of social services. The declaration was made in the midst of demonstrations called for by civil society organizations and labor unions, who wanted a more progressive budget to address urgent economic disparities. In […]

today30 October 2024

International

Attorney: “While the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is a court to establish and administer justice internationally, it has no teeth to implement any of its orders”

By Kouthar Sambo "While the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is a court to establish and administer justice internationally, it has no teeth to implement any of its orders. The preservation orders were granted in December last year, but nothing has come of it. If anything, there has been an escalation of the genocide." This is according to an attorney, Yousha Tayob, who spoke on VOC's PM Drive show on […]

today29 October 2024

Local

SANZAF Announces Newly Elected National Chairperson

By Rachel Mohamed Moulana Mogamat Hassiem Cassiem has been elected as the new National Chairperson of the South African National Zakah Fund (SANZAF). According to SANZAF, the election was through a transparent and structured voting process following the organization's Triennial General Meeting held on October 26th in Durban. The organization has rallied behind Moulana Mogamat Hassiem Cassiem's appointment, and it has been viewed as a positive move in building upon […]

today28 October 2024

Local

Department of Home Affairs begins issuing official certificates for Muslim marriages

By Ragheema Mclean In a significant development for the recognition of Islamic marriages in South Africa, the Department of Home Affairs has announced the issuance of official certificates acknowledging Muslim marriages. This change marks a long-awaited update to the department's internal systems, ensuring that marriages between members of the Islamic faith are formally recognized. Speaking to VOC News, Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber acknowledged the delayed recognition, noting that it […]

today28 October 2024

Local

Three suspects to appear in court for Bishop Lavis mass shooting

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert Three suspects are due to appear in the Bishop Lavis Magistrates court on Monday for charges of murder, attempted murder and the possession of unlicensed firearm. Police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa confirmed the trio, aged 17, 24 and 29 were arrested. This as officials continue to work around the clock to restore calm to the area. “Following the tragic incident where seven people were shot and […]

today28 October 2024

Local

Latest mass murders on Cape Flats emphasises need for change in several communities

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert The latest mass murders on the Cape Flats have left several families mourning with calls mounting for justice to prevail. This comes amid innocent bystanders continuously losing their lives due to the ongoing gang violence plaguing several communities. Seven people were murdered in Bishop Lavis, while five others were shot and killed in Atlantis last week. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Monday, Llewelyn MacMaster Chairman of […]

today28 October 2024

International News

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS) launches a criminal investigation into a 22-year-old South African participating in the Israeli military

By Kouthar Sambo A criminal investigation into 22-year-old South African Aaron Bayhack by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS) for his involvement in the ongoing Israeli aggression against Palestinians will be launched. This comes as the Sandton-born Bayhack is a member of a notorious Israeli elite sniper team, the Ghost Unit, who openly celebrated the targeting and killing of innocent Palestinian civilians in Gaza. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive […]

today25 October 2024

International News

Al Jama-ah Party applauds the Department of Home Affairs following the reconfiguration of the Marriage certificate for Muslims

By Kouthar Sambo The Al Jama-ah Party has applauded the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) following the reconfiguration of the Marriage certificate for Muslims, which now states the “Type of Marriage” as 'Muslim.' According to Al Jama-ah, Muslim couples can now register their marriages with a valid Nikah certificate with the DHA, and the marriage will be registered on the National Population Register, and the couples will receive a South […]

today25 October 2024

International News

Russian President Vladimir Putin confirms the 2024 BRICS summit has adopted a final declaration

By Kouthar Sambo Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed that the 2024 BRICS summit has adopted a final declaration that contains general assessments of the state of affairs in the world, as well as goals for the long term. This crucial gathering took place in Kazan, Russia, on Tuesday, 22 to 24 October amid geopolitical fractures heightened in Gaza, coupled with the ongoing tension on the African continent and Ukraine. Speaking […]

today24 October 2024

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