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First National Dialogue Convention kicks off this week

By Rachel Mohamed Several legacy foundations, including the Desmond Tutu and Leah Foundations and the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, have withdrawn from the Preparatory Task Team and the upcoming First National Convention of the National Dialogue, scheduled to take place this week on 15 and 16 August. Speaking to VOC News, Janet Jobson, CEO of the Desmond Tutu and Leah Foundation, clarified that the foundation is not withdrawing from the entire […]

today11 August 2025

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SA response measures to the U.S. tariffs

By Rachel Mohamed In a joint statement released this week, the Ministers of International Relations and Cooperation and Trade, Industry, and Competition reiterated their commitment to ongoing discussions regarding trade and investment relations with the United States. U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to introduce new tariffs on exports from more than 90 countries, including South Africa. Trump announced this on his Truth Social platform, claiming that billions of dollars […]

today7 August 2025

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Nyanga Sub-District to host Silencing the Gun Campaign in Manenberg

By Rachel Mohamed The Nyanga Sub-District, in partnership with the Community Policing Forum, SAPS, and local government, is set to host a "Silencing the Gun" event at Phoenix High School in Manenberg this Saturday, 9 August, from 10 am to 3 pm. The campaign aims to combat gun violence in the Cape Flats community. Speaking to VOC News, Reginald Maart, Chair of the Delft CPF and Nyanga Sub-District Public Relations […]

today7 August 2025

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Police Investigate Carjacking Case in Athlone

Police have launched an investigation following a carjacking incident in Athlone on Tuesday. According to South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Wesley Twigg, the incident took place in a parking area near a supermarket and medical facility. “According to reports, the victim was sitting in her vehicle when she was approached by three unknown suspects who threatened her with a firearm and fled the scene with her white Opel. We […]

today6 August 2025

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DA proposes constitutional amendment to block impeached officials from parliament

By Rachel Mohamed The Democratic Alliance's (DA) justice spokesperson, Glynnis Breytenbach, is proposing a bill to amend three sections of the Constitution. The aim is to prevent impeached judges, such as former Judge President John Hlophe and former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, from becoming members of Parliament. Speaking to VOC News, Mbekezeli Benjamin, a researcher with Judges Matter, welcomed the move as a means to strengthen accountability. He emphasized that […]

today6 August 2025

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IDT Rocked by Bribery Allegations Involving CEO and Spokesperson

By Rachel Mohamed The Independent Development Trust (IDT) has suspended its CEO, Tebogo Malaka, following allegations that she and her spokesperson, Phasha Makgolane, offered Daily Maverick investigative journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh R60,000 in cash to suppress an ongoing investigation by the publication. Speaking to VOC News, Myburgh stated that the alleged bribe was intended to prevent the publication of a story that is yet to be released. “The parties involved were […]

today6 August 2025

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UN chief alarmed by the intensifying conflict and worsening humanitarian conditions in Sudan

By Rachel Mohamed United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has described the situation in Sudan as a catastrophe of staggering scale and brutality. The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has plunged the country deeper into turmoil, resulting in more than 12.4 million people being displaced. In an interview with VOC News, Dr. Abdul Karim Elgoni, a Sudanese political commentator, highlighted that civilians […]

today5 August 2025

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Murder investigation underway after fatal shooting in Beacon Valley

Residents of Beacon Valley, Mitchells Plain, are reeling after a deadly shooting on Monday afternoon that claimed the life of an adult male, prompting a murder investigation and fears of escalating gang violence in the area. According to South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie, the suspects fled the scene and remain at large. "Preliminary reports suggest that the deceased received a call to fetch his children […]

today5 August 2025

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U.S. tariffs imposed on SA set to take effect this week

By Rachel Mohamed Recent reports indicate that South Africa has missed the August 1 deadline to negotiate a trade deal with the United States. This situation arises after President Donald Trump’s executive order, which adjusted tariffs for several countries, including a new 30% tariff on South Africa scheduled to take effect this week. Economists have warned that these US tariffs on exports could severely impact South Africa's already strained economy. […]

today4 August 2025

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