Three suspects, aged 30 and 34, are set to appear in the Khayelitsha Magistrates' Court following their arrest for possessing a hijacked vehicle and an imitation firearm held at the Level 2 informal settlement in Makhaza on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. According to Captain F.C. Van Wyk, spokesperson for the South African Police Service (SAPS), the Makhaza SAPS Hijacking Team responded to a report of a hijacked vehicle. “When they […]
The City of Cape Town is concerned about the number of individuals driving without a valid license or proof of a valid license. During an operation in the Cape Town CBD last Friday, traffic officers reported a total of 164 violations, with 54 drivers unable to present a driver's license. JP Smith, the Mayco member for Safety and Security, emphasised the importance of carrying a physical driver's license card when […]
Deputy Minister Judith Nemadzinga-Tshabalala has warned that US trade tensions and tariffs pose a significant threat to industries in Southern Africa. Speaking at the 4th G20 Employment Working Group meeting in George, Western Cape, she emphasised the global risks stemming from the declining support for multilateral labour institutions. She highlighted that job losses at the International Labour Organisation weaken global labour protections. Nemadzinga-Tshabalala expressed concern over rising geopolitical tensions and […]
By Rachel Mohamed A bill requiring the Trump administration to conduct a comprehensive review of United States–South Africa relations—and to identify South African government officials and African National Congress (ANC) leaders eligible for sanctions—was recently passed by the US House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee. The committee approved the US–SA Bilateral Review Act of 2025 with a vote of 34 to 16. Only the Democratic Party opposed the measure, although […]
Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has stated that public trust in the Hawks—the South African Police Service (SAPS) unit tasked with tackling corruption—has declined compared to the now-disbanded Scorpions. Speaking at the South African Council of Churches Anti-Corruption Conference in Johannesburg, Zondo said the Hawks lack the capacity to effectively deliver justice, citing unresolved cases involving the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) as evidence. He called for the […]
The National Assembly has approved the joint report from the Portfolio Committees on Police, Justice, and Constitutional Development. The report recommends the establishment of an ad hoc committee to investigate allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The committee is expected to complete its investigation within 90 days. Ian Cameron, the Chairperson of Parliament’s Police Committee, stated that they have identified several crucial areas of concern that the ad […]
By Rachel Mohamed Nearly 100 protesters gathered outside the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) offices in Johannesburg, demanding the repeal of recent labour law amendments, which they claim serve the interests of employers at the expense of workers. Speaking to VOC News, Patrick Mlaba, a representative of the Orange Farm Human Rights Advice Centre and spokesperson for several Legal Advice Centres, criticised the amendment process. “Our stance on […]
By Rachel Mohamed The Mfuleni community is actively seeking assistance following a devastating fire that struck the local mosque earlier this month. The fire consumed the mosque, community centre, feeding scheme, and the imam's home, prompting the community to request help. In an interview with VOC News, Igshaan Higgins, an attorney and spokesperson for the mosque, shared that preparations for rebuilding are underway. Initially, they had not realised the need […]
By Rachel Mohamed Thanks to significant community support, recent reports indicate that the children and coaches will be safely returning to South Africa sometime this week. This news follows an outcry from the Cape Town community after it was revealed that more than 20 children were stranded in Lisbon, Portugal, due to alleged incompetence on the part of the local BT Football Academy. Speaking on VOC News, Bennet Bailey, the […]
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.
