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NUMSA marches to Treasury over non-compliant security firms

The National Union of Metalworkers of SA (NUMSA) marched to the National Treasury in Pretoria today. The union demands that the government cut ties with security companies violating collective agreements—including Modise Security, Mjayeli Security, Kya Guard Security, and Urban Ithuba Security. Numsa’s national spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, argues that these companies have engaged in fraudulent activity and desires for the National Treasury to revoke their contracts and blacklist non-compliant companies. “Security […]

today31 October 2025

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Western Cape Launches First Taxi Leadership Training Programme

Western Cape Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku has launched the Mini-bus Taxi Executive Leadership Program at the University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business. The six-month initiative aims to develop ethical, innovative, and future-ready taxi industry leaders by combining academic learning with community projects. The program emphasizes self-leadership, collaboration, and innovation, preparing participants to transform the sector, enhance professionalism, secure livelihoods, and improve commuter safety across the province. “The taxi […]

today24 October 2025

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Nyanga Community Reels After Deadly Shooting Linked to Extortion Rackets

By Rachel Mohamed Because of the sensitivity of the case, the names of the sources used in this article are fictitious in order to protect their identities; they are unable to reveal their names for safety and security reasons. The communities of Nyanga and Brown’s Farm in Philippi remain shaken after a deadly shooting on 15 October 2025, in which foreign-owned spaza shopkeepers were gunned down and two others were […]

today24 October 2025

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Government orders physical verification of all employees

By Rachel Mohamed The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has mandated that all government departments conduct a full physical verification of their employees by the end of February 28, 2026. The initiative seeks to eliminate "ghost workers" while also ensuring accurate payroll and human resource systems. In an interview with VOC News, Claude Naicker of the Public Servants Association (PSA) stated that the PSA was the first to […]

today23 October 2025

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Activists to march against evictions

By Rachel Mohamed Housing rights activists under the banner of the United Social Congress in the Western Cape are calling on residents to join a mass march against evictions to take place next Wednesday, 29 October, in the city. Speaking on VOC News, Chief John Johnson, Prime Minister of the USCK, one of the Khoi kingdoms in the Western Cape, has blamed the provincial and national governments, stating that they […]

today23 October 2025

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Environmental Group Calls for Clean Energy in R2-Trillion IRP

The Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI) has expressed concern over South Africa’s two-trillion-rand Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), recently unveiled by Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. SAFCEI Executive Director Francesca de Gasparis warned against the continued reliance on fossil fuels, gas, and nuclear energy, citing safety concerns and the use of questionable technologies. She urged the minister to prioritize clean, affordable, and long-term renewable energy solutions such as solar, wind, […]

today21 October 2025

Local

Seven killed in Philippi East shooting, police launch manhunt

Police in the Western Cape have launched a massive manhunt following the fatal shooting of seven men, aged 20 to 30, on Road 53 in Better Life, Philippi East, on Friday. SAPS Spokesperson Colonel Andre Traut reported that police are investigating the incident, although the motive remains unknown. “Detectives from the Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit are actively following up on all leads to identify the suspects behind these […]

today18 October 2025

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President Ramaphosa condemns Israel for weaponising food

President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned what he described as Israel's alleged weaponization of food in Gaza. Speaking at the 7th Social Justice Summit in Cape Town, Ramaphosa emphasised that food should never be used as a weapon and vowed that it would never be used again against those with whom we disagree. The president also urged retailers to lower domestic food prices, emphasising that food security is a human right […]

today18 October 2025

International News

Israeli Tanks Open Fire in Gaza Despite Ceasefire

By Rachel Mohamed Israeli tanks reportedly opened fire in Gaza City on Tuesday, killing at least nine Palestinians despite an ongoing ceasefire. Only 137 aid trucks have entered since the truce began, delivering life-saving supplies. Meanwhile, questions regarding how President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan will be implemented in Gaza remain unanswered. In an interview with VOC News, Palestinian writer and analyst Professor Kamel Hawwash stated, "First, I have described […]

today15 October 2025

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