By Rachel Mohamed Cape Town will host the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour at Camps Bay Beach from October 22 to 26, 2025. The international event will feature top beach volleyball players from around the world competing for the Beach Champ title. Speaking on VOC News, international volleyball player Grant Goldschmidt described the event as exciting, saying, "As we are hosting it this year, obviously, it's in Cape Town, South […]
By Rachel Mohamed The South African Human Rights Commission has reiterated its commitment to upholding the rights and dignity of all individuals, regardless of nationality or documentation. The Commission recently criticized the government for not addressing vigilante groups like Operation Dudula, which have blocked non-nationals and undocumented individuals from accessing public healthcare. Speaking to VOC News, Education activist Hendrick Makaneta stated that the rights to education and healthcare are guaranteed […]
The Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI) has reiterated its warning over Eskom’s controversial plans for the Koeberg Nuclear Power Plant. The National Nuclear Regulator is expected to approve a 20-year license extension for Koeberg’s Unit 2. SAFCEI’s Executive Director, Francesca de Gasparis, argues that Eskom’s plan is fundamentally flawed, as the utility has based its safety assessment of Unit 2 on data from Unit 1—despite the reactors […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa warned that rising geopolitical uncertainty poses a threat to global security and economic growth. Speaking at the European Union Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, he called for renewed commitment to peace, respect for international law, and institutional reforms, including at the United Nations. He highlighted the value of South Africa’s partnership with the EU, citing collaborative initiatives to advance green and digital infrastructure, trade, and innovation across […]
By Rachel Mohamed SECTION27, representing the Teddy Bear Foundation, has approached the Gauteng High Court to compel government departments to maintain and implement the National Child Protection Register (NCPR). The case follows a 2022 incident in which a learner was raped by a school caretaker. Speaking to VOC News, SECTION27’s Zeenat Sujee said authorities failed to hold the caretaker accountable. “I think this case is trying to highlight what we […]
Deputy Transport Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa has revealed extensive corruption and mismanagement at the Road Accident Fund (RAF). Speaking to Parliament’s Public Accounts Standing Committee, Hlengwa highlighted a substantial backlog of unpaid claims, critical staff vacancies, and procurement irregularities. He also raised concerns about whistleblower reports implicating law firms and members of the judiciary in corrupt activities, stressing the need for transparency and accountability. “There has been a lapse in public […]
By Rachel Mohamed President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for stronger measures against corruption following the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) report on Tembisa Hospital, which revealed that syndicates and officials looted over R2 billion. The President emphasized the need to restore the ANC’s credibility ahead of the 2026 local government elections and strengthen governance and service delivery. Speaking on VOC News, Political analyst Dr. Shingai Mangiza Mutiza described the state of […]
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) will host activities across provinces on Tuesday to mark the International Day of Decent Work. Spokesperson Zanele Sabela said that, over its 40-year history, the federation has focused on advancing and protecting workers’ rights to improve their working and living conditions. She noted that South African workers continue to face severe economic challenges, including high unemployment, poverty, and inequality. “The South African […]
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has attributed the South African Post Office’s (SAPO) struggles to mismanagement and poor strategy rather than underfunding. Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke has issued damning findings against SAPO, resulting in yet another disclaimer of audit opinion for the sixth consecutive year in the 2024/2025 fiscal period. A disclaimer means the auditor could not obtain enough evidence to provide an opinion, highlighting serious financial management failures. Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, […]
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.
