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Mental health: Depression within the workspace

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert One of the most common mental health conditions that workers experience at work is depression. The World Health Organization estimates that 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression. In South Africa, depression affects about 27% of people. While employees hold many roles outside the workplace ranging from being parents, providers and everything in between, it is almost impossible to not face symptoms of depressions from time […]

today17 October 2024

International News

A Jordanian court sentences investigative journalist Hiba Abu Taha to a year in prison

By Kouthar Sambo A Jordanian court has sentenced investigative journalist Hiba Abu Taha to a year in prison and imposed a fine of 5,000 Jordanian dinars (R124,459.41). This comes after her publication of a report over Jordanian companies involved in relations with Israel amid the ongoing aggression in Gaza and the West Bank. Motivated by the country’s Cybercrime Law, the court's decision has resulted in concerns about press freedom in […]

today16 October 2024

International News

Hamas condemns the German Foreign Minister’s recent comments on Israel’s right to defend itself amid civilian casualties

By Kouthar Sambo The Palestinian resistance group Hamas expressed condemnation towards the German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock following her recent comments on Israel’s right to defend itself despite the escalated civilian casualties resulting from the ongoing aggression in Gaza. This comes after Baerbock claimed that her government “is not ashamed of targeting civilians and hospitals, as long as this provides security for Israel, and this is part of our obligations." […]

today16 October 2024

Local

Police members arrest suspects for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition

By Rachel Mohamed A 23-year-old suspect has been arrested for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition in Delft on Tuesday, 15 October, and will be appearing in the Bellville Magistrate’s court once charged. SAPS Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie said Anti-Gang Unit members deployed in the Delft policing precinct followed up on information regarding a firearm hidden at a premises in Junker Crescent, Delft. “On arrival at the identified […]

today16 October 2024

International News

Cybersecurity awareness month: Safeguarding our digital lives

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen As October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it’s a key moment to highlight the importance of safeguarding our digital lives. With the growing threat of cyberattacks affecting both individuals and businesses, staying informed on best practices to protect personal data, financial information, and online privacy is essential. Ram Ramakrishnan, CEO of Cloud 23, emphasized the rising risks: “As technology evolves, so do the psychological tactics behind cyber threats. […]

today16 October 2024

Local

SA man linked to Israeli sniper unit in Gaza

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen A 22-year-old South African, Aaron Bayhack, has been identified as a member of the elite Ghost Unit within the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), a sniper unit known for admitting to killing unarmed civilians in Gaza. Bayhack, a 2020 matriculant of King David Linksfield Schools, appears in a recent documentary, sparking concerns about South Africans' participation in the attacks on Gaza. Martin Jansen, executive member of the Palestine […]

today16 October 2024

Local

Grant recipients fall prey to loan sharks

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert State social grants are used as collateral for high-interest loans by unregistered or informal lenders, also known as loan sharks, who continue to target social grant recipients, particularly the elderly or single moms. To make matters worse, these dishonest lenders are not subject to any laws. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Wednesday Odwa Nweba Stellenbosch University Law Clinic said grant recipients, often in dire need of […]

today16 October 2024

Local

Calls mount for men in blue to wear body cams

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert With several South African Police Services (SAPS) members alleged to be involved in criminal activities, the Western Cape Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile has called for the men in blue to wear body cameras so that they can be held accountable for their misconduct. Patekile has warned SAPS members to refrain from acting outside the law, saying as painful as it is to arrest their own, police […]

today16 October 2024

Local

Pinati estate set to witness protest action

By Rachel Mohamed A group of residents from Pinati estate have joined forces in a bid to host protest action against reckless taxi driving after a minor child was knocked earlier this month, while the driver sped off. Speaking on VOC News Beat show on Tuesday Sadia Khan, a local activist in the community said they are facing critical issues with taxis taking over their roads, particularly in Bloemvlei and […]

today15 October 2024

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