By Lee-Yandra Paulsen A 25-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly filing a false report of an armed robbery in Goodwood. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the woman claimed that on 27 September 2024, she was approached by an unknown man at a mall on Voortrekker Road, where he allegedly pointed a firearm at her. She further stated that the man stole R24,000 in cash and her […]
By Ragheema Mclean Communities across South Africa are living in fear as gang-related gun violence continues to escalate, with children being among the most vulnerable victims caught in crossfire. On Saturday (28 September), tragedy struck in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape, where unknown gunmen opened fire in two separate homes, leaving 17 people dead. The 18th victim succumbed to injuries later in hospital. While police officials in the province claim […]
By Kouthar Sambo Early reports indicated Police have arrested over 10,000 suspects across the country during Operation Shanela over the last week for crimes. These crimes include murder, attempted murder, rape and assault. This comes as the operation includes the arrest of an 11th drug mule at OR Tambo International Airport in two months. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive on Tuesday, an organised crime expert, Chad Thomas, said these arrests […]
By Vusuthando Percyvil Dube Amid the national outcry over the budget, a small group of demonstrators gathered on Loop Street outside Western Cape Department of Education (WCED) headquarters, united by a shared purpose: to protest alarming education crisis precipitated by the recent decision to retrench 2,400 teaching posts—a move attributed to a staggering R3.8 billion budget shortfall over the next three years. This protest, organized by various teacher advocacy organizations, […]
By Rachel Mohamed It seems like load shedding is a thing of the past as the lights remain on in the country. However, this comes at a heavy cost to consumers, raising questions about how the state-owned enterprise has fulfilled its duty. A recent amaBhungane report has shown that Eskom has accomplished this due to lower demand and increasing coal supply. Speaking on the News Beat show on Tuesday, Susan […]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The unexpected death of Hezbollah's Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah, reportedly due to an Israeli airstrike, along with the recent devastating explosions in Lebanon, has ignited widespread debate about the future of Hezbollah and the broader political landscape in the Middle East, particularly concerning the group’s ties to Iran. Professor Ahmed Jazbhay, an executive member of the Media Review Network, commented on the impact of Nasrallah’s death, highlighting how […]
By Rachel Mohamed Several organizations are set to march to parliament on Saturday (October 5th), calling for an end to the genocide against the people of Palestine. Speaking on VOC’s Breakfast show on Tuesday, Al Quds Foundation SA’s Director Sheikh Ebrahim Gabriels thanked Allah SWT (God) and the different organizations across the spectrum for organizing such a significant protest which is set to include youth, sports groups, and political organizations. […]
As the Government of National Unity (GNU) celebrates over 100 days in office, several political analysts and industry experts have described the tenure so far as showing both notable successes and some growing pains. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Tuesday, political analyst Tessa Dooms said the success of the GNU depends on the leadership of the President. Dooms further stressed that there has never been a more important time […]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The Western Cape High Court has temporarily blocked Dr John Hlophe, parliamentary leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, from serving on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The court granted an urgent interdict following a challenge from the Democratic Alliance (DA), which argued that Hlophe's appointment was irrational, particularly in light of his impeachment for gross misconduct. The DA raised concerns about Hlophe's suitability to serve on 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.
