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Political Analyst Blames ANC Factional Battles for Missed IEC Candidate List Deadline

By: Odwa Mkentane Political analysts have warned that factional battles within the ANC could be behind the party’s failure to meet the deadline for submitting its candidate lists to the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) for the upcoming municipal elections. The deadline for candidate list submissions was last Friday. In a statement on Monday, the ANC said it was unable to capture all of its candidates on the IEC’s […]

today2 September 2026

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OUTA Backs Eskom Call for Direct Free Basic Electricity Funding

By Odwa Mkentane The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) is backing a proposal by Eskom that funding for free basic electricity should be allocated directly to the power utility, rather than to municipalities. OUTA says this would ensure that the funds benefit their intended recipients and help address challenges around non-payment. Speaking to VOC, OUTA Executive Manager Julius Kleynhans says directing the funding straight to bulk service providers could reduce […]

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Police Report Decline in Several Serious Crimes, But Violence Against Vulnerable Groups Remains a Concern

By Ragheema Mclean Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says South Africa recorded declines in several serious crime categories between April and June, including murder, carjacking, residential and business robberies, and cash-in-transit heists. However, Cachalia says crimes targeting women, children and other vulnerable groups remain a major concern. He also identified alcohol as a significant driver of violent crime, particularly murder and serious assault. Cachalia says organised criminal groups continue to […]

today28 August 2026

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Youth nasheed groups to share the stage with Motasem Al-Asali in Cape Town

By Ragheema Mclean As international nasheed artist and Quran reciter Dr Shaykh Motasem Al-Asali prepares to perform in Cape Town, organisers say the “Echoes of Praise” tour will also shine a spotlight on the city’s emerging youth nasheed talent. Al-Asali, who hails from Damascus, Syria, will perform at Cape Town City Hall on 20 September as part of his South Africa Tour 2026. The event is presented by Africa Rise […]

today24 August 2026

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International Nasheed Artist Motasem Al-Asali to Perform in Cape Town

By Ragheema Mclean Internationally renowned Quran reciter and nasheed artist Dr Shaykh Motasem Al-Asali is set to bring his distinctive vocals to Cape Town as part of his “Echoes of Praise” South Africa Tour 2026. The Syrian-born artist, who hails from Damascus, will perform at Cape Town City Hall on 20 September, giving local audiences an opportunity to experience his spiritual and melodic performances live. Known as the “Nightingale” for […]

today21 August 2026

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UWC study finds Langa mothers face barriers to accessing Child Support Grant

By Oyisa George A University of the Western Cape study has found that mothers in Langa often experience delays in accessing the Child Support Grant (CSG), with long queues, documentation problems, cultural practices and difficulties travelling with newborn babies among the key barriers. Speaking to VOC News, UWC Master of Public Health student Inathi Maxhakana says the delays are often linked to the challenges mothers face when trying to access […]

today19 August 2026

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Trade unions back sugar workers’ strike as wage talks collapse

By Odwa Mkentane The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has thrown its full support behind the Food and Allied Workers’ Union (FAWU) and thousands of sugar workers who have embarked on protected strike action following the breakdown of wage negotiations. At the heart of the dispute are demands for improved wages and benefits, as workers push back against rising living costs and what they describe as an unfair […]

today19 August 2026

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Zimbabweans detained in Robertson for two months as civic group calls for repatriation

By Odwa Mkentane The Zimbabwean Civic Movement has urged the South African government to process and repatriate the 200 Zimbabweans who have been detained for two months in Robertson, rather than continuing to hold them. The group was arrested in June and July during a crackdown on undocumented migrants. Among those detained is a couple whose three-year-old child has been left in the care of others. Speaking to VOC, Zimbabwean […]

today19 August 2026

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Lawyers to Be Deployed at Western Cape Police Stations

By Ragheema Mclean Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and Police Oversight and Community Safety MEC Anroux Marais have formally launched the Lawyers in Police Stations Project, aimed at strengthening the quality of police investigations and docket preparation. The initiative is a partnership between the Western Cape Government, the South African Police Service and the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime. Under the project, lawyers will be stationed at selected police […]

today19 August 2026

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