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The presidency is to appoint Advocate Shamilla Batohi’s successor as her term ends in January

By Rachel Mohamed President Cyril Ramaphosa has yet to appoint a replacement for the National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamilla Batohi, whose term expires in four months. Mpumelelo Zikalala, Founder and Director of Zikalala Attorneys, told VOC News that not only the presidency but also the Department of Constitutional Development should be involved in the process of selecting a new head for the NDPP. Furthermore, Zikalala emphasized that because […]

today4 September 2025

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South African activists join the Global Sumud Flotilla

By Rachel Mohamed The Global Sumud Flotilla, which includes activists such as Greta Thunberg and Mandla Mandela, is sailing nearly 40 boats from over 44 countries in an effort to end the siege and break Israel's blockade of Gaza. Dr. Fatima Hendricks, an occupational therapist, author, educator, and cancer survivor, told VOC News that they are currently in Tunisia waiting to sail, but were supposed to leave today. The Barcelona […]

today4 September 2025

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COSATU urges SASSA to reconsider its phasing out of the Postbank

Cosatu has urged the South African Social Security Agency to reconsider its decision to phase out Postbank as a social grant service provider. According to Cosatu's spokesperson, Matthew Parks, the federation is extremely disappointed by SASSA's announcement that it intends to phase out Postbank's participation in processing social grant payments to millions of recipients in favour of private banks. "After Postbank reported that such fees would not be deducted, social […]

today4 September 2025

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EFF to challenge the Equality Court’s ruling against Malema

By Rachel Mohamed The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has announced its intention to appeal the Equality Court's decision against its leader, Julius Malema, to the Supreme Court of Appeal. This comes after the court found Malema guilty of hate speech and incitement to violence. The case originates from Malema's speech at a 2022 rally, where he criticised party members for not acting against a white man involved in an attack […]

today28 August 2025

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Eco-justice groups have warned that the oil survey violates climate law and jeopardizes just transition

By Rachel Mohamed Eco-justice groups argue that the government is advancing fossil fuel projects that contradict climate targets. Green Connection and Natural Justice assert that securing South Africa's shift towards a fair energy and economic future continues to be a challenging endeavour. Earlier this month, the Western Cape High Court reversed the government's approval of TotalEnergies' Block offshore drilling plans between Cape Town and Cape Agulhas. Speaking to VOC News, […]

today26 August 2025

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BHF launches a new ConCourt challenge over Parliament’s handling of the NHI Act

By Rachel Mohamed The Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) has once more challenged the National Health Insurance Act (NHI) by filing a legal complaint at the constitutional court. The organisation claims that Parliament failed to ensure adequate public participation and that the Act, in its current form, jeopardises South Africa's long-term healthcare delivery. Speaking to VOC News, Managing Director of the Board of Healthcare Funders, Dr Katlego Mothudi, stated that […]

today26 August 2025

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A dead body was found in Sea Point

A dead body was discovered at Sea Point Promenade earlier this morning, prompting police to investigate a murder. According to SAPS Spokesperson Captain F. C. van Wyk, Sea Point police have registered an inquest for an investigation into an incident that occurred around 07:00 at the Promenade grass area near Beach and Norfolk Road in Sea Point. A 40-year-old man was found dead from a gunshot wound. Anyone with information […]

today24 August 2025

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Police investigate triple murder shooting in Kleinvlei, Eersterivier

Local authorities have launched an investigation into three counts of murder following a shooting that killed three men aged 18 to 39 in the early hours of this morning in Kleinveli, in Eersterivier. According to SAPS Spokesperson Malcolm Pojie, provincial detectives from the Serious and Violent Crimes unit are probing the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident on Daventry Street, Stradford Green. “Preliminary information reveals that three unknown armed men entered […]

today24 August 2025

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Minister De Lille appoints interim board for South African Tourism

Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille has constructed an interim board to supervise the affairs of South African Tourism, following the dissolution of the previous board in connection with the alleged unlawful suspension of CEO Nombulelo Guliwe. Mzamo Masito has been appointed as Chairperson, while Kholeka Zama assumes the role of Deputy Chairperson. According to the department's spokesperson, Aldrin Sampear, the panel comprises experts in finance, law, and tourism. The […]

today23 August 2025

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