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Helen Zille consider running for Johannesburg Mayor

By Daanyaal Matthews Chairperson of the DA Federal Council, Helen Zille, is reportedly considering the position of Johannesburg mayor after several senior party members declined the opportunity to lead the city.  The deadline for mayoral submissions is Friday, 13 June 2025. Zille has indicated that she will make a final decision closer to the date after consulting with her family.  Speaking across VOC’s airwaves, political analyst Dr Ongama Mtimka from […]

today10 June 2025

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Ghost workers’ in public sector labelled as organized crime by portfolio committee

By Daanyaal Matthews  Parliament’s Public Service and Administration Portfolio Committee has described the presence of ‘ghost workers’ in the public sector as a form of organised crime.  Committee Chairperson Jan de Villiers emphasised that the issue has infiltrated all levels of government, with ghost workers siphoning off millions of rands each month from the public payroll.  De Villiers has called for immediate intervention through in-person human verification audits, citing the […]

today10 June 2025

International News

Israel detains Madleen Gaza flotilla

By Daanyaal Matthews  Israel has detained the Madleen flotilla, apprehending the activists on board who were attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to the increasingly impoverished Gaza Strip.  The Madleen was operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition and carried several notable international human rights activists, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. The vessel's mission was to deliver aid following Israel’s total blockade of the Gaza Strip.  The Freedom Flotilla Coalition has […]

today9 June 2025

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McKenzies criticized for absenteeism from parliamentary meetings

By Daanyaal Matthews Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture Gayton McKenzie has come under scrutiny following his noted history of truancy in regard to meetings with the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts, and Culture. The minister came under criticism when he failed to appear at a meeting with the heads of the South African Football Association (SAFA) the South African Sports Confederation and the Olympic Committee to discuss financial […]

today5 June 2025

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Minister Nkabane withdraws SETA appointments

By Daanyaal Matthews Minister of Higher Education and Training, Nobuhle Nkabane, has withdrawn her proposed appointments for chairpersons of the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) following public backlash over the inclusion of politically connected individuals. The minister defended the nominations, claiming the selection process was above reproach. Speaking on VOC’s News Beat, Asive Dlanjwa, National Spokesperson for the South African Union of Students, described the situation as unfortunate, saying […]

today2 June 2025

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Cape Town Central Line reopens after 4 years

By Daanyaal Matthews   The City of Cape Town is set to see the reopening of the rail corridor connecting the communities of Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain, and Bellville. The line had been shut down for four years due to infrastructure damage caused by cable theft and vandalism. Its reopening follows extensive repair work on the station, substation, and overhead traction electrification system.  Speaking on VOC’s Sunday Live, PRASA Regional Manager Raymond […]

today2 June 2025

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Ladles of Love calls for an end to child poverty on World Hunger Day

As the world marks World Hunger Day, Ladles of Love has launched its 2025 Mandela Day initiative titled “Make Every Day a Mandela Day for Small Children in Need.” The campaign aims to address child food poverty by partnering with principals of preschools in underserved communities to provide nutritious meals and educational resources. Speaking on VOC’s News Beat, Danny Diliberto, CEO of Ladles of Love, explained that the initiative underscores […]

today29 May 2025

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Open Secrets challenges Hawks and NPA in court

Independent non-profit organization Open Secrets is taking legal action against the Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), seeking a judicial review of their conduct during the investigation into PRASA. The organization is asking the courts to declare the prolonged delays in concluding the investigation as unlawful. Speaking on VOC Newsbeat, Ariella Scher, Head of Legal at Open Secrets, explained that the organization has been trying to obtain clarity on […]

today28 May 2025

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Calls mount for Shamila Batohi to be fired

By Daanyaal Matthews  Head of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Shamila Batohi, is facing mounting pressure following calls from several political parties — including the ANC and the MK Party — for her dismissal.  Speaking on VOC’s Newsbeat, political analyst Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast said Batohi is in an increasingly untenable position following the high-profile Omotoso case. As the head of a Chapter 9 institution, she has become a focal point […]

today27 May 2025

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