By Daanyaal Matthews The upcoming budget speech takes place in an unprecedented paradigm, one where the nation awaits a delayed budget, a first in the history of the Republic, but also one that will take place under the auspices of a Government of National Unity that had previously delayed the budget speech due to internal struggles. These struggles have primarily revolved around the prospect of a VAT increase, which the […]
By Daanyaal Matthews The latest crime stats have caused a stir in South Africa. While some crimes, like attempted sexual assault, have decreased, gang violence in the Western Cape remains rampant. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu echoed calls from residents for stronger intervention in high-murder areas. In response, Western Cape Government’s Anroux Marais, SAPS Lieutenant General (Adv) Thembisile Patekile, and National CPF Chairperson Francina Lukas held a media briefing. They discussed […]
By Daanyaal Matthews Load shedding has made a return to the Republic of South Africa, with the nation experiencing Stage 6 this past Sunday. Originally the nation had been informed of load shedding returning at Stage 3; however, this was suddenly shifted to Stage 6 following technical failures at Camden Power Station and Majuba Power Station. The implementation of stage 6 and the sudden inefficiencies at major power stations prompted […]
The African Union continued its mission to establish the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), which aims to illuminate knowledge on African economies to further investment into African states, which has routinely been hindered by damning credit scores from multinational credit agencies. This makes the establishment of AfCRA crucial to the forward momentum of African investment, as more transparent financial information gives greater weight to the idea of investing in Africa […]
By Daanyaal Matthews An increase in violence in the West Bank following the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel could pose a threat to the hostage deal in Gaza. This comes as Yesh Din, an Israeli human rights NGO working in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, released footage showcasing agent provocateurs stoking violence in the West Bank, alleging that the intent is to sabotage the hostage deal in Gaza. Speaking on […]
By Daanyaal Matthews The shockwaves of the 2024 election have been felt by the ANC's Kwa-Zulu Natal branch who are set to be reviewed following an abysmal performance earlier this year that resulted in only 17.6% of votes in the province, with a large portion of votes going to the newly established uMkhonto weSizwe party led by former ANC President Jacob Zuma. At a recent media briefing, the Secretary-General of […]
By Daanyaal Matthews The agreement between the trade union, Solidariteit, and the Department of Basic Education, that would see the delay of Sections 4 and 5 of the BELA Act be implemented, has been heavily criticized by civil society, politicians, political parties, and trade unions—such as SADTU—that have labelled the agreement as an act of ‘war’ against the majority African populace and racist. For Professor Jonathan Jansen, Professor of Education […]
By Daanyaal Matthews With just over two weeks left, The Voice of the Cape Summer Festival is set to host thousands of attendees on the 5, 6, 7 and 8 December 2024. Festivalgoers will be treated to a fun-filled weekend of entertainment, food, and much more at the Athlone Stadium. While the event previously promised an ‘opening’ soccer game between VOC staff and an outside team, the highly anticipated match […]
By Daanyaal Matthews The Senegalese 2024 election season has concluded following the Pastef’s political parties' victory over the ad hoc coalition formed between the Alliance for the Republic and Senegalese Democratic Party. While Pastef will celebrate this victory today, the circumstances of Senegal’s future become more perplexing as the new regime must navigate through a treacherous circumstance with a loan from the IMF, totalling roughly $1.9 billion, being suspended while […]
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.
