Daanyaal Matthews

The African National Congress recently hosted the Liberation Movement Summit under the theme "Defending the Liberation Gains, Advancing Integrated Socio-Economic Development, Strengthening Solidarity for a Better Africa." Held annually, the Liberation Summit brings together representatives from former independence movements such as SWAPO, FRELIMO, MPLA, ZANU-PF, and CCM as a means of deepening ties between the parties. Speaking to VOC News, Dr. Paul Kariuki, Executive Director of the Democracy Development Programme, […]

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to announce on Thursday whether South Africa’s repo rate will be increased, decreased, or remain unchanged at 7.25%. In May, the MPC opted to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points. Since then, however, inflation has edged higher, with the June figure coming in at 3%. Concerns also linger over the possible impact of looming US tariffs, raising questions about the direction […]

The Anwar Jakoet Foundation has assisted five Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in the Ocean View area by providing educational materials, blankets, beanies, and other essential items.  Last year, the Parliamentary Committee on Basic Education highlighted the need for improved support in the ECD sector, noting that centres received a subsidy of only R17 per child per day—resulting in a lower quality of education for learners.  Speaking to VOC News, […]

Transnet has secured nearly R95 billion in government funding to support the recovery plan of the state-owned enterprise. The package includes R48.6 billion to cover debt redemptions over the next five years and an additional R46.2 billion aimed at mitigating further credit actions.  Speaking to VOC News, railway industry expert and analyst David Williams said the government’s support is intended to reassure creditors by demonstrating its commitment to improving Transnet’s […]