The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) will commemorate their 12th anniversary this weekend at the Khayelitsha Rugby Stadium in Cape Town, after relocating the event from Mthatha in the Eastern Cape due to recent flooding. EFF leader Julius Malema has dubbed the gathering a “Parade of the Poor,” underscoring the party’s pro-poor stance. Speaking to VOC News, Inam Kula, a member of the party’s Central Command Team, said the event would […]
Concerns over police intimidation are growing in Kenya after the recent arrest of prominent human rights activist Boniface Mwangi. Although Mwangi has since been released, attention has shifted to the conduct of law enforcement, particularly following earlier comments by President William Ruto suggesting that police should “shoot protestors in the leg.” These developments have only heightened tensions in a country already grappling with civil unrest, driven by public frustration over […]
The suspension of the United States PEPFAR funding to South Africa has raised concern about the impact it has had on local HIV programs. The US Senate has voted against a proposed $400 million (R7 billion) cut to the program. However, questions remain about whether PEPFAR will return to the Republic. There has been specific criticism directed at the national government for not adequately addressing the funding shortfall. Speaking to […]
The United States’ 30% tariff on South African goods is set to take effect next month, sparking widespread concern about its potential impact on the country’s economy. Of particular concern is the agricultural sector, which experts say will be among the hardest hit. Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Parks Tau has warned that the incoming tariffs effectively nullify the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) agreement, a deal that […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andrew Chauke, pending an inquiry into his fitness to hold office. The decision follows multiple allegations that Chauke used his position within the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to delay prosecutions in key state capture cases. Speaking to VOC News, political analyst Professor Theo Venter said the suspension of Chauke—alongside the recent dismissal of Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane—signals […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has removed Nobuhle Nkabane from her position as Minister of Higher Education. In her place, he has appointed Buti Manamela, who previously served as Deputy Minister in the same portfolio. The decision follows mounting pressure from civil society organisations and political parties calling for Nkabane’s dismissal. At the centre of the controversy was her handling of the SETA board appointments, where she allegedly sought to install individuals […]
FlySafair has announced that 8% of their Monday flights have been cancelled following strike action by their pilots. Wage disputes between FlySafair and trade union Solidariteit have expanded as the airline company has offered a salary increase of 5.7%, well below the trade union's calls for 10.5%. Speaking on VOC News, Gideon du Plessis, General Secretary of trade union Solidariteit, states that the true bone of contention for the trade […]
FlySafair has confirmed that 8% of its Monday flights were cancelled following strike action by its pilots. The dispute stems from a wage disagreement between the airline and trade union Solidariteit, with FlySafair offering a 5.7% salary increase—well below the union's demand for 10.5%. Speaking to VOC News, Gideon du Plessis, General Secretary of Solidariteit, explained that the main source of tension is not only salary-related but also concerns a […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has promised that lifestyle audits of his cabinet will take place. While audits were made mandatory by the President in 2021, no fruitful results were showcased, leading to queries on the authenticity of the President's intentions. In an interview with VOC News, Angelo Fick, the director of research at the Auwal Socio-economic Research Institute, criticised the president's statements as lacking substance. He pointed out that the president […]
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.
