Lee-Yandra Paulsen

Domestic and gender-based violence continues to be among the most urgent crises in South Africa, yet survivors are still being failed by the justice system. Many face secondary trauma when reporting cases at police stations, endure long court delays, or watch perpetrators evade justice. Speaking to VOC News, feminist lawyer and activist Seehaam Samaai said that while South Africa has progressive laws, the real challenge lies in their enforcement. “Although […]

Former Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor has expressed deep concern about the state of the African National Congress (ANC), saying the party has declined to the point that many South Africans now view it with “contempt” and “horror and shame.” She urged the ANC to produce selfless leaders committed to serving the people if it hopes to regain majority support. Political analyst Ebrahim Harvey told VOC News […]

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC), in its capacity as a member of the SAHUC National General Council (NGC), has issued a formal communication addressing growing concerns over proposed changes to the SAHUC constitution. While the MJC has commended SAHUC and previously accredited Hajj operators for their decades of dedicated service to South African hujjaaj, highlighting their constant professionalism. It has highlighted its deep concern over the […]

The Madlanga Judicial Commission will begin hearings on corruption, interference, and criminality in South Africa’s justice system on 1 September. Commission chairperson, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, confirmed that the opening session will be open to the public at the Bridgette Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria, which will also serve as the commission’s base of operations. The Department of Justice revealed last month that the inquiry is projected to cost nearly R148 […]

An increasing number of South Africans are turning to “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) platforms, which allow consumers to make purchases immediately and settle payments at a later date. While the system may appear convenient, financial experts are raising red flags about its long-term impact on debt and credit health. Speaking to VOC News, Reinhard Pettenburger-Perwald, owner of Debt Therapy and president of the Debt Counselling Association of South Africa […]

Members of Operation Shanela II in the Western Cape made several arrests over the weekend in targeted operations against gang-related crime, seizing firearms, ammunition, and drugs. On Saturday, officers arrested a 48-year-old woman at a premises in Buall Walk, Hanover Park, after acting on intelligence regarding contraband stored on the property. Police recovered a 9mm pistol with four rounds of ammunition, mandrax tablets, and six sachets of tik. Later the […]