Lee-Yandra Paulsen

Cape Town residents are feeling the pinch as the cost of living continues to climb, with electricity prices set to rise. But what else will citizens be paying more for? Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Thursday, the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Finance, Siseko Mbandezi, outlined the proposed 2025/2026 budget. “We are proposing a record infrastructure investment of R39.7 billion over the next three years—larger than the […]

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has confirmed the safe return of 23 South Africans rescued from Myanmar last week. Meanwhile, in Johannesburg, more than 50 foreign nationals recently escaped from a suspected human trafficking operation. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, criminologist and Missing Children South Africa's national coordinator, Bianca van Aswegen, highlighted the alarming rise in human trafficking. “Human trafficking is everywhere. South Africa is identified as a […]

The Metal Mining and Allied Workers Union of South Africa (MMAWUSA) has officially been recognized as a registered trade union, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to advocate for workers' rights. This achievement follows a rigorous registration process, overcoming multiple challenges to meet the necessary compliance standards. MMAWUSA representative Ruth Ntlokotsi reflected on the union’s journey, stating, “MMAWUSA was officially registered on 17 March 2025, following numerous attempts. We […]