As public schools in the Western Cape wrap up the second term on Friday, Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier has appealed to communities to keep a watchful eye on local schools during the holiday period. Maynier also encouraged the matric class of 2025 to make full use of the #BackOnTrack programme, which is aimed at supporting academic recovery and exam preparation. “The initiative is designed to support academic recovery […]
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is appealing to members of the public to come forward with any information related to a brutal triple murder that took place on Thursday. Police spokesperson André Traut confirmed that the incident occurred in Browns Farm, Philippi, and noted that the motive behind the murders remains unknown. “According to reports, two men were travelling in a light delivery vehicle in Nyanga earlier today, Thursday, […]
As South Africa enters salary review season, both employers and employees are grappling with ongoing economic challenges. While inflation has slightly eased compared to 2023 and 2024, the cost of living — driven by fuel prices, food, electricity, and healthcare — remains high. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Thursday morning, Lindiwe Sebesho, a Master Reward Specialist and Executive Committee Member at the South African Reward Association, said it is essential […]
The Cape Winelands District Municipality's Fire Services responded swiftly to a hazardous incident on Rooshoek Road, just outside Wellington, involving a tanker carrying nitric acid. The tanker veered off the gravel road and overturned on Wednesday night. Fortunately, the vehicle remained intact, and all diesel was successfully contained. Municipality spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto confirmed that no injuries were reported. “The cause of the incident is under investigation. Rain is hampering recovery […]
The City of Cape Town (COCT) has confirmed that it is responding to localised flooding in several areas, including Parkwood, Imizamo Yethu, Hangberg, and Overcome Heights. According to the City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre, flood kits have been requested for several informal settlements following persistent heavy rainfall across the metro. Affected areas include Lwandle, Macassar, and parts of Khayelitsha, where residents have reported rising water levels and localised flooding. The […]
Detectives from the Samora Machel police station are appealing to members of the public for any information that could assist in the investigation of a triple murder that shocked the community earlier this week. The bodies of three men, aged between 26 and 35, were discovered on Tuesday morning in the C Section of the Samora Machel informal settlement. Police spokesperson Andrè Traut said preliminary information suggests that the victims […]
In a significant development for Cape Town’s transport sector, two of the Western Cape’s largest taxi associations — the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) and the Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (CODETA) — have finally reached a consensus on long-disputed taxi routes. Transport operations in the affected areas have been repeatedly disrupted, with commuters often placed at risk due to ongoing tensions and deadly violence. The conflict has […]
Western Cape residents are being urged to brace for a significant drop in temperatures and wet weather conditions expected to begin on Wednesday. The South African Weather Service has warned that the approaching cold front may bring heavy rainfall and strong winds, particularly in low-lying areas. Authorities have cautioned that these conditions could lead to localised flooding and possible property damage. “The public and small stock farmers are advised that […]
Over the past few weekends, videos have surfaced showing violent altercations — some involving school learners — breaking out at public malls, including the V&A Waterfront. These incidents are not only disruptive but also pose a serious threat to bystanders and shoppers, raising growing concerns around safety, discipline, and the role of social media in fueling such behaviour. Speaking to VOC News, Donald Kau, Head of PR and Communications at […]
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.
