LOCAL A decade-long study conducted by the Walter Sisulu University, in the Eastern Cape, has found that fungus develops in maize meal that has been stored for over a month. The gas emissions then increases the chance of oesophageal cancer when consumed. The study further found that the province has recorded the highest number of people who have the disease. According to Cancer South Africa (CANSA), the oesophagus is a […]
LOCAL Humanitarian aid organisation, Gift of the Givers, says it is providing aid to the victims of a fire in the Imizamo Yethu informal settlement in Hout Bay in the Cape Peninsula. One person has died and another injured in the blaze. About 100 informal structures were destroyed, leaving an estimated 400 people homeless. The organisation’s spokesperson, Ali Sablay, says “Gift of the Givers teams will be distributing hot meals, […]
LOCAL In light of the growing scourge of Gender-Based Violence, men in Eastern Cape have formed the Brotherhood social club, to encourage boys and men to unite against GBV. The aim of the organisation is to instill discipline and promote community development. The group has officially launched another branch. They are calling on more men to advocate for women and also break the silence. A social group, popularly known as […]
Clashes broke out between Afghanistan's Taliban and Pakistani forces this week on the border between the two nations, in an incident the Taliban claims was ignited by Pakistan building a military post. The clashes took place on the border at Afghanistan's Paktia province and Pakistan's Kurram region earlier this week, reportedly leading to an unclear amount of casualties on both sides. According to a statement on Wednesday by Taliban spokesman […]
The Springboks tour to Argentina has been marred by news outside of the teams upcoming match, starting from the departur of Elton Janties who was sent home amid alleged improper conduct with team dietician Zeenat Simjee. Now SA Rugby has refuted all claims or rumours circulating among journalists of players failing drug tests and allegedly testing positive for cocaine. In a statement SARU says,”No such reports have been received by […]
South African (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday discussed trade, climate, and energy with United States (US) President Joe Biden in a meeting at the White House during Ramaphosa’s working visit to the US. The presidents also discussed relations with Russia. Biden, who has led an international coalition to punish Russian President Vladimir Putin for the near seven-month war in Ukraine, wants South Africa’s help in efforts that include forcing Moscow to sell […]
LOCAL The City of Cape Town says provision will be made for the areas that have unexpectedly been affected by this weekend’s 75-hour water shutdown. Residents were earlier warned to store water in advance, ahead of critical maintenance to the Cape Flats bulk water supply between Friday and early Monday. Pelican Heights, Peacock Close and Schaapkraal residents were told they would have no running water, while low water pressure was […]
LOCAL Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) in Cape Town is awaiting the signing of an agreement by the City of Cape Town declaring the housing needs of the railway line invaders, in Langa, an emergency. Some community members of Philippi and Mitchells Plain say they are upset following the news that Prasa signed an agreement with the community of Siyahlala to move them into their areas. Councillor in […]
LOCAL The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has been postponed to 14th November 2022. It is expected to continue until 2 December 2022 once it resumes. This week, the trial focused on the finer details leading to former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa’s shooting. The trial was set down for 5 September to 16 September and Friday being the last day of that set of dates. Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial: 16 September 2022 Witness could not […]
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.
