As South Africa prepares for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, political leaders are calling for urgent action on local government, crime, and economic growth. Political analyst Sanusha Naidu told VOC News that the address will be closely scrutinised. “The SONA is about more
Cape Town marked the one-year anniversary of the Tafelberg matter in the Constitutional Court on 11 February — a date that also commemorates 60 years since District Six was declared a White Group Area and 36 years since Nelson Mandela’s release. The case continues to highlight the city’s ongoing struggle
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a nationwide recall of selected ButtaNutt peanut butter products after tests revealed aflatoxin levels above the permitted limit. The affected batches were manufactured on 15 January 2026 and distributed across Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape and Gauteng. Aflatoxin is a toxin produced
The Western Cape Government has set aside R100 million to curb the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and protect the province’s livestock industry. Premier Alan Winde and the provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, provided an update on Sunday. “We are acting swiftly with all
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced the establishment of a specialised task team in response to the interim report of the Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry. Speaking to the media in Pretoria on Friday, Advocate Andy Mothibi said the team will comprise investigators and state advocates who will conduct
Cape Town residents could soon access a new appointment-only Home Affairs office at the Civic Centre on Hertzog Boulevard. The move is intended to ease pressure on the busy Barrack Street office and improve access to services. The proposed office will be located on the second floor of the Civic
Cape Town motorists may soon face stricter enforcement on the roads, as the City considers rolling out AI-powered traffic cameras to detect seatbelt and cellphone offences. Speaking to VOC News, Traffic Services spokesperson Kevin Jacobs said the technology, which has already been piloted on Phillip Kokozana Drive, is capable of
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) says intensified security operations in the Western Cape have highlighted both progress and deep-rooted challenges within the province’s correctional system. Addressing the media on Monday, National Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services, Makgothi Thobakgale, outlined the outcomes of the 2025–2026 festive season security
Western Cape police are searching for three suspects following an armed house robbery during a surprise birthday celebration in Browns Farm, Philippi. The incident occurred on Saturday when three unknown men allegedly entered a home where guests were preparing for a party. Police say the suspects pretended to be invited
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.
