Ford Transit and Transit/Tourneo Custom vehicles are being recalled due to a potential battery issue, the National Consumer Commission (NCC) has confirmed. The recall affects 582 vehicles built between 2022 and 2026 and sold nationwide from 2021 to 2025. According to Ford, the affected vehicles are fitted with H7 AGM
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has launched the City’s flagship redevelopment project at Strandfontein Pavilion along the False Bay coast, a R300 million endeavour. In an interview with VOC News, Hill-Lewis announced that a National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) base will be constructed and later occupied by the organisation. “It
The South African Chin Woo Kung Fu Team, popularly known as “The #BlitzFus,” delivered an outstanding performance at the 21st Hong Kong International Wushu Kung Fu Championship, held from 21 to 23 March 2026 at the Ma On Shan Sports Centre. Team South Africa finished in the top five out
A 43-year-old was arrested and detained at Bellville SAPS for bribery and possession of counterfeit goods on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. The arrest follows the recovery of 20 duffel bags of counterfeit shoes and sneakers by Metro Police Neighbourhood Safety Officers in Bellville earlier today. “The officers conducted a routine
The Department of Agriculture has welcomed a High Court ruling affirming its authority to manage the country’s response to Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD). The judgement, handed down in the Gauteng Division of the High Court, follows an urgent application by Sakeliga and others seeking to allow private procurement and use of
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has confirmed the recall of certain Citro Soda batches manufactured at Adcock Ingram’s Clayville facility, citing serious manufacturing concerns. Officials briefed the media in Pretoria on Tuesday, outlining the reasons behind the decision and the processes followed. SAHPRA says the recall follows an
Law enforcement officials from the Metals Theft Unit arrested two male suspects found in possession of 15 kilograms of copper. The suspects were subsequently detained at the Lansdowne South African Police Service (SAPS) station. According to law enforcement spokesperson Wayne Dyason, compliance inspections were conducted at multiple premises in two
The Western Cape Government has moved to reassure residents that there is sufficient fuel supply in the province, despite concerns linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The Provincial Disaster Management Centre is monitoring the situation alongside the Fuel Industry Association of South Africa (FIASA), Agri Western Cape (Agri WC),
A trio has been arrested in Cape Town in connection with a R14 million romance fraud and money-laundering scheme. The suspects — Asanda Dwesini (39), Nomphelo Fetman (32), and Shan Gabrelle Lewis (47) — appeared briefly in the Muizenberg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. They were taken into custody by the
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.
