By Kouthar Sambo Ahead of the national budget in parliament, which takes place on Wednesday, 19 Feb (2025), analysts and critics condemned plans to raise personal, corporate, or value-added taxes. This comes after analysts predict that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana may have to increase taxes to improvise for the shortfall.
Founder of the Inner Circle, Muhsin Hendricks, has been shot and killed in Bethelsdorp, Gqeberha. According to officials in the area, the 58-year-old was gunned down in a gold-coloured VW T-Roc in Haley Place earlier today. “A silver-coloured Hilux double cab stopped in front and blocked them from driving off.
By Kouthar Sambo “Forming The Hague Group is a very significant move because we are always stronger together. Israel ignored South Africa, taking them to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and we hope the move inspires our government to take action, not only make statements.” This is according to
By Kouthar Sambo Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) member Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi confirmed he had formally resigned from the EFF. Ndlozi exited the party while allegations ran rampant that he left to join the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party. Meanwhile, members exiting the party have led critics and analysts questioning whether
By Kouthar Sambo South Africa’s G20 theme is Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability. South Africa will be heading four strategic foreign policy pillars: national interests, the African agenda, South-South cooperation, and multilateralism. Additionally, the South African Chamber of Commerce in the United States of America (USA) has expressed confidence in South Africa hosting the G20
By Kouthar Sambo The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU) has condemned misinformation about the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, including claims that it will collapse the private sector. Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on NHI preparations, the union insisted
By Kouthar Sambo President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday (6 February 2025) at Cape Town City Hall, emphasising investment in South Africa’s future and taking a stand against global pressures. Speaking on VOC’s Sunday Live show, Dr. Ongama Mtimka, a Political Analyst from
By Kouthar Sambo The Cape Town Ulama Board (CTUB) released a statement condemning the United States (US) President Donald Trump’s plans to capture Gaza. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show on Wednesday, Mufti Sayed Haroon Al Azhari, Head of CTUB, said the Almighty Allah (SWT) encourages the Muslim ummah (community)
By Kouthar Sambo Addressing the challenges around the spaza shop sector, several analysts and critics claimed that the spike in food poisoning throughout South Africa is attributed to the negligence of the government. Speaking across the VOC airwaves, a political analyst, Sandile Swana, said the issue around spaza shops has
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.
