By Kouthar Sambo The South African Revenue Service (SARS) highlighted its new tax regulations for imports from foreign online platforms, such as Shein and Temu. According to recent reports, the move aims to protect local industries and generate revenue. Furthermore, these changes affect consumers and retailers alike, with revised customs
By Kouth Sambo The City has criticized Eskom’s financial data and unfair burden on consumers following Eskom’s 44% tariff hike application. The local government has urged the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to reject the tariff hike application, citing inefficiencies and increased profit motives. Speaking on VOC’s PM
By Kouthar Sambo After Operation Vala Umgodi reportedly blocked humanitarian aid to the illegal miners, activists decided to take the government to court over the crisis. The move came after police and the army were deployed in parts of the province to fight against illegal mining. Meanwhile, critics have claimed
By Kouthar Sambo Palestinian icon Yasser Arafat was renowned for nurturing a strong Palestinian political group internationally by establishing the Fatah Party while his brother Fathi Arafat headed the Palestinian Liberation Organisation, and focused on social support, providing support and healthcare for Palestinians – 20 years later the duo is
By Kouthar Sambo Following a raid by the City of Cape Town and police following a tip-off that revealed sausages being prepared in unsanitary conditions, two owners of Gubta Meats in Mfuleni in the Western Cape, together with four of their employees made their first appearance in court on Friday. Furthermore, the
By Kouthar Sambo As the world commemorates Palestinian journalists who have been killed, wounded, or kidnapped by Israel, the Government Media Office organized a solidarity vigil on Monday in Gaza. This comes after the Israeli occupation forces have killed over 180 journalists, injured over 390, and are currently detaining 40
By Kouthar Sambo Illegal miners allegedly trapped in mines in the North West are reportedly being starved. This follows allegations against the Vala Umgodi task teams, led by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), accusing them of blocking routes used to deliver
By Kouthar Sambo Sport, Arts, and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie stated he would use his ministerial salary on worthy causes. The statement followed his word to set up a foundation for missing Saldanha Bay schoolgirl Joshlin Smith. While the foundation has not been set up yet, McKenzie said he did
By Kouthar Sambo Gazan tech enthusiasts shared their tech journey across the VOC airwaves. This comes amid the ongoing atrocities befalling Palestinians. Rehashing the dire situation in Gaza, they highlighted how the besieged Palestinians are forced to thrive and learn the necessary skills to survive. “There is little opportunity for
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.
