Dam levels in Cape Town have reached a concerning point, dropping to 55% capacity as of March 2026. This is 19% lower than the levels recorded at the same time last year. In response, the Stellenbosch Municipality has introduced Level 2 water restrictions. Meanwhile, the City of Cape Town is
“We condemn the US and Israel’s illegal, unprovoked war on Iran. It is a campaign of military aggression that is causing civilian deaths, destruction, and regional instability, while undermining Iranian sovereignty to reassert the control of US imperialism and Zionism over energy, trade routes, and finance. This forms part of
A widely circulated video reportedly shows Zone Watch security guards assaulting a man walking in the street. District Watch, a separate security company, was called to assist; however, despite public criticism, there is no indication that it was involved in the alleged incident. District Watch owner Pierre Gouws told VOC
Cape Town is set to host the iconic Two Oceans Marathon this weekend, renowned as the most beautiful race globally. Ethiopian athlete Kamil Suleiman, who has lived in Cape Town for nearly twenty years, stated that the Muslim community constitutes a significant portion of the running community. “If there are
Cape Town is set to host the iconic Two Oceans Marathon this weekend, renowned as the most beautiful race globally. Ethiopian athlete Kamil Suleiman, who has lived in Cape Town for nearly twenty years, stated that the Muslim community constitutes a significant portion of the running community “If there are
ActionSA has filed multiple complaints against Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe over allegedly undeclared luxury gifts reportedly received from Chinese officials. The party opened a criminal case at Cape Town Central Police Station, submitted a complaint to the Public Protector, and lodged a formal complaint with Parliament’s Ethics Committee on
Cabinet has approved the Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection, setting out the government’s plan to reform South Africa’s citizenship, migration, and refugee frameworks. The approval follows an extensive public consultation process across all nine provinces, which received thousands of submissions from stakeholders and members of the
While the government aims to alleviate pressure on South Africans, many are still grappling with the increasing living expenses. Frank Blackmore, Lead Economist at KPMG, told VOC News that consumers should carefully evaluate their spending habits, noting that the broader reflection of this is captured in the consumer inflation index.
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis presented the final budget of his term, stating that it represents the largest municipal infrastructure investment in the country. The “City of Hope Budget” includes a capital allocation exceeding R13 billion. “Our extensive MyCiti Cape Flats expansion is now a construction site from end to
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.
