The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has urged holidaymakers to be cautious during the full moon spring tide, which peaks on Thursday, 2 April 2026, warning that it could affect tidal conditions over the Easter weekend. “Spring tides bring higher high tides and lower low tides, which increases the tidal
Restrictions on diesel sales at select filling stations in Johannesburg have raised concerns about fuel availability, despite government assurances that there is no nationwide shortage. In Cape Town, many residents have refueled their vehicles with petrol ahead of the official price increase. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has
South Africans are bracing for a steep fuel price increase on 1 April, with petrol expected to rise by more than R5 a litre and diesel by nearly R9. Economist Dawie Roodt explained the drivers behind the surge: “There are basically two reasons. One has to do with increasing international
Senior officials from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) have outlined a coordinated national strategy to combat organised crime, including illicit mining, gang violence, and extortion, during a joint briefing to Parliament on Friday. Brigadier General Martin Kgopane told the Joint Standing
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
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.
