The City’s law enforcement agencies apprehended over 400 individuals last week and imposed over 97,100 fines. The City’s JP Smith described the steep increase in the number of arrests as notable for enforcement agencies, while also noting the “payday phenomenon.” “Drunk driving arrests in the past week accounted for nearly
Healthcare Workers for Palestine (HCW4P) and Global South Against Xenophobia (GSAX), together with other civil society organisations, have issued a statement urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene to protect the life of hunger striker Umer Khalid. Khalid has been on a hunger strike for 14 consecutive days and, as of
Recent reports indicate that the Kashmir government has requested all mosques to submit information regarding their imams. The move has raised concerns among local communities, who view it as a measure that unfairly targets mosques and innocent Kashmiris. Speaking to VOC News, Southeast Asia analyst and Kashmiri activist Salman Khan
The United Ulema Council of South Africa (UUCSA) has initiated a nationwide survey of the Muslim community to gain deeper insights into the realities, challenges, and aspirations of Muslims throughout the communities. Speaking to VOC News, Moulana Sulaiman Ravat, Deputy Secretary General of UUCSA, mentioned that the survey aims to
Early reports indicate that 33 undocumented minors apprehended at the Beitbridge Border Post are now under the supervision of the Department of Social Development. The Border Management Authority (BMA) confirmed that the children, aged between four and 15, were discovered in a vehicle travelling from South Africa to Zimbabwe on
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel could be brought before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) if it fails to revoke legislation targeting the UN Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) and does not restore confiscated assets and property. Speaking to VOC News, Ahmed
In response to the alleged kidnapping and detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Foreign Minister Celia Flores, several civil society groups are mobilising in solidarity with the people of Venezuela, Palestine and other communities affected by U.S. intervention. Community members in Gauteng are calling on civic, student, academic and
After receiving reports of a drowning in progress at Lientjiesklip, Wilderness Beach, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) and officials responded swiftly. Eyewitnesses reported two swimmers in distress: one reaching toward the rocks, the other caught in rip currents and swept further out to sea. A local surfer saw the
The City has confirmed that two Law Enforcement Advancement Programme (LEAP) officers were arrested in Parow after allegedly demanding a R3 000 bribe. According to reports, when the vehicle occupant was unable to pay the amount immediately, the officers allegedly arranged to collect the money at a later stage. “It
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.
