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Mosimane Confident Ahead of Guinea AFCON Qualifier

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 25 September 2026

Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane said his side is confident of securing a positive result when they face Guinea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Orlando Stadium tomorrow. South Africa begins its Group D campaign against what is expected to be its toughest opponents, with Kenya

Eskom 2.0: Ramokgopa Calls for Affordable and Sustainable Electricity

Ragheema Mclean 25 September 2026

South Africa’s electricity sector is entering a new phase, with Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa saying “Eskom 2.0” must operate without relying on government bailouts. Ramokgopa says improvements in power generation now allow the focus to shift towards expanding the electricity grid, structural reforms and greater market competitiveness. He

NSRI Marks Nearly 60 Years of Saving Lives

Aneeqa Du Plessis 24 September 2026

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is marking nearly 60 years of saving lives along South Africa’s coastline, with its celebrations coinciding with Heritage Day and World Maritime Day. The NSRI was established in 1967, following the deaths of 17 fishermen off Stilbaai in 1966. The tragedy

Afrikaner Family Stranded in South Africa After US Denies Re-entry

Aneeqa Du Plessis 23 September 2026

By Odwa Mkentane An Afrikaner family who were granted refugee status in the United States is reportedly unable to return after travelling back to South Africa for healthcare. The family later attempted to re-enter the US but were refused entry, leaving them stranded in South Africa despite having previously been

Matrics Urged to Use School Break Wisely as Exam Countdown Begins

Ragheema Mclean 23 September 2026

With the third school term ending today, Western Cape Education MEC Jaco Londt is urging matriculants to use the break wisely, with final exams just 20 days away. More than 71,000 full-time National Senior Certificate candidates are expected to write their exams in the province. Londt is encouraging learners to

Sibiya Case Renews Concerns Over Public Trust in Police

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 23 September 2026

Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya is expected to return to the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on 29 September, facing charges of rape and sexual assault. The senior police officer is accused of raping an 18-year-old woman and sexually grooming a 16-year-old girl. The National Prosecuting Authority said Sibiya is

KwaMakhutha Mass Shooting Claims 11 Lives, Including Pregnant Woman

Aneeqa Du Plessis 23 September 2026

By Odwa Mkentane KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has expressed his condolences to the relatives of the victims of a mass shooting that claimed 11 lives in KwaMakhutha, south of Durban, last night. The Premier’s Office says a pregnant woman is among the victims. The victims were among a group of

Western Cape expects more mpox cases as contact tracing continues

Oyisa George 22 September 2026

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness expects that more mpox cases could be identified as contact tracing continues following two social gatherings linked to a cluster in Cape Town. Speaking to VOC News, the department’s Chief Operating Officer, Dr Saadiq Karriem, said 13 of the province’s cases had

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.

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