A bail hearing set to take place in the mining town of Swartruggens in North West is drawing national attention, as five Mexican nationals accused of operating a massive methamphetamine laboratory await a court decision on whether they will be released or remain behind bars. The suspects were arrested following
The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) in Dunoon says it does not support the planned March and March protest scheduled for 13 June 2026, citing concerns relating to illegal immigration, crime and unemployment in the community. Following extensive discussions within its executive committee, SANCO said residents’ concerns had been
The Madlanga Commission has raised questions about the role played by senior police officers during the Aeroton cocaine bust, amid concerns that the investigation may have been compromised. During proceedings, Commissioner Sandile Khumalo questioned whether the actions of suspended SAPS Major General Feroz Khan at the scene amounted to interference
South Africa’s economy grew by 0.5% in the first quarter of the year, according to the latest figures released by Statistics South Africa, slightly outperforming expectations. Chief Director at Statistics South Africa, Bokang Vumbukani-Lepolesa, said growth was largely supported by the services and primary sectors, with finance and agriculture making
Former Bafana Bafana defender and football development mentor Nasief Morris is set to launch the N5 Arena at Westridge High School on Youth Day, with the aim of creating opportunities for young people in Mitchells Plain through sport. The five-a-side football facility is designed to nurture local talent while also
A fire at Irene Grootboom House in Darling Street, District Six, over the weekend has left several families displaced and in urgent need of assistance. Emergency relief efforts are currently underway as community members rally to support those affected. The fire broke out in the early hours of Saturday morning,
As South Africa marks another Youth Month, one of the biggest challenges facing young people remains unchanged, unemployment. Despite decades of democracy and numerous interventions aimed at creating opportunities for young South Africans, millions continue to struggle to find meaningful work. President Cyril Ramaphosa recently acknowledged that youth unemployment remains
Lawyers for Human Rights attorney Mametlwe Sebei has criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on Sunday, describing the government’s response to rising anti-foreigner violence as inadequate. Speaking to VOC News, Sebei said the President had failed to strongly condemn the recent attacks against foreign nationals. “The speech was
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has rejected social media reports alleging that Nigerian nationals were killed and several Ghanaians injured during recent anti-illegal immigration protests in South Africa. Lamola described the claims as unverified and misleading, saying there is currently no evidence to support them. The minister
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.
