Ayanda Hlatshwayo, National Treasury’s acting chief data analytics officer, has told Parliament that they are using a methodology that links biometric and photo data with the Home Affairs Department to flag officials who do not have valid ID numbers. According to Hlatshwayo, the system detects anomalies in salary and administrative
By Rachel Mohamed Amnesty International South Africa has welcomed the UN Human Rights Council’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and Israel, which found that Israel’s actions in Gaza constitute genocide. Amnesty International South Africa’s Executive Director, Shenilla Mohamed, told VOC News that
Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia has defended the classification of a report detailing the conduct of police officers during a covert operation to recover thousands of US dollars stolen from the president’s Phala Phala estate. On Monday, the Modimolle Regional Court began the trial of three individuals accused of
“We welcome the recent United Nations (UN) report that finds Israel guilty of the crime of genocide in its ongoing lethal aggression in Gaza. The report relied primarily on evidence from the ground in Gaza and statements from the leadership of the Israeli military, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his
The Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry has assured potential witnesses of protection as it begins hearings into allegations of corruption, political interference, and criminality within South Africa’s criminal justice system. Members of law enforcement and other whistleblowers have been urged to seize the opportunity to expose wrongdoing. Legal expert Benedict
Commuters in Mfuleni are frustrated by the 30-day shutdown of taxi routes to Somerset West, following escalating violence between rival taxi associations. From Wednesday, ten routes linking Mfuleni, Khayelitsha, Somerset West, Lwandle, and Nomzamo were closed for 30 days or until the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) and the Cape
By Rachel Mohamed The Western Cape Mobility Department MEC, Isaac Sileku, has decided to close several key taxi routes along the Khayelitsha-Somerset West route to ensure commuter safety due to ongoing violence that poses a threat to the commuters and the community. Speaking to VOC News, Ntobeko Mbingeleli, the interim
By Rachel Mohamed Recently, nearly 5,000 ANC councillors from across the country gathered at FNB Stadium in Nasrec for a Roll Call event. The event was led by party president Cyril Ramaphosa, with Secretary General Fikile Mbalula also addressing the audience. The National Executive Committee (NEC) presented an action plan
A bill headed to Parliament aims to end the rule that forces Members of Parliament to join the exclusive Parmed medical scheme, making medical aid membership voluntary for lawmakers. The proposal, driven by ActionSA, is part of broader calls for lawmakers to experience the same services as the citizens they
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.
