Fire crews in the Cape Winelands have spent the night battling several wildfires that started over the weekend, with some lines now contained while others continue to burn. The district’s fire services, supported by CapeNature and the Winelands Fire Protection Association, say teams have been kept busy but the situation
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has stated that the report by the Save Table Mountain Coalition on crime statistics at Table Mountain National Park is misleading. According to SANParks spokesperson JP Louw, no official crime statistics have been released. Louw added that objective public records show that, although crime
Former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel has issued a stark warning about obstacles to growth that are holding back the African continent. Manuel delivered the warning during his speech to delegates at the B20 summit in Sandton on Wednesday. This comes as the global business community gathers for the final time
The United Ulema Council of South Africa (UUCSA) has launched a national research initiative aimed at gaining a deeper understanding of the lived experiences, challenges, and aspirations of Muslims across the country. The survey, open to participants nationwide, will collect both demographic information and personal insights to build a comprehensive
As South Africa marked World Children’s Day on Thursday, VOC Breakfast host Ashraf Kenny sat down with newly appointed Western Cape Children’s Commissioner, Sarah Roberts, who officially took office on 1 October. With over 30 years of experience – including 14 years as Acting Magistrate in the Family and Children’s
As the world observes World Children’s Day, the challenges facing South African children have cast a spotlight on how far the country still has to go in protecting its youngest citizens. In recent months, children across the country have been confronted with difficult and often traumatic realities, including increasing incidents
Economists remain split on whether the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will lower or maintain the repo rate at 7%, ahead of its final interest rate announcement of the year on Thursday afternoon. The decision comes as inflation ticked slightly higher in October, rising to 3.6% from
The Trauma Centre for Survivors of Violence and Torture has partnered with Women for Change and other civil society organisations to call for a National Shutdown on 21 November, aiming to raise awareness of the gender-based violence and femicide crisis in South Africa. In an interview with VOC News, Marguerite
Investigative journalist Kyle Cowan offers an unflinching look into South Africa’s criminal underworld in his new book, Mafia Land. Drawing on years of reporting for News24, Cowan traces the complex web connecting organised crime, corruption, and political influence, revealing how these networks quietly shape daily life across the country. Speaking
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.
