Newly elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has received warm congratulations from South Africans and Capetonians alike. The 34-year-old, who made history as the city’s first Muslim mayor and the first of Indian descent, spent part of his childhood in Cape Town. Mamdani moved to Cape Town in 1996
The African Diaspora Forum in South Africa has urged government officials, civil society, and migrant communities to quickly convene a Migrant Indaba. The Indaba aims to address the complex migration laws by developing joint strategies for better migration management, integration, and resource use. According to Bongani Mkwananzi, secretary of the
Animal welfare group Four Paws has called on communities to consider pets and wildlife when using fireworks for Guy Fawkes. Guy Fawkes is commemorated every year on 5 November, although it lacks official recognition in South Africa, many neighborhoods still engage in informal firework activities. Speaking to VOC News, Tanya
With the festive season approaching, Western Cape residents are being urged to exercise caution at the province’s popular beaches, particularly at the eight Blue Flag beaches, including Camps Bay, Clifton 4th, and Muizenberg. The Blue Flag designation is an internationally recognized status awarded to beaches that meet strict safety, environmental,
For decades, trade unions have stood as the cornerstone of workers’ rights in South Africa, advocating for fair wages, safer working conditions, and broader social justice. Their legacy is deeply tied to the country’s struggle for equality and democracy. But as the world of work evolves, shaped by automation, the
Police have launched an investigation following a mass shooting in Philippi East on Tuesday night that left three men dead. According to SAPS spokesperson Colonel Andrè Traut, detectives from the Serious and Violent Crime Unit have been assigned to the case and are pursuing all leads to identify and apprehend
By Rachel Mohamed Weeks after collapsing while testifying at the Madlanga Commission, SAPS Crime Intelligence head Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo has returned to the witness box. Khumalo, whose illness is unknown, previously detailed the work of the Political Killings Task Team. His return comes amid reports of an alleged hit
The North Gauteng High Court has set new deadlines that will provide additional time for public feedback on the proposed electricity costs, giving residents and businesses a greater opportunity to influence the final decision. The court recently ruled that the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (NERSA) public consultation process
Twelve-year-old kickboxer Tatum Monis from Mitchell’s Plain has returned home a national champion after clinching gold at the RCFA National Kickboxing Championships in Vanderbijlpark. Her club, the Mitchell’s Plain Kickboxing Club, achieved a clean sweep, with all six of its fighters winning gold despite enduring a devastating setback just weeks
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.
