The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) continues to face mounting criticism over delays in payments, poor service delivery, and accessibility issues that leave many vulnerable workers without the critical financial relief they need. A recent VOC News poll found that 90% of respondents have experienced, or know someone who has experienced,
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has raised alarm over a surge in misinformation circulating on social media regarding social grant payments. This follows the spread of a message claiming that the agency would issue double payments to beneficiaries this month. SASSA has dismissed the claims as false, urging
South Africans are increasingly concerned about the rise of intrusive gambling, alcohol, and cannabis advertising and its impact on vulnerable communities. These industries spend millions annually on marketing campaigns that dominate public spaces, social media platforms, and even television and radio, often reaching young audiences and communities already grappling with
Over the weekend, two separate deadly shootings in Lavender Hill and Steenberg claimed two lives and left others wounded, leaving the communities reeling. On Friday evening, Steenberg police responded to a shooting incident in Grens Way, where the body of a 53-year-old man was found inside a bedroom with multiple
South Africa has been removed from the infamous greylist following over two years of rigorous examination by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Speaking to VOC News, economist Ulrich Joubert says the cost of borrowing in international financial markets will be less in the coming months and years. “This is
Several countries have reinforced policies around the banning or restrictions of hijabs in public spaces. France has been known for banning full-face veiling in 2011, while a government college in Karnataka barred Muslim students from entering the campus wearing hijabs in January 2022. These restrictions have also extended to Portugal
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has withdrawn claims made against former minister Bheki Cele. Earlier, Mkhwanazi had alleged that Cele shared bank details with Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala. Recent reports indicate that Advocate Norman Arendse, the evidence leader, said the analysis team obtained the bank account number incorrectly, leading to the
Western Cape Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku has launched the Mini-bus Taxi Executive Leadership Program at the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business. The six-month initiative aims to develop ethical, innovative, and future-ready taxi industry leaders by combining academic learning with community projects. The program emphasizes self-leadership, collaboration, and
By Rachel Mohamed Because of the sensitivity of the case, the names of the sources used in this article are fictitious in order to protect their identities; they are unable to reveal their names for safety and security reasons. The communities of Nyanga and Brown’s Farm in Philippi remain shaken
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.
