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UN report concludes Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

Aneeqa Du Plessis 17 September 2025

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

Madlanga Commission to Protect Whistleblowers as Criminal Justice Corruption Inquiry Begins

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 17 September 2025

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

Mfuleni Taxi Users Frustrated by 30-Day Route Closures Amid Violence

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 17 September 2025

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

Western Cape Mobility Department gives update on the closure of key taxi routes

Aneeqa Du Plessis 16 September 2025

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

President Ramaphosa addressed the Councillor Roll Call at FNB

Aneeqa Du Plessis 16 September 2025

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

Bill Seeks to End Compulsory Medical Aid for MPs

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 16 September 2025

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

Consumers Still Battling Spam Despite Legal Safeguards

Ragheema Mclean 16 September 2025

Across South Africa, consumers continue to be bombarded with unwanted spam emails, SMSes, and calls, often from companies they have already asked to stop contacting them. A recent VOC News poll found that the majority of respondents either block these communications or simply ignore and delete them. Member of the

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.

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