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Public Trust Frays Amid Explosive Police Corruption Allegations

South Africans are once again grappling with the shock and gravity of alleged high-level corruption, following explosive claims made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. In a widely publicised press conference, Mkhwanazi alleged the existence of a deeply entrenched criminal syndicate involving politicians, elements within the National

HPCSA Cracks Down on Illegal Practices in the Healthcare Sector

The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to identifying and addressing illegal practices within the healthcare sector. Between April and June this year, five unregistered practitioners were arrested. The most recent arrest involved a Congolese national, Basa Bafumba-Nkoy, who was apprehended for practising without registration

Workers urged to preserve retirement funds under new Two-Pot System

Labour lawyer Michael Bagraim is advising South African workers to avoid withdrawing from their retirement savings unless absolutely necessary. This follows the implementation of the Two-Pot Retirement System, which was signed into law in September last year. Since then, over R57 billion has been paid out to more than 3.5

Experts Warn of Rising Child Kidnappings and Human Trafficking in SA

South Africa continues to grapple with the grim realities of kidnappings and human trafficking, with children often the primary targets. On Tuesday, VOC News welcomed criminologist Bianca van Aswegen from Missing Children South Africa unpacked the disturbing trends, root causes, and how communities can help address this growing crisis. Van

Eskom Delays Koeberg Unit 1 Restart to End of August

Eskom has confirmed that Unit 1 of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station in Cape Town will be operational again by the end of August. This month was originally scheduled for the 930-megawatt unit to return to service. The delay is part of the second phase of the plant’s long-term operation

Minister Gwarube Highlights Boost in ECD Funding as Key Education Priority

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has emphasised the importance of funding Early Childhood Development (ECD), describing it as one of the department’s five key priorities for the years ahead. According to Gwarube, the ECD Conditional Grant for the 2025–2026 fiscal year has been increased to more than R1.7 billion. Of

Cold Front Set to Bring Rain and Thunderstorms to Large Parts of South Africa

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning ahead of a cold front expected to sweep across several parts of the country later this week. The Western Cape is expected to bear the brunt of the system, with rain and thundershowers forecast from Thursday. In recent weeks, Cape

SASSA Flags 210,000 Beneficiaries Over Undisclosed Income in Nationwide Grant Review

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that 210,000 grant recipients failed to disclose additional sources of income during a nationwide screening process conducted in collaboration with registered credit bureaus. SASSA CEO Themba Matlou emphasized that the review forms part of the agency’s mandate to uphold the Social

Fisher’s Movement for Change demands urgent action from the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment over the fisheries crisis

The Fisher’s Movement for Change held a protest at Hout Bay Harbour on Monday, urging the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Dion George, to address irregularities within the fishing industry. This protest follows the organisation’s ongoing attempts to communicate its demands regarding the crisis facing fisheries. Approximately 60

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