By Rachel Mohamed The Ashley Kriel Memorial Cypher is scheduled to take place on Friday, 11 July 2025, at the Castle of Good Hope to honour the life and legacy of the anti-apartheid activist. This event will additionally recognise progress among the youth today under the theme “Roots, Culture, Heritage,
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) announced total fines of nearly R120 million in the past financial year. This figure represents a decline from the previous year, mainly due to the absence of a large-scale fraud case like Steinhoff. The FSCA emphasised its ongoing efforts to enhance market integrity and
Police have registered an attempted murder case following a brutal road rage stabbing incident in Maitland. An attack that was captured on video and widely circulated on social media sparked public outrage. The incident occurred on 26 June 2025, at approximately 15:30 at the corner of Canon Road and Voortrekker
The Western Cape Provincial Disaster Management Centre will remain on high alert ahead of severe weather conditions expected to hit the province from Friday. Anton Bredell, Provincial MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, said preparations are underway to mitigate the risks posed by the forecasted storm. “These
A devastating fire tore through parts of the Mfuleni community early on Wednesday morning, destroying several vital community structures, including the Mfuleni Masjid, Community Centre, feeding scheme, and the Imam’s home. Spokesperson for the mosque, Isghaan Higgins, described the incident as a heartbreaking loss, with the community now urgently appealing
U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that negotiations to end the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza are “going along very well.” This remark came as he hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, D.C. During an interview on VOC’s PM Drive show, Anwar Jhetam from the Media Review Network
The Fire and Rescue Service of the City of Cape Town reported that between June 27 and Sunday, July 6, it attended to 74 events involving pedestrians and 162 motor vehicle accidents. Furthermore, law enforcement officials issued more than 3,200 notifications for a variety of offences and made 91 arrests.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has acknowledged public commentary surrounding its ongoing social grants review process. The Agency stressed that the review aimed to verify the eligibility of beneficiaries suspected of having undeclared additional income. SASSA emphasised that the process is aimed at ensuring that only qualifying individuals
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has called for an urgent, independent commission of inquiry into explosive allegations of corruption involving top officials in policing, the judiciary, and correctional services. This comes after KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi made public claims implicating high-ranking figures, including Police Minister Senzo
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.
