South Africa’s economy showed signs of strengthening in the second quarter of 2025, with GDP rising by 0.8% after marginal growth of 0.1% in the first quarter. Growth was mainly driven by manufacturing, mining, and trade, with household spending and lower imports also contributing. Economist Ulrich Joubert said, “This is
Police in Kraaifontein are investigating three separate double murders following a string of shootings on Tuesday. The latest incident occurred at about 23:40 in Taleman Street, Wallacedene, where two women in their twenties were shot and killed inside a bedroom with gunshot wounds to the head. “Both victims were declared
By Rachel Mohamed South Africa is seeing a rise in murders targeting anti-corruption activists, including lawyers, whistleblowers, investigators, auditors, and journalists. The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) has expressed deep concern over the recent killing of lawyer Bouwer van Niekerk, who was shot last Friday, allegedly due to his
Residents of Steenberg, Overcome Heights, and Seawinds remain on edge following a spate of deadly shootings that have claimed multiple lives in recent days. In the latest incident, two men, aged 24 and 37, were gunned down on an open field in Flute Street, Steenberg, on Monday afternoon. Police spokesperson
By Rachel Mohamed The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) is calling for improved conditions for police officers in South Africa. This comes after the South African Police Service (SAPS) National Commemoration Day was held on Sunday at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, which honoured officers who have died
By Rachel Mohamed This week, Ndifuna Ukwazi invites the public to attend a meeting titled “Councillors’ Imbizo: Reclaiming Democracy from Below.” The event aims to facilitate face-to-face discussions with public officials. Speaking to VOC News, Ntombi Sambu, political organiser at Ndifuna Ukwazi, explained that the organisation operates within a solidarity
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is set to provide updates on the progress of its public hearings, scheduled to begin on 17 September in Pretoria. The commission was established to investigate allegations of corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the broader criminal justice system. Originally planned to
Recent reports indicate that a Burundian national, part of roughly 500 foreign residents, received eviction notices at two Cape Town locations on Wednesday and expressed disappointment with the South African government. The affected residents, previously residing at Wingfield in Maitland and Paint City in Bellville, were initially relocated during the
On day five of the Global Sumud Flotilla’s journey through international waters, South African delegate Fazel Behra told VOC News that the delegation is currently in Tunisia. On Thursday night, 4 September, the group attended a program at a local mosque to commemorate Moulud. Behra explained, “If not tomorrow, then
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.
