The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has confirmed the detection of avian influenza, commonly referred to as bird flu, in the province. This comes amid recent outbreaks of the virus in chickens in the North West and Mpumalanga provinces. In the Western Cape, a poultry-related case was identified in early
Police have launched an investigation following a carjacking incident in Athlone on Tuesday. According to South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Wesley Twigg, the incident took place in a parking area near a supermarket and medical facility. “According to reports, the victim was sitting in her vehicle when she was
By Rachel Mohamed The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) justice spokesperson, Glynnis Breytenbach, is proposing a bill to amend three sections of the Constitution. The aim is to prevent impeached judges, such as former Judge President John Hlophe and former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, from becoming members of Parliament. Speaking to VOC
By Rachel Mohamed The Independent Development Trust (IDT) has suspended its CEO, Tebogo Malaka, following allegations that she and her spokesperson, Phasha Makgolane, offered Daily Maverick investigative journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh R60,000 in cash to suppress an ongoing investigation by the publication. Speaking to VOC News, Myburgh stated that the alleged
Tech experts have noted that Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek is both competitive and dynamic, urging innovative transformation in South African markets. Tech expert Andrew Johnston told VOC News that, despite limited market awareness in South Africa, DeepSeek has the potential to enable faster and more accurate automation and
Minibus taxis continue to serve as the backbone of public transport in South Africa, transporting millions of commuters each day. While many passengers rely on them for daily travel, opinions about the service vary sharply, with some residents raising concerns over driver behaviour, while others defend the safety and affordability
E-hailing services such as Uber, Bolt, and InDrive have become a daily necessity for many South Africans, offering a convenient alternative to traditional transport. However, as reliance on these platforms grows, so do the risks faced by both drivers and passengers. Concerns over hijackings, robberies, fake profiles, and dangerous pick-up
The South African government has pledged to defend the nation’s trade interests following the U.S. decision to impose a 30% tariff on local exports. Approximately 8% of South Africa’s total exports are directed to the U.S., which is its third-largest trading partner. During a joint media briefing, International Relations and
Residents of Beacon Valley, Mitchells Plain, are reeling after a deadly shooting on Monday afternoon that claimed the life of an adult male, prompting a murder investigation and fears of escalating gang violence in the area. According to South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie, the suspects
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.
