The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is once again exploring the possibility of introducing electronic voting (e-voting), with the proposal currently in the policy development phase. While the initiative is being positioned as a step toward modernising South Africa’s electoral process, it has sparked mixed reactions from the
Cape Town’s Cape Flats continues to be the epicentre of South Africa’s violent crime crisis, with four of the country’s top five deadliest police precincts located in the area. This follows the release of the latest national crime statistics, which reveal a troubling picture of gang-related violence and persistent community
Undocumented children of immigrants in South Africa have a constitutional right to education, yet many remain excluded from essential school nutrition programmes. Speaking on PM Drive, education activist Hendrick Makaneta expressed concern over how these learners are often overlooked due to budget constraints linked to documentation. “Majority of our children
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has identified approximately 210,000 social grant recipients who may have failed to fully disclose additional sources of income, potentially breaching the conditions of their grant eligibility. This discovery follows a joint review conducted by SASSA and registered credit bureaus, which found that several
The latest quarterly crime statistics paint a grim picture of the Western Cape’s gun violence crisis, with over 2,000 people shot and 1,068 murders recorded between January and March this year. Although the murder rate has slightly declined—44 fewer deaths compared to the same period last year—the province remains home
By Daanyaal Matthews Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has released the fourth quarter crime statistics, showing a decrease in major crimes such as murder, attempted murder, and common assault. However, an increase in rape cases has triggered a 90-day government blitz to address gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide. Speaking on VOC’s
South African National Parks (SANParks) is once again reminding visitors to Table Mountain National Park to adhere to safety guidelines to ensure a secure and enjoyable experience. This follows the recent rescue of two young women in separate incidents over the weekend on Signal Hill and Lion’s Head after they
The Bishop Lavis Crime Prevention Forum (BLCPF) has raised the alarm following the release of the latest quarterly crime statistics, which show the precinct consistently ranking among the top 30 nationally and provincially across several serious crime categories. Forum Chairperson Graham Lindhorst said the figures reflect a deeply concerning pattern
A 28-year-old man is expected to appear in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on charges of intimidation following his arrest in Germiston, Ekurhuleni. Hawks spokesperson Thandi Mbambo reported that the suspect was taken into custody on Friday (23 May) and transported to Cape Town over the weekend. The charges relate
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.
