South Africa’s consumer inflation rate eased in March, in line with market expectations. According to Statistics South Africa, the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.7%—down from 3.2% in February—marking the first decline in five months. The main contributors to the annual inflation rate included housing and utilities, food
The Electoral Commission has realigned more than 23,000 voting districts with newly defined ward boundaries in preparation for next year’s local government elections. This move follows the completion of the first phase of the municipal demarcation process by the Municipal Demarcation Board. According to the Commission, aligning voting districts with
By Daanyaal Matthews The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) will soon head to Robben Island—not by ferry, but by swimming—to raise funds for humanitarian aid through Gift of the Givers. Swimmers will take part in a relay from Robben Island to Blouberg, covering a distance of nearly 8km. All proceeds raised
South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago has called on the G20 to refine its priorities and streamline its processes, warning that the forum risks becoming bogged down by complexity. Delivering a keynote address at the Brookings Institution in Washington during the Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank,
Economists have raised concerns about the sustainability of the 0.5% VAT increase set to take effect at the beginning of May. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced the hike as part of the revised fiscal framework, but the move has triggered significant political and public backlash. This week, the DA and
Several organisations are preparing to host a mass demonstration on Saturday, 3 May, to highlight the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Ali Komape, Communications and Campaigns Manager at Africa4Palestine, said the event forms part of the global “Week for Palestine” campaign. “This is an annual international initiative, held between 1 and
As parents await the outcome of their admission applications for the 2026 academic year, Equal Education is set to appear in court on Tuesday to challenge the Western Cape Education Department’s (WCED) admissions processes, which they argue do not adequately support learners from disadvantaged communities. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on
The Muslim community is mourning the passing of Sheikh Shakir Achmat, a founding member of Voice of the Cape Radio, Imam of the Vredenburg Masjid, and respected educator in the areas of Vredenburg and Paarl. Sheikh Ebrahim Gabriels described him as one of the greatest Imams of our time—someone who
“We deeply value the widespread global movement and the massive popular demonstrations that have taken place across Arab and Islamic countries, as well as in Western, Asian, and American cities and capitals denouncing and rejecting the crimes and genocidal war being waged against our Palestinian people and expressing solidarity with
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.
