Online shopping has become part of everyday life for many South Africans, offering convenience and access to a wider range of products. However, for many consumers, that convenience can quickly turn into frustration. From fake online stores and misleading advertisements to delayed deliveries, damaged goods and refund disputes, online shopping
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has welcomed government’s decision to investigate more than 6,200 state-owned residential properties occupied by government officials, describing the move as a long-overdue step towards improving accountability and protecting taxpayers’ money. The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure recently launched an investigation into 6,238 state-owned
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane A farm workers’ rights advocate, Billy Classen, has raised concerns about the growing number of long-term farm worker families facing eviction as agricultural land is converted into lifestyle estates and residential developments. He said many families have lived and worked on farms for generations, only to
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane Pastor Anoiske of the Spirit Revelation Ecclesia Church has penned down a hard-hitting letter to the City of Cape Town saying that they have received no formal notification of bid rejection, satisfaction of sale process requirements, or transaction termination. This follows Hill-Lewis’s public statements on live
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane The Public Servants Association stated that calls to dissolve the Public Investment Corporation board are premature and risk undermining good governance. The union argues the board should be allowed to complete its investigations without political interference, following recent suspensions. Speaking to VOC News, the Public Servants
Police have seized firearms, ammunition and drugs with an estimated street value of R10 million during a raid on an apartment in Richwood, Bothasig on Sunday. A 29-year-old man was arrested after Crime Intelligence officers acted on information that an apartment in Silvia Street was allegedly being used by a
As South Africans continue to grapple with the rising cost of living, electricity prices remain one of the biggest financial burdens on households and businesses. With repeated tariff increases placing added pressure on consumers, calls are growing for reforms to make electricity more affordable and strengthen the country’s energy security.
Recent radiological contamination incidents at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station have renewed concerns about the safety and long-term operation of South Africa’s only nuclear power plant. The incidents occurred during maintenance work on Unit 2 between 30 June and 7 July, shortly after the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) approved a
The Public Servants Association (PSA) stated that calls to dissolve the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) board are premature and could undermine good governance. The union believes the board should be allowed to complete its investigations without political interference following recent suspensions. Speaking to VOC News, PSA spokesperson Claude Naicker explained
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.
