By Mogamat Amén Strydom With Cape Town battered by relentless winds, soaring temperatures, and dangerously dry conditions, the city has entered one of its most volatile fire seasons in recent years. Speaking to VOC News, Jermaine Carelse, spokesperson for the City’s Fire and Rescue Services, warned that the combination of
The National Sea Rescue Institute responded to multiple near-drowning incidents in Kleinmond and Rooi Els over the weekend. Two girls, aged 10 and 11, one from De Doorns and the other from Touws River, were treated for non-fatal drowning symptoms at the Kleinmond Lagoon. They had been walking through shallow
Quality assurance body Umalusi has confirmed that the staggered marking of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, which began on 18 November, is on track to conclude on 18 December. According to Umalusi CEO Dr Mafu Rakometsi, the process will move into the next phase immediately afterward, with the
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) has warned that a culture of zero tolerance for corruption is vital for a just and equitable South Africa, citing its new research showing how widespread and “normalised” corrupt practices have become. According to HSRC researcher Steven Gordon, a significant portion of South Africans
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has outlined two major plans aimed at overhauling public transport and strengthening local economic activity, following Council’s approval on Thursday. City Council has adopted the City’s Rail Business Plan, which sets the stage for negotiations with national government on devolving passenger rail to the City.
South Africa generates an estimated 900,000 tonnes of disposable nappy waste every year, with each nappy taking up to 500 years to decompose. This growing waste stream is placing immense pressure on an already strained waste management system, particularly in rural and informal communities. Dr Marc Kalina, from the University
For the first time since the dawn of democratic governance in South Africa, the Presidency will become directly answerable to a dedicated parliamentary oversight committee. This follows the National Assembly’s adoption on Tuesday of new rules enabling the creation of an oversight body to which the president, deputy president, and
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi has accused retired deputy chief Revo Spies of lying and presenting forged documents during his testimony at the Madlanga Commission. Mkhwanazi took the stand on Wednesday, where he detailed the breakdown of trust between himself and Spies, and responded to allegations involving
The Western Cape Education department is introducing new measures from the 2026 school year to strengthen getting early learning. The Foundation Phase pupils will continue getting extra weekly time for reading and mathematics. “Given the positive feedback from our schools, the national Department of Basic Education recommended the implementation of
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.
