By Lee Yandra Paulsen Minister of Agriculture Willie Aucamp says an out-of-court settlement has brought an end to the legal dispute over the procurement and distribution of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines. Agricultural organisations Sakeliga, Saai, and Free State Agriculture argued that farmers should be allowed to procure vaccines directly instead of
The Mitchells Plain Safety and Development Forum (MPSDF) has condemned Wednesday night’s mass shooting in Tafelsig, describing it as a senseless act of violence and renewing its commitment to strengthening community safety initiatives. The statement comes as Western Cape police investigate two separate mass shootings that claimed the lives of
South Africans are continuing to feel the pressure of rising food costs, while reports of changing ownership at township spaza shops have raised concerns about the affordability of basic food items such as bread. Speaking to VOC News, National Agricultural Marketing Council Agricultural Trade Economist Thabile Nkunjana said reports of
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Environmental justice organisation The Green Connection has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to provide clarity on reports that Israeli-owned Navitas Petroleum could become the operator of offshore oil and gas exploration Block 1 CBK in the Orange Basin off South Africa’s West Coast. The organisation said the
By Ragheema Mclean Gun Free South Africa has called on the government to intensify efforts to curb the circulation of illegal firearms as the country marks Gun Destruction Day, following two deadly mass shootings in Cape Town that claimed seven lives. Western Cape police are investigating two separate shootings in
By Ragheema Mclean Long waiting times, overcrowded emergency centres and staff shortages have left many South Africans frustrated with the state of public healthcare. However, health experts argue that while the system is under immense strain, it is inaccurate to describe it as “collapsed”. In the Western Cape, where hospitals
By Odwa Mkentane Western Cape police are investigating two separate mass shooting incidents that occurred on Wednesday evening, in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain, and Philippi East. The attacks claimed the lives of seven people and left five others injured. Police spokesperson Andre Traut says while the incidents occurred within minutes of
National Treasury says municipalities must adopt realistic budgets and agree on sustainable repayment plans with creditors before withheld funding can be released, following its decision to temporarily withhold R13.5 billion in July equitable share transfers to 69 municipalities that failed to comply with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). Speaking
The South African National Zakah Fund (SANZAF) has rejected claims made in a Hawks media statement that two people arrested in connection with an alleged fraud case were directors of the organisation. The response follows the arrest of a 41-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman, who are expected to appear
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.
