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SAVE THE AUWAL | Experts weigh in on gentrification in Bo-Kaap

Ragheema Mclean 21 February 2025

As the debate over the proposed hotel next to the historic Auwal Masjid intensifies, a special roundtable discussion hosted by veteran journalist Shafiq Morton has further unpacked the complexities surrounding development, gentrification, and heritage preservation in Bo-Kaap. This discussion builds on previous conversations where community leaders, residents, and political figures

Budget delay sparks concern over provincial budget adjustments

Ragheema Mclean 21 February 2025

For the first time since 1994, the national Budget Speech has been delayed due to disagreements among Cabinet ministers in the Government of National Unity (GNU). The disagreement centers around a proposed two-percentage-point hike to VAT, prompting the speech to be rescheduled for 12 March 2025. Now, Finance Minister Godongwana

Nersa approves Eskom’s tariff restructuring plan

Aneeqa Du Plessis 20 February 2025

Energy regulator Nersa has approved Eskom’s retail tariff plan, requiring solar PV users to pay fixed charges. To ease the impact, the charges will be phased in over three years from the first of April. Eskom will restructure tariffs to align with updated cost drivers and prepare for a competitive

University of Cape Town’s response to protest action

Aneeqa Du Plessis 20 February 2025

By Rachel Mohamed Protests have erupted at the University of Cape Town (UCT) as frustrated students voice their concerns over issues related to financial exclusion, student debt, and accommodation. These grievances have disrupted lectures during the first week of the semester. In response to the ongoing protests, the university’s executive

African Union continues pursuit of Africa Credit Rating Agency

Daanyaal Matthews 20 February 2025

The African Union continued its mission to establish the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), which aims to illuminate knowledge on African economies to further investment into African states, which has routinely been hindered by damning credit scores from multinational credit agencies. This makes the establishment of AfCRA crucial to the

Budget Speech delay sparks political and economic debate

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 20 February 2025

The postponement of the Budget Speech is an unprecedented move in a year of international significance for South Africa, particularly with the upcoming G20 Summit. This delay raises concerns about the political and economic implications for the government. Speaking on VOC’s NewsBeat on Thursday, Professor Patrick Bond, a political economist

VOC launches the Pre-Eid market in 2025

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 20 February 2025

The much-loved VOC Pre-Eid pop-up market will bring smiles to many this year as Team VOC is working around the clock to ensure that the pre-Eid market has something for everyone! Join the team on the 22nd and 23rd of March at Portavue Primary School, where you would be able

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.

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