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UNISA and Makerere University sign MoU to advance teaching and learning

Aneeqa Du Plessis 15 January 2025

UNISA and Makerere University in Uganda have partnered to enhance teaching, learning, and community engagement. The institutions signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate strategically. Speaking at Makerere’s graduation ceremony, UNISA Vice-Chancellor Professor Puleng LenkaBula highlighted the partnership’s role in advancing African scholars. “We aim to elevate Indigenous knowledge systems

The IEB announces a whopping 98.47% pass rate with the Class of 2024

Kouthar Sambo 15 January 2025

By Kouthar Sambo The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) announced earlier in the week a whopping 98.47% pass rate with the Class of 2024. According to the IEB, this remains to be the “highest pass rate in five years.” National pass rate The national matric pass rate is 87.3% in 2024,

Retail giants told to play fair with fresh produce while price wars continue

Aneeqa Du Plessis 15 January 2025

The Competition Commission has directed major retailers to price fresh produce per 100 grams to simplify price comparisons for consumers. This follows an inquiry exposing inefficiencies, monopolies, and barriers for small farmers in the R53 billion fresh produce market. Retailers have 12 months to comply. Sipho Ngwema, Head of Communication,

Samatu warns of public healthcare crisis

Aneeqa Du Plessis 14 January 2025

By Rachel Mohamed The South African Medical Association Trade Union (SAMATU) has voiced its concern and frustration regarding the ongoing issue of unemployed doctors who have completed their community service, a situation that remains unresolved despite numerous calls for action. Speaking on VOC’s Breakfast Show, Dr. Nkateko Mnisi, the Deputy

The former Polish President of the ICC slams Poland’s decision to protect Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu from the Court’s arrest warrant

Kouthar Sambo 14 January 2025

By Kouthar Sambo The former Polish President of the International Criminal Court (ICC) slammed Poland’s decision to protect Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu from the Court’s arrest warrant should he decide to attend a commemoration of the liberation of Auschwitz. This comes after the ICC issued arrest warrants in November for Israeli Prime

Historic 87.3% matric pass rate for 2024 as Western Cape celebrates record growth

Ragheema Mclean 14 January 2025

The Department of Basic Education has released the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results for 2024, announcing an historic pass rate of 87.3%. Over 615,000 learners passed their matric exams — the highest number ever recorded in South Africa’s history. The Western Cape ranked fifth among provinces with an 86.6% pass

The documented Palestinian death toll reaches over 46,580 people killed

Kouthar Sambo 13 January 2025

By Kouthar Sambo The Gaza Ministry of Health reported that the documented Palestinian death toll has now reached over 46,580 people killed since October 7, 2023. Speaking on VOC’s Breakfast show on Monday, Hassan Aslam Shad, an international lawyer, a graduate of Harvard Law School, and the first Pakistani to

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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