By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The Mowbray Muslim Cemetery Board election has concluded, with the 11 elected candidates now confirmed. The election was overseen by a court-appointed Independent Panel following a lengthy legal dispute over the governance of the cemetery. With the election process now complete, attention turns to the establishment of
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia stated that South Africa recorded a decline in several serious crimes between April and June, including murder, carjacking, residential and business robberies, and cash-in-transit heists. However, he warned that crimes affecting women, children and other vulnerable groups remain a major concern. Briefing the media on
Parliament has taken a step towards restoring the Central Drug Authority by appointing a joint sub-committee to review and process nominations for vacancies on the board. The Portfolio Committee on Social Development and the National Council of Provinces’ Select Committee on Social Services established the joint body following months of
By Ragheema Mclean Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says South Africa recorded declines in several serious crime categories between April and June, including murder, carjacking, residential and business robberies, and cash-in-transit heists. However, Cachalia says crimes targeting women, children and other vulnerable groups remain a major concern. He also identified
Security and policing expert Eldred De Klerk says the City of Cape Town needs to clearly demonstrate how granting municipal police investigative powers would strengthen its existing mandate and improve public safety. Speaking to VOC News, De Klerk says the debate should focus less on political disagreements and more on
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane The African National Congress (ANC) has cautiously welcomed recent developments in the ongoing crisis at Nduli Primary School, where learners have been forced to attend classes in shifts and travel long distances after the school’s premises were declared unsafe. The party says it welcomes the Western
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane Following the recent murdering of former Knysna mayor Aubrey Tsengwa, former Knysna Ward 7 councillor Mandla Matiwane, local taxi forum secretary Mandla Tyololo, and a police captain, investigating former Knysna Mayor and African National Congress (ANC) Ward Councillor Tsengwa’s case, Knysna Community Police Forum says they
The Africa Mindset Reset Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, is encouraging a rethink of how the continent approaches its development challenges. The forum brings together leaders, academics and innovators to explore Africa’s economic potential, technological transformation and the importance of stronger continental cooperation. Discussions have focused on the emerging concept of
South African attorney Ziyaad Ebrahim Patel stated that his recent visit to Iran was a significant experience, allowing him to engage with members of civil society, legal professionals and government officials. Patel was in the country after being invited by the Centre for Lawyers, Judicial Experts and Family Consultants 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.
