On Tuesday, Iran announced its intention to halt oil exports from the Gulf amid its ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, directly contradicting President Trump’s assertion that the conflict was nearing resolution. Oil prices surged after Iranian attacks on shipping led to the closure of the strategic Strait
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says preparations for the National Health Insurance (NHI) are progressing rapidly despite a court decision to suspend its implementation. In the latest update, Motsoaledi noted that at least 14 cases are currently before the courts challenging the implementation of the government’s strategy for universal health access.
The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court has sentenced a 47-year-old man to 15 years in prison for raping one man and attempting to rape another at a shelter in Akasia. The offences occurred in the shelter’s bathroom in July and November 2023, during a period when Niel Klein and both victims were
Unverified reports have claimed that Russia and China plan to provide Iran with arms amid ongoing warfare against the U.S. and Israel. The veracity of these reports has been questioned due to conflicting remarks from various sources. Middle East Eye published a report stating that three officials aware of the
A report by Gun Free South Africa (GFSA) indicates that the recent crime statistics concerning unlawful firearms and ammunition are a cause for significant concern. Data from the third quarter of the financial year show that 57% of homicides in the Western Cape involved the use of firearms. Provincial authorities
With rising tensions in the Middle East, Israel intensifies its aggression in Beirut, Lebanon. This follows Hezbollah’s rocket fire in Israel in response to attacks on Iran earlier this week. The Israeli occupation has been assaulting Lebanon prior to the attack on Iran, amidst a supposed ceasefire agreement with Lebanon
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry described the medical certificate submitted by alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi as “useless” and indicated that it would consider serious measures against witnesses who do not cooperate. Mogotsi made a brief appearance before the commission on Wednesday morning to explain his absence on Monday. Speaking
Israeli and U.S. forces persist in their attack on Iran, which includes a strike on the Iranian state media, while the death toll increases to 787 individuals, according to the Iranian Red Crescent Society. Similarly, the Israeli occupation is escalating aerial assaults on Lebanon and has initiated a fresh ground
The Muslim community of Strand is set to convene this coming Friday to break their fast to sounds of Quranic recitation and nasheeds. Speaking to VOC News, Lateefa Tambala, head convener of Strand for Palestine, remarked that the event was successful last year, prompting the community to continue in the
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.
