Following celebrations over the record pass rate for the 2025 Matric exams, education analysts are calling for a closer look at what these outcomes really signify for the Western Cape. While high pass rates are often seen as evidence of effective education delivery, analysts are questioning whether the figures can
Prosecutors have announced that a self-identified preacher in Kenya, linked to a notorious starvation cult responsible for more than 400 deaths, will face charges related to an additional 52 deaths in a separate village. The incident, which attracted international attention in 2023, involved hundreds of deaths in what has been
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry resumed its public hearings on Monday morning. President Cyril Ramaphosa established the commission in 2025 to investigate allegations of corruption within the Gauteng criminal justice system. The claims were disclosed by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in July. Speaking to VOC News, organised crime expert
Amid ongoing aggression in Kashmir, with Indian troops occupying certain areas, Kashmiri leader Asya Andrabi, along with other Kashmiri prisoners of conscience, has been in detention for eight years without trial. Speaking to VOC News, Chairman of the South African Kashmir Action Group (SAKAG), Salman Khan, said that since 2019,
The City’s law enforcement agencies apprehended over 400 individuals last week and imposed over 97,100 fines. The City’s JP Smith described the steep increase in the number of arrests as notable for enforcement agencies, while also noting the “payday phenomenon.” “Drunk driving arrests in the past week accounted for nearly
Healthcare Workers for Palestine (HCW4P) and Global South Against Xenophobia (GSAX), together with other civil society organisations, have issued a statement urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene to protect the life of hunger striker Umer Khalid. Khalid has been on a hunger strike for 14 consecutive days and, as of
Recent reports indicate that the Kashmir government has requested all mosques to submit information regarding their imams. The move has raised concerns among local communities, who view it as a measure that unfairly targets mosques and innocent Kashmiris. Speaking to VOC News, Southeast Asia analyst and Kashmiri activist Salman Khan
The United Ulema Council of South Africa (UUCSA) has initiated a nationwide survey of the Muslim community to gain deeper insights into the realities, challenges, and aspirations of Muslims throughout the communities. Speaking to VOC News, Moulana Sulaiman Ravat, Deputy Secretary General of UUCSA, mentioned that the survey aims to
Early reports indicate that 33 undocumented minors apprehended at the Beitbridge Border Post are now under the supervision of the Department of Social Development. The Border Management Authority (BMA) confirmed that the children, aged between four and 15, were discovered in a vehicle travelling from South Africa to Zimbabwe on
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.
