Following the contestation by the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA) around the venue change for the upcoming Tweede Nuwe Jaar festivities, with the court ruling in their favour on 29 December 2025, the CTMCA’s Sedick Soeker said that the Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association (KKKA) is “in cohorts with the
On Friday, Israel officially recognised the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, marking the first country to do so—a move that may alter regional dynamics and challenge Somalia’s enduring resistance to secession. International relations analyst Dr Oscar Vanheerden told VOC News that the move by Israel
In response to an increase in fires affecting local communities during extreme heat, teams from the humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers remain on standby, with particular attention to an active fire in Capricorn. Community leaders and affected residents notified the teams of the incident. “Access to the site remains
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) and Mothers4Gaza have voiced their discontent after the management of the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden announced that David Scott (The Kiffness), a South African musician and parody artist, is set to perform at Kirstenbosch Gardens. Scott faces backlash
The South African Medical Association Trade Union (SAMATU) Registrars Committee has expressed full support for the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa on the impact of austerity measures on specialist training. The union’s Bokang Motlhaga says that freezing and reducing funded registrar and specialist posts threatens the sustainability of training,
A statement endorsed by 34 pro-Palestine civil society organizations has been issued to express solidarity with pro-Palestine political prisoners currently engaging in hunger strikes in British prisons. Pro-Palestine activists allege that the hunger strikers entered an Elbit Systems factory shop and a Royal Air Force (RAF) base in an effort
In the early hours of this morning, frantic community leaders from the Mbokweni Informal Settlement reached out for urgent help after a devastating fire destroyed many homes, leaving countless families without shelter. The Gift of the Givers teams responded swiftly, showing compassion and solidarity with those affected by this tragedy.
The City has implemented its child safety Identikidz Program during the festive season, registering nearly 12,000 children. The program aims to enhance child safety across 16 beaches in the Mother City. According to the City, more than 11,990 children were tagged within two days. “This initiative is free and will
Today, the 16th of December 2025, South Africa observes Reconciliation Day — a moment to contemplate the nation’s path from Apartheid to unity and social healing. Although the day marks progress, uncertainties continue to loom, and questions still arise as to whether genuine reconciliation has been attained among communities. Speaking
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.
