A collective of healthcare workers from diverse backgrounds across South Africa has strongly condemned the growing wave of xenophobic rhetoric and actions directed at migrants and refugees, warning of the serious humanitarian and public health consequences that could result. “Our support for the plight of the Palestinian people has made
Responding to questions regarding the repatriation of foreign national inmates to their countries of origin, the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, Kgomotso Ramolobeng, stated that foreign nationals granted parole following approval by the National Council for Correctional Services (NCCS) and the Minister will remain in correctional facilities
The chairperson of the Select Committee on Security and Justice, Jane Mananiso, has stated that R1.6 billion has been allocated towards tackling gender-related crimes. Speaking in Parliament under the theme of “Deepening the values of peace, justice, safety, and security”, the chairperson of the Select Committee reported that support would
Ceasefire negotiations currently underway in Egypt are facing a significant obstacle as pressure mounts on Palestinian factions and mediators to agree to far-reaching conditions for any future deal. The talks have come under renewed scrutiny following comments by Nickolay Mladenov, the high representative of the so-called “Board of Peace”, who
As millions of South Africans grapple with rising living costs, unemployment, and economic hardship, questions are being raised about the extensive benefits enjoyed by members of the national executive. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 32 ministers receive far more than their annual salary of R2.79 million. Their state-funded benefits include two official
The Voice of the Cape’s much-anticipated annual Muharram Khatam will commence on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, bringing together renowned huffaath and listeners in a spiritually uplifting programme marking the start of the Islamic New Year. As part of its longstanding tradition, the station will host a series of Qur’an recitations
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says more than 3.3 million voters are registered in the Western Cape and is encouraging eligible citizens who have not yet registered, as well as voters who have recently moved, to update their details during the voter registration drive. IEC Provincial Electoral Officer Michael Hendrickse
Residents in parts of Cape Town continue to face electricity disruptions as Eskom works to clear a growing fault restoration backlog in areas including Delft and Khayelitsha. The state-owned enterprise (SOE) has reported that a surge in vandalism, theft, and illegal electricity connections is hindering their restoration efforts. According to
Judgement has been reserved in the Western Cape High Court following the conclusion of final arguments in the legal dispute between Cape Union Mart executive chairperson Philip Krawitz and the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) over boycott-related protests linked to the Israel-Gaza conflict. Outside court on Thursday, pro-Palestinian supporters gathered peacefully,
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.
