Commuters in Mfuleni are frustrated by the 30-day shutdown of taxi routes to Somerset West, following escalating violence between rival taxi associations. From Wednesday, ten routes linking Mfuleni, Khayelitsha, Somerset West, Lwandle, and Nomzamo were closed for 30 days or until the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) and the Cape
By Rachel Mohamed The Western Cape Mobility Department MEC, Isaac Sileku, has decided to close several key taxi routes along the Khayelitsha-Somerset West route to ensure commuter safety due to ongoing violence that poses a threat to the commuters and the community. Speaking to VOC News, Ntobeko Mbingeleli, the interim
By Rachel Mohamed Recently, nearly 5,000 ANC councillors from across the country gathered at FNB Stadium in Nasrec for a Roll Call event. The event was led by party president Cyril Ramaphosa, with Secretary General Fikile Mbalula also addressing the audience. The National Executive Committee (NEC) presented an action plan
A bill headed to Parliament aims to end the rule that forces Members of Parliament to join the exclusive Parmed medical scheme, making medical aid membership voluntary for lawmakers. The proposal, driven by ActionSA, is part of broader calls for lawmakers to experience the same services as the citizens they
Across South Africa, consumers continue to be bombarded with unwanted spam emails, SMSes, and calls, often from companies they have already asked to stop contacting them. A recent VOC News poll found that the majority of respondents either block these communications or simply ignore and delete them. Member of the
Following ongoing tensions between rival taxi organisations, the Western Cape Government announced on Friday the closure of several routes between Khayelitsha, Lwandle, Mfuleni, and Somerset West for 30 days. “The Safety and Security Directorate has been monitoring routes since tensions escalated. With the closures, our enforcement services will work through
“President Trump’s comments regarding the recent attack on Gaza City and the status of prisoners display a clear preference toward one narrative and reflect an inconsistency in addressing the humanitarian impact, including the harm to civilians in the Gaza Strip, many of whom are women and children.” According to the
The International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) landmark climate opinion could significantly strengthen the legal battle South African communities are waging against offshore oil and gas exploration by companies such as Shell and TotalEnergies. The ruling has sparked critical conversations around environmental justice, state accountability, and the future of fossil fuel
By Rachel Mohamed In celebration of Heritage Month, the University of Cape Town (UCT) held the official renaming ceremony for the Sarah Baartman Hall last week. This event honors the legacy of Sarah Baartman. According to UCT spokesperson Elijah Moholola, the renaming follows a historic decision made by the UCT
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.
