Concerns are mounting over the state of South Africa’s education system, with experts warning that persistent shortcomings could have long-term consequences for the country’s social and economic development. A recent VOC News poll revealed that all respondents 100% felt the education system is not adequately structured to support learners. Senior
The Department of Social Development will roll out its new online registration and compliance monitoring system for non-profit organisations (NPOs) from Monday. The initiative forms part of the department’s broader strategy to digitise services in order to improve efficiency, accessibility, and accountability. According to departmental spokesperson Lumka Oliphant, the system
The Referendum Party has welcomed an urgent interdict granted by the Western Cape High Court, which bars intimidation by taxi associations and compels them to comply with the law. The move follows a surge of taxi-related violence that has left several commuters dead and wounded in Philippi, Khayelitsha, Macassar, and
By Rachel Mohamed The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has announced its intention to appeal the Equality Court’s decision against its leader, Julius Malema, to the Supreme Court of Appeal. This comes after the court found Malema guilty of hate speech and incitement to violence. The case originates from Malema’s speech
Domestic and gender-based violence continues to be among the most urgent crises in South Africa, yet survivors are still being failed by the justice system. Many face secondary trauma when reporting cases at police stations, endure long court delays, or watch perpetrators evade justice. Speaking to VOC News, feminist lawyer
By Rachel Mohamed Eco-justice groups argue that the government is advancing fossil fuel projects that contradict climate targets. Green Connection and Natural Justice assert that securing South Africa’s shift towards a fair energy and economic future continues to be a challenging endeavour. Earlier this month, the Western Cape High Court
By Rachel Mohamed The Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) has once more challenged the National Health Insurance Act (NHI) by filing a legal complaint at the constitutional court. The organisation claims that Parliament failed to ensure adequate public participation and that the Act, in its current form, jeopardises South Africa’s
Early reports have noted that President Cyril Ramaphosa hopes to increase ties in the business sphere with China, as the country is keen to expand its business operations in South Africa. He was also joined by a high-level business delegation. According to recent reports, Japan is one of South Africa’s
Several disability organisations staged a picket outside the Cape Town Civic Centre on Monday in protest against planned cuts to the Dial-a-Ride service. The city announced earlier this month that, from 8 September, the service will be restricted to wheelchair users and people with severe walking impairments. MMC for Urban
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.
