Former Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor has expressed deep concern about the state of the African National Congress (ANC), saying the party has declined to the point that many South Africans now view it with “contempt” and “horror and shame.” She urged the ANC to produce selfless
The Western Cape government has condemned the latest wave of deadly violence tied to the taxi industry. On Monday, nine people, six taxi drivers and three passengers, were shot in two separate incidents in Philippi East and Khayelitsha. In a separate attack in Macassar on Tuesday morning, two individuals succumbed
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed it will begin rolling out biometric enrolment for all social grant beneficiaries from September. The new system aims to strengthen security, prevent fraud, and ensure grants are paid directly to rightful recipients. Beneficiaries will be required to register their fingerprints and
A dead body was discovered at Sea Point Promenade earlier this morning, prompting police to investigate a murder. According to SAPS Spokesperson Captain F. C. van Wyk, Sea Point police have registered an inquest for an investigation into an incident that occurred around 07:00 at the Promenade grass area near
Local authorities have launched an investigation into three counts of murder following a shooting that killed three men aged 18 to 39 in the early hours of this morning in Kleinveli, in Eersterivier. According to SAPS Spokesperson Malcolm Pojie, provincial detectives from the Serious and Violent Crimes unit are probing
By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC), in its capacity as a member of the SAHUC National General Council (NGC), has issued a formal communication addressing growing concerns over proposed changes to the SAHUC constitution. While the MJC has commended SAHUC and previously accredited Hajj operators for their
Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille has constructed an interim board to supervise the affairs of South African Tourism, following the dissolution of the previous board in connection with the alleged unlawful suspension of CEO Nombulelo Guliwe. Mzamo Masito has been appointed as Chairperson, while Kholeka Zama assumes the role
Local authorities have launched an investigation into two counts of murder and five attempted murders in connection with a series of shootings on OR Tambo Road, Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay, on Thursday that killed two men and injured five others aged 22 to 43 years. The suspects are yet to
“Declaring famine in Gaza is a stain of shame on the occupation and its backers, demanding immediate action to end the war and open all crossings without delay.” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement comes after the United Nations (UN) Integrated Food Security Phase Classification
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.
