The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing violence in the minibus taxi industry, calling for collective action and structural reform. This comes amid renewed concerns over ongoing conflict and criminal activity linked to the sector. Speaking on behalf of the Western Cape branch, SANTACO’s
With hunger worsening across the Cape Flats, Sumaya’s Soup Kitchen in Bonteheuwel is appealing to the community for urgent support. Founder Sumaya Davids says donations have dried up, forcing her to turn away people who come knocking at her door in search of food. Speaking to VOC News, Sumaya explained
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has officially opened its admissions portal for school transfer applications for the 2026 academic year. Parents and guardians who wish to transfer their children to a different public school in the province are encouraged to submit applications between 4 and 18 August 2025. WCED
As South Africans continue to navigate a healthcare system under immense pressure, a pressing concern is emerging: has the public health service become little more than a glorified pharmacy? Many patients stress that they spend hours in long queues, only to receive a plastic bag filled with medication, and little
By Rachel Mohamed Cape Town Intifada and Deep South for Palestine will host a Palestine Freedom Motorcade on August 10, starting from Rondebosch Common. This event coincides with Women’s Month and aims to highlight the struggles and difficulties faced by Palestinian women and girls amid the ongoing bombardment of the
A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s eastern Kamchatka Peninsula earlier this week, triggering tsunami waves that reached several countries. The quake occurred 136 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). While no fatalities have been confirmed, minor injuries and limited structural damage have
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced urgent support measures to cushion South African businesses and protect jobs in the face of looming US tariff hikes. These reciprocal tariffs, initially scheduled to take effect on August 1, will now take effect on August 7, 2025. Speaking at the union buildings, Ramaphosa warned
Professor Firoz Cachalia has officially been sworn in as South Africa’s Acting Minister of Police. This follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement nearly two weeks ago that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu would be placed on special leave, as a commission of inquiry investigates allegations of corruption within the police service. Cachalia’s
By Kouthar Sambo Recent reports indicate that residents and businesses in Cape Town are grappling with the impact of revised water and sanitation tariffs, which came into effect on 1 July 2025. According to the City of Cape Town, the updated fees are intended to fund essential services and support
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.
