The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) has confirmed that South African pilgrims will not be using the Nusuk Hajj platform for the upcoming 1447/2026 Hajj season. Instead, all administrative and logistical arrangements will be conducted via the Nusuk Masar platform, as instructed by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj
Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) has confirmed a 4% fare increase, effective 11 August 2025. This marks one of the first fare adjustments since late 2023. GABS spokesperson Bronwen Dyke-Beyer said the increase is necessary due to widespread rises in operational costs, including fuel, maintenance, and infrastructure requirements. “We remain
The Public Servants Association (PSA) has added its voice to growing calls for a reduction in interest rates, arguing that such a move is both justified and necessary under current economic conditions. With inflation now well within the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) target range and economic growth remaining sluggish,
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) CEO, Themba Matlou, has called on executives and senior managers across all nine provinces to step up and support beneficiaries during the upcoming August payment review cycle. The goals of this effort are to improve service delivery, cut down on lengthy lines, and
Two suspects, Someleze Mahlabela (23) and Jaden Fortune (19), appeared in the Muizenberg Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 30 July 2025, in connection with the murder of Sergeant Lulama Njobeni. The 48-year-old officer, stationed at Wynberg SAPS, was fatally shot on 30 May 2025 while en route to work. His body
Dr. Khalil Al-Hayya, a leader in Gaza and head of its negotiating delegation for the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, has stated that the ongoing negotiations seem meaningless while the siege and starvation of Palestinians in Gaza continue. His comments come after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald
Early reports indicate that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to send five dangerous, hardened criminals to eSwatini (formerly known as Swaziland). The move has taken many by surprise and sparked widespread concern across the Southern African region. Speaking to VOC News, crime expert Chad Thomas said
Three suspects, aged 30 and 34, are set to appear in the Khayelitsha Magistrates’ Court following their arrest for possessing a hijacked vehicle and an imitation firearm held at the Level 2 informal settlement in Makhaza on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. According to Captain F.C. Van Wyk, spokesperson for the
As the world marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on Wednesday (30 July 2025) under the theme “Human Trafficking is Organised Crime – End the Exploitation,” the Western Cape Department of Social Development has reiterated the urgent need for coordinated action to combat trafficking in South Africa. According to
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.
