The Department of Health, in partnership with the London School of Economics and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), will host a public panel discussion on Monday at the University of Pretoria. The event aims to explore strategies to accelerate universal health coverage and strengthen health security, two of the
Teaching is often hailed as one of the most rewarding professions, but in South Africa, educators are increasingly facing stress and burnout. From overcrowded classrooms and limited resources to administrative pressures and community challenges, many teachers are under immense strain, with some considering leaving the profession altogether. NAPTOSA Provincial Vice
The Cape Flats once again witnessed a violent weekend, with multiple fatal shootings leaving communities in shock. In Hanover Park, Philippi police are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder following a shooting on Sunday night, which left one man dead and another wounded. According to SAPS spokesperson Constable
Muizenberg police have launched murder investigations following two separate shooting incidents that claimed the lives of a woman and a man over the weekend. In the most recent incident, a 33-year-old woman was shot and killed, and another person injured, during a shooting in Frederick Street, Capricorn, on Sunday morning.
VOC General Manager Abdul Aleem Gamza is taking on an extraordinary challenge a 770-kilometer run to raise support for Gaza, in partnership with local non-profit Empowering Eats. The initiative, now in its third year, aims to create awareness about the ongoing humanitarian crisis while raising funds for those in need.
The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) has called for tighter security measures and technological upgrades at correctional facilities following a violent stabbing incident at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre on Wednesday morning. The attack claimed the lives of two inmates and left two correctional officers injured. POPCRU provincial secretary, Mluleki
A brick was thrown at the firefighting team in a vehicle as they were heading back to base in Belhar, causing damage to the windscreen in the process. “As the vehicle was traveling along 35th Street, between bishop Lavis Drive and Robert Sobukwe, the driver saw someone standing along the
The Western Cape government has implemented a performance-based standards policy, which allows eligible heavy vehicles to carry larger payloads while improving safety and reducing road wear. Applications will be accepted online beginning November 1. According to Isaac Sileku, the Western Cape’s MEC for Mobility, the new policy replaces rigid size
The National Union of Metalworkers of SA (NUMSA) marched to the National Treasury in Pretoria today. The union demands that the government cut ties with security companies violating collective agreements—including Modise Security, Mjayeli Security, Kya Guard Security, and Urban Ithuba Security. Numsa’s national spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, argues that these companies
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.
