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WC Parents Urged to Prepare as 2026 School Transfer Applications Open Soon

Ragheema Mclean 30 July 2025

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has announced that transfer applications for the 2026 academic year will open from 4 to 18 August 2025. The application process applies to learners currently in Grades 2 to 7 and Grades 9 to 12 and can be completed either online or by visiting

Mental Health in the Workplace Under the Spotlight as Support Remains Lacking

Ragheema Mclean 30 July 2025

Managing mental health in the workplace is more critical than ever, as employees in South Africa face increasing workloads, extended hours, and constant performance expectations. A recent VOC News poll has shed light on the concerning state of workplace mental health, revealing that one in three respondents say their workplaces

DIRCO: No Guarantee of US Trade Deal by Friday Amid Sovereignty Concerns

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 30 July 2025

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has cautioned that South Africa may not secure a favourable trade agreement with the United States by the end of the week. Speaking at the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation seminar in Sandton, DIRCO Director-General Zane Dangor warned that ongoing negotiations have been complicated

Western Cape Launches Flood Damage Repair Projects Across Districts

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 30 July 2025

To restore vital infrastructure, the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure has launched more than ten construction projects as part of a comprehensive flood damage repair strategy being implemented across multiple district municipalities. Among the key projects is the rehabilitation of the Seven Passes Road in the Garden Route District Municipality.

Deputy Minister Nemadzinga-Tshabalala notes that US trade tensions and tariffs endanger Southern African industries

Aneeqa Du Plessis 29 July 2025

Deputy Minister Judith Nemadzinga-Tshabalala has warned that US trade tensions and tariffs pose a significant threat to industries in Southern Africa. Speaking at the 4th G20 Employment Working Group meeting in George, Western Cape, she emphasised the global risks stemming from the declining support for multilateral labour institutions. She highlighted

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.

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