As South Africa observes National Savings Month this July, many families on the Cape Flats say that saving is simply not an option. With the cost of food, transport, and electricity continuing to rise while wages remain stagnant, residents have indicated that their financial focus is purely on day-to-day survival.
A potential legal battle is brewing over the future of Hajj in South Africa. This comes after the Sunni Jamiat Ulema (SJU) accused the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) of overstepping its authority and sidelining key stakeholders in the pilgrimage process. Through its legal representatives, Asif Latib Attorneys,
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party) has tabled a motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa, citing his failure to dismiss Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and adequately protect vulnerable citizens. The party has called for a special parliamentary session to be held within two weeks to debate and vote on
Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has stated that public trust in the Hawks—the South African Police Service (SAPS) unit tasked with tackling corruption—has declined compared to the now-disbanded Scorpions. Speaking at the South African Council of Churches Anti-Corruption Conference in Johannesburg, Zondo said the Hawks lack the capacity to effectively
The National Assembly has approved the joint report from the Portfolio Committees on Police, Justice, and Constitutional Development. The report recommends the establishment of an ad hoc committee to investigate allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The committee is expected to complete its investigation within 90 days. Ian
By Rachel Mohamed Nearly 100 protesters gathered outside the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) offices in Johannesburg, demanding the repeal of recent labour law amendments, which they claim serve the interests of employers at the expense of workers. Speaking to VOC News, Patrick Mlaba, a representative of the
Several members of the Junior Springboks returned home on Monday after their historic triumph at the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy. The South African squad went unbeaten throughout the tournament and claimed a 23-15 victory over New Zealand in the final, securing their first under-20 title in 13 years.
The MK Party has formally submitted a motion of no confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa to the Speaker of Parliament. The move is in line with Section 102(2) of the Constitution and Rule 129 of the National Assembly. The party argues that South Africa has significantly declined under Ramaphosa’s leadership,
Early reports indicate that Israeli forces have shot and killed a Palestinian child in the occupied West Bank. According to local Palestinian sources, 13-year-old Amr Ali Qabha was struck by live ammunition on a street in Yabad, south of Jenin. It is alleged that Israeli forces obstructed paramedics from reaching
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.
