Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) National Council of Provinces member Virgil Gericke has rejected the Budget Votes for the Police, the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), and the Civilian Secretariat Budget, describing them as a reward for failure and corruption. Gericke stated that the leadership of the South African Police Service
Friday, 18 July, marks Nelson Mandela International Day, a time to reflect on his enduring legacy and his lifelong fight against apartheid in South Africa. As an anti-apartheid activist and former president, Mandela was also a vocal advocate for the Palestinian struggle and fought against various forms of oppression. In
Tiffany Meek, the mother of the slain 11-year-old boy, Jayden-Lee Meek, pleaded not guilty to murder during her appearance in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court on Friday. The case is set to return to court on Monday. Jayden-Lee, a Grade 5 student, allegedly died from blunt force trauma and was found
By Rachel Mohamed The Parliamentary Committees on Police and Justice have called for the establishment of an ad hoc committee to investigate allegations that criminal elements have infiltrated both the police force and the judiciary. Additionally, Parliament has requested access to the preliminary reports from the Judicial Commission of Inquiry
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has filed a notice of appeal at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court following the decision to grant bail to 12 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers accused of murdering Hawks Specialist Investigator, Lieutenant-Colonel Frans Mathipa. The accused were each granted bail of R10,000. NPA spokesperson
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has reaffirmed its statutory mandate to regulate and oversee the electricity supply industry, announcing the development of new electricity trading rules aimed at fostering a fair and balanced energy market. Acting spokesperson Poppie Mahlangu explained that NERSA’s legislative authority enables it to
Deputy Minister of Communications Mondli Gungubele has welcomed a Gauteng High Court ruling against tech giant Meta, calling it a crucial step in protecting children from online sexual abuse. The court ordered Meta to shut down several anonymous Instagram accounts and WhatsApp channels distributing child pornography involving South African learners.
Cape Town residents are growing increasingly vocal about their frustration over rising electricity tariffs, with many stating the soaring costs are becoming unaffordable and even calling for a return to load-shedding. A recent VOC News poll on Instagram revealed that 70% of respondents would rather endure rolling blackouts than continue
The Gugulethu community is in shock following a horrific shooting incident on Wednesday night that left three men dead and two others wounded. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that a case of triple murder and attempted murder is under investigation. Police spokesperson André Traut said the shooting
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.
