As technology becomes increasingly integral to daily life, many people are experiencing overstimulation from both negative and positive content. Speaking to VOC News, Fazlyn Petersen, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Information Systems at the University of the Western Cape, emphasized the importance of intentional screen time. “It depends on
The energy embargo protest will take place on Thursday, 21 August 2025, at 8 Riebeeck Street, Cape Town, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. The event aims to gather supporters to call on the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition to halt trade with Israel, given the ongoing violence in
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has announced that from the 1st of October, it will no longer rely on AI detection tools to identify machine-generated student work. The decision has sparked significant discussion among educators and academic experts, drawing both praise for its forward-thinking approach and questions about how
Statistics South Africa released the latest inflation figures on Wednesday, noting a ten-month high of 3.5% in July, up from 3% in June. The increase places further pressure on already stretched household budgets, particularly when it comes to food. The inflation rate increased to a 10-month high of 3.5% in
The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) has announced a major initiative aimed at professionalising the taxi industry and eliminating criminal elements within the sector. Stricter safety regulations, improved driver education, cashless payment methods, and operator formalisation will be given top priority in the strategy. Santaco said these actions are
By Rachel Mohamed Thousands of families in Cape Town and throughout South Africa live in unsafe or unsuitable conditions, such as under power pylons, along railway lines, near flood-prone rivers, or on highways. 46 families in Langa were recently relocated from beneath Eskom pylons to safer housing. Nkanyiso Gumede, a
Experts are warning that the stress of a toxic workplace can be deeply damaging to employees’ health and productivity. A recent VOC News poll revealed that 66% of respondents stated that they are currently working in toxic environments, with many highlighting the negative impact it has on their overall well-being.
An increasing number of South Africans are turning to “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) platforms, which allow consumers to make purchases immediately and settle payments at a later date. While the system may appear convenient, financial experts are raising red flags about its long-term impact on debt and credit health.
By Rachel Mohamed The former MK Party and EFF Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu led the Mayibuye Consultation Process in KwaZulu-Natal over the weekend. He met with community leaders and various stakeholders about the possibility of a new political party entering the upcoming local government elections. Prof. Dirk Kotze, Department of Political
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.
