As violent crime and gang activity continue to escalate across South Africa particularly on the Cape Flats, public trust in the country’s crime intelligence system appears to be waning. A recent VOC News poll revealed that most respondents doubt the effectiveness of crime intelligence in combating organized crime. Many expressed
As extortion continues to plague residents across the City of Cape Town, key stakeholders convened for a high-level Anti-Extortion Summit last week. Western Cape Premier Alan Winde confirmed that criminal interference has delayed R400 million worth of public infrastructure projects across the province. “This criminal behaviour is not only costing
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is going the extra mile to make tax compliance easier and more efficient for all taxpayers. With its latest tagline, “Making Tax Matters Your Priority #1,” SARS underscores the importance of staying on top of tax obligations while reaffirming its commitment to valuing taxpayers’
The Western Cape police are actively working to combat gang violence and remove firearms from criminals who threaten society. The South African Police Service (SAPS) launched crime prevention operations in high-crime areas on Sunday, June 15, 2025, resulting in numerous arrests for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. SAPS Spokesperson
By Rachel Mohamed The Islamic Republic of Iran has continued its aerial offensive against Israel in response to Israeli aggression towards Tehran. Iran launched its first retaliatory missile strikes against Israel following U.S. attacks on three Iranian nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Recent reports indicate that at least 11
The South African National Defence Force has revised its earlier statement on the incident at Macadamia Military Base near Komatipoort, Mpumalanga. It now confirms that two soldiers were fatally stabbed by a colleague, who then attempted to take his own life but survived. The attack followed an alleged altercation in
Police have arrested over 200 suspects for rape during a nationwide operation this past week. The operation forms part of the police’s efforts to fight gender-based violence and femicide. National police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk says of the arrested suspects, 56 of them were wanted suspects found in different provinces.
Members of Parliament have raised concerns about SASSA’s new grant verification process, which requires in-person reviews and biometric checks. The new approach has made it increasingly difficult for many low-income and rural beneficiaries to access their grants. The National Treasury has warned that it may withhold funding if SASSA fails
By Daanyaal Matthews The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has launched a public-private sector think tank aimed at developing an innovative universal healthcare policy for the province. The initiative was unveiled to address challenges in both the public and private healthcare sectors. Provincial MEC for Health and Wellness,
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.
