Tygerberg Hospital has reached a groundbreaking milestone in South African medicine with the country’s first robotic donor nephrectomy. The procedure, performed by urologist Dr. Danelo du Plessis using the state-of-the-art Da Vinci Xi Robotic system, involved a mother donating a kidney to her daughter in a life-saving operation. Dr. du
The Palestinian resistance group Hamas has welcomed the resolution issued by the International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS). “The legal definition proving the commission of genocide by the Zionist occupation entity against our Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip has been met. This constitutes new legal documentation, adding to the
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has confirmed it will meet with the school management and parents of Vista High School in Bo-Kaap after a series of disruptions by learners this week. On Tuesday, teaching and learning at the school was interrupted as learners raised concerns about what they describe
Police have confirmed that the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry will only receive copies of the 121 case dockets linked to allegations of corruption within the service, while the original files remain with the KwaZulu-Natal political killings task team. The commission, led by Justice Madlanga, is investigating criminality, political interference, and
Several communities on the Cape Flats have been severely affected by substance addiction, leaving residents grappling with social and economic devastation. Addiction runs deep, affecting households already struggling with various social ills. Its impact is far-reaching, often leading to crime and, in some cases, death. Shaahid Kimmie of the Refocus
As gun violence continues to plague the Cape Flats, police recovered 19 firearms, 1,500 rounds of ammunition, three gun safes, 26 magazines, and a stun grenade concealed in cooler boxes and safes at a house in Lentegeur on Monday. This comes as the South African Police Service (SAPS) has intensified
Around ten South Africans are preparing to join the largest civilian flotilla bound for Gaza this week, in a mission aimed at challenging Israel’s blockade of the besieged territory. Leading the South African delegation is activist and grandson of Nelson Mandela, Mandla Mandela, who will be joining the Global Sumud
Concerns are mounting over the state of South Africa’s education system, with experts warning that persistent shortcomings could have long-term consequences for the country’s social and economic development. A recent VOC News poll revealed that all respondents 100% felt the education system is not adequately structured to support learners. Senior
The Department of Social Development will roll out its new online registration and compliance monitoring system for non-profit organisations (NPOs) from Monday. The initiative forms part of the department’s broader strategy to digitise services in order to improve efficiency, accessibility, and accountability. According to departmental spokesperson Lumka Oliphant, the system
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.
