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NERSA Moves to Strengthen Regulatory Framework with New Electricity Trading Rules

Ragheema Mclean 17 July 2025

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

High Court Ruling Against Meta Welcomed Amid Alarming Child Exploitation Scandal

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 17 July 2025

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.

‘Choose Between Bread and Electricity’: Cape Town Residents Say Soaring Tariffs Worse Than Load-Shedding

Ragheema Mclean 17 July 2025

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

Gugulethu Reels After Triple and Double Murder Shock

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 17 July 2025

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

Mpox Vaccination Drive Launched Amid Rising Cases

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 17 July 2025

The Department of Health has officially launched a nationwide vaccination drive as the number of mpox cases continues to rise across South Africa. Health authorities have confirmed two new laboratory-confirmed cases — one in Gauteng and another in the Western Cape — bringing the cumulative total of confirmed cases to

Black Sash Denies Rift with SASSA, Calls for Fairness in Grant Review Process

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 17 July 2025

Advocacy group Black Sash has rejected claims of a dispute with the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) over the ongoing review of social grants, labelling such reports as misleading and counterproductive. Executive Director Rachel Bukasa clarified that the organisation remains committed to working collaboratively with SASSA, despite raising concerns

Environmental activists denounce Shell receiving the green light for the Northern Cape gas exploration project.

Aneeqa Du Plessis 17 July 2025

By Rachel Mohamed The multinational oil company Shell has received approval for its proposed Northern Cape Ultra Deep Oil and Gas exploration project from an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). This decision has faced criticism from environmental activists, who argue that the project would negatively affect local fishing communities that rely

Damaging Waves Expected as Another Cold Front Approaches the Western Cape

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 17 July 2025

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Level 2 yellow warning for damaging waves and strong winds as another cold front is set to hit the Western Cape from Friday. According to SAWS forecaster Henning Grobler, the warning applies particularly to the coastline stretching from Saldanha Bay to

PRASA Announces First Fare Increase in a Decade Starting August 2025

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 17 July 2025

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has confirmed that train fares will increase from August 2025, marking the first fare adjustment since 2015. According to PRASA, single-trip tickets will rise by R2,50, while return tickets could cost up to R6 more, depending on the distance travelled. The increase

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.

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