In a bid to stabilise the national power supply, Eskom has confirmed it spent R5.26 billion on fuel for its fleet of Open-Cycle Gas Turbines (OCGTs) during the current financial year. The turbines generated 892.42 GWh of electricity—almost double the 485.39 GWh produced during the same period last year. Explaining
Police have confirmed the arrests of two foreign nationals—a 32-year-old man and a 28-year-old man—in connection with a significant drug bust at a residence on Molteno Street in Goodwood. The total estimated street value of the seized drugs is R54.3 million. The suspects are expected to appear in the Goodwood
Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor has accused the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) of being complicit in the ongoing Israeli aggression against Palestinians, calling for the immediate shutdown of the foundation and the prosecution of former U.S. President Donald Trump. In a statement, the organization claimed that the GHF—allegedly backed by Israeli
Amid rising crime and violence on the Cape Flats, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) convened a Crime Prevention meeting on Tuesday at its Athlone offices, bringing together key stakeholders including Western Cape Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Thembisile Patekile, members of the Ulama, Members of Parliament, and community activists. The meeting
South Africans are once again grappling with the shock and gravity of alleged high-level corruption, following explosive claims made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. In a widely publicised press conference, Mkhwanazi alleged the existence of a deeply entrenched criminal syndicate involving politicians, elements within the National
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to identifying and addressing illegal practices within the healthcare sector. Between April and June this year, five unregistered practitioners were arrested. The most recent arrest involved a Congolese national, Basa Bafumba-Nkoy, who was apprehended for practising without registration
Labour lawyer Michael Bagraim is advising South African workers to avoid withdrawing from their retirement savings unless absolutely necessary. This follows the implementation of the Two-Pot Retirement System, which was signed into law in September last year. Since then, over R57 billion has been paid out to more than 3.5
South Africa continues to grapple with the grim realities of kidnappings and human trafficking, with children often the primary targets. On Tuesday, VOC News welcomed criminologist Bianca van Aswegen from Missing Children South Africa unpacked the disturbing trends, root causes, and how communities can help address this growing crisis. Van
Eskom has confirmed that Unit 1 of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station in Cape Town will be operational again by the end of August. This month was originally scheduled for the 930-megawatt unit to return to service. The delay is part of the second phase of the plant’s long-term operation
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.
