By Rachel Mohamed The fatal shooting of a Vrygrond taxi operator at the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court has sent shockwaves across the country. The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development has raised serious concerns about how the gunman was able to enter the court with a loaded firearm. The committee
By Kouthar Sambo President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday welcomed the national policing summit held in Kempton Park, acknowledging that despite increased budgets, the police service continues to face serious resource constraints. He expressed support for technology-driven initiatives aimed at addressing these shortfalls. One such initiative includes the digitisation of the
By Kouthar Sambo Amid mounting opposition to the recently approved 0.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) increase proposed by the National Treasury, the ANC National Working Committee has opted not to sever ties with the DA, in an effort to preserve the Government of National Unity (GNU). Speaking on VOC’s PM
Athlone police are investigating two linked shooting incidents that took place in Belgravia early Thursday morning, 10 April, leaving one man dead and another critically injured. According to SAPS spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi, officers were dispatched to Canal Street at approximately 06:05, where they discovered the body of an
A new study by Stellenbosch University has revealed alarming levels of stress and burnout among South African teachers, with half of the 1,500 surveyed educators indicating they plan to leave the profession within the next decade. The research, which focused on teacher preferences and job satisfaction, identifies excessive workloads, administrative
As political tensions continue in the wake of South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), questions have surfaced about the balance of power between the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA). Speaking on VOC Breakfast, political analyst Dirk Kotze said the situation is beginning to stabilize. “I
By Sheefah Irambona As Ramadaan concludes with its timeless lessons, a question quietly resonates in many hearts: How does one maintain the spiritual high when life returns to its regular rhythm? In a time where young people are often perceived as distracted or disconnected, people are seeing a quiet yet
The Western Cape has been battered by severe weather conditions after a powerful storm made landfall on Tuesday (8 April), causing widespread flooding across the Cape Metro, West Coast, and Bergriver regions. Several areas were left submerged in knee-deep water, prompting desperate calls for assistance from affected communities. Many homes
Following a spike in gun-related violence since the start of the week, residents in Vrygrond and Capricorn say they are living in fear and feel that local authorities are failing to restore calm in their communities. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Thursday morning, community activist Mymoena Scholtz expressed deep concern
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.
