To lessen the effects of Eskom’s price hikes, the City of Cape Town claims that diversifying its energy sources is a top priority. The Steenbras power plant’s multi-year renovation is included in the draft energy budget for 2025–2026, which calls for 71.2 billion rand in construction and operating expenditures over
By Rachel Mohamed Owning a business is no small feat, especially when navigating challenges such as managing employees, balancing finances, and covering operational costs. In South Africa, the economy took a severe hit in recent years, with the weakening rand and rising inflation compounding financial pressures. Many businesses were forced
The Elsies River Community Police Forum (CPF) will undergo a re-election process following mandatory screening and vetting of potential members. This follows the disqualification of several community-elected individuals who were found ineligible to serve in accordance with the CPF Constitution. While initial elections took place earlier this year, concerns over
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has once again criticized the proposed 0.5% VAT increase, along with an additional 0.5% hike potentially taking place next year. The union has reiterated its call for higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations instead. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has pushed back
Muslims across South Africa are preparing for the highly anticipated crescent moon sighting this Sunday, March 30, which will determine the start of Shawwal and the celebration of Eid ul-Fitr. Crescent observers (maan-kykers) will gather at Three Anchor Bay and other key locations nationwide, with the Crescent Observers Society of
An education expert has emphasized that it is still too soon to fully assess the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on the education sector Thursday, March 27, marked five years since President Cyril Ramaphosa imposed a strict nationwide lockdown in 2020 to curb the spread of COVID-19, a virus that
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has extended the deadline for beneficiaries to switch to the new Postbank card until April 30. The extension aims to ensure a smooth transition and prevent disruptions in grant payments. Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, announced the outcome of the Cabinet meeting,
By Kouthar Sambo “The return to war was a premeditated decision by Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu to sabotage the agreement and surrender to Ben-Gvir’s blackmail. Netanyahu bears full responsibility for the failure of the agreement. The international community and mediators must pressure him to halt the aggression and return to negotiations.”
By Rachel Mohamed In a surprising political twist, Councillor Banele Majingo has resigned as ANC Caucus Leader in the Western Cape municipality, leaving the party to join the Democratic Alliance (DA). Majingo cited the DA’s alignment with his ethics and values as the reason for his defection. Speaking on VOC’s
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.
