In a dramatic courtroom turn, the defence has accused state witness Lourentia Lombaard of being the true mastermind behind the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith. Lombaard, who was arrested alongside Joshlin’s mother, Kelly Smith, her boyfriend, Jacquen ‘Boeta’ Appollis, and Steveno van Rhyn, had her charges dropped after agreeing to
As construction progresses on a major section of Jakes Gerwel Drive, the City’s Urban Mobility Directorate is urging residents to remain patient Commuters from Mitchells Plain expressed frustration earlier this week over severe morning traffic congestion caused by the ongoing roadworks. Rob Quintas, Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, assured
The first term of the 2025 academic year has officially ended, with learners eagerly awaiting their report cards. From Friday, all schools will close for the Autumn break, and the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is urging communities to help protect school properties from vandalism, which tends to increase during
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has released its Quarterly Employment Statistics, revealing a net decline of 91,000 jobs between December 2023 and December 2024. The report shows a drop of 26,000 full-time jobs and 65,000 part-time jobs over the year. Despite the overall decline, the Congress of South African Trade
The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) has urged all Hujaaj (pilgrims) traveling for Hajj 1446AH/2025 to adhere to Saudi Arabia’s health regulations, particularly the Covid-19 vaccination requirement. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, SAHUC President Moaaz Cassoo emphasized that the Saudi Ministry of Health has repeatedly stressed the importance of
Three suspects are set to appear in the Bellville Magistrates’ Court on charges of possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of a jamming device, and possession of car-breaking implements. South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Anelisiwe Manyana confirmed that the suspects, aged between 37 and 51, were arrested in Bellville
South Africa’s commitment to universal health care has been reaffirmed through the National Health Insurance (NHI), according to Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi. Speaking at the second G20 Health Working Group conference in KwaZulu-Natal, Motsoaledi emphasized that health spending is an economic investment. He advocated for innovative financing, debt reduction, and
Western Cape police have made significant strides in their efforts to combat drug-related crime, with two separate arrests in Manenberg and Khayelitsha on Wednesday. In the first operation, Western Cape Public Order Police arrested a 26-year-old man in Manenberg for drug possession. Acting on a search warrant, officers raided a
By Rachel Mohamed The advocacy group UniteBehind has petitioned the courts to declare the most recent modifications to Parliament’s code of conduct unconstitutional, arguing that these modifications were made without public participation. Speaking on VOC’s News Beat show earlier, #Unite Behind, and civil rights activist, Zackie Achmat, stated, “The first
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.
