The minister of finance, Enoch Godongwana, will be delivering the much-awaited budget speech on Wednesday, with political analysts stating that internal challenges within the Government of National Unity (GNU) are the stumbling block in terms of finalising the budget speech. Political analyst Sandile Swane said a Value Added Tax (VAT)
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has reported a strong start to the 2026 school admissions process, with applications already submitted for 43,727 learners across Grade R, 1, and 8. The application window, which opened on 11 March, will close on 15 April 2025. Education MEC David Maynier has encouraged
By Kouthar Sambo The national budget speech delivered by Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana is set to take place on Wednesday, 12 March 2025, at the Nieuwmeester parking, Dome (corner Commercial Street and Plein Street). The budget comes amid disputes around the proposed 2% VAT increase from the African National
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will take another shot at delivering his Budget Speech on Wednesday, 12 March, following its rejection in February due to a proposed two-percentage-point increase in value-added tax (VAT). The revised budget is expected to address concerns over taxation and government spending. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, economist
By Kouthar Sambo “We condemn and reject the occupation’s violation of the ceasefire agreement and its failure to withdraw from the Salah al-Din (Philadelphi) Corridor area.” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement followed the Israeli occupation’s failure to comply with the gradual pull-out of its
People Against Budget cuts have vehemently opposed any budgetary hikes in Value-Added Taxes (VAT) and also called for an end to austerity measures that have harmed communities. On Wednesday, Enoch Godongwana, the finance minister, is scheduled to present the budget to Parliament, while several organisations will be hosting a demonstration
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has officially opened on-time applications for Grade R, 1, and 8 learners for the 2026 school year. The application window will close on 15 April 2025. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, Education MEC David Maynier urged parents to apply early to secure placements for the
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has been alerted to alarming incidents at an informal settlement in Heideveld. Extortionists in the area have been locking communal taps and toilets, demanding payments for access to essential services such as water that should be provided for free. Mayoral Committee
Once a listener behind bars, today a voice of wisdom and redemption. Igshaan Abrahams, 50, born and raised in Lavender Hill, recently returned to VOC’s Prisoners Hour—but this time, not as an inmate, but as an interviewee. Having served 18 years in Pollsmoor Prison, Abrahams shared his journey of hardship,
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.
