By Kouthar Sambo Inflation data from South Africa, published in the April 2025 Household Affordability Index by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PMBEJD), reveals that food prices continue to rise despite a broader easing of inflation. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show, independent economist Ulrich Joubert urged caution
The Western Cape High Court has handed down a landmark sentence to two gang members involved in the 2020 murder of seven-year-old Emaan Solomons, sentencing them to 35 years in prison without the possibility of parole. Emaan was tragically struck by a stray bullet while playing outside her home in
The African National Congress (ANC) has criticised the Democratic Alliance (DA) as “anti-transformative” after the DA approached the courts to challenge recent amendments to the Employment Equity Act. The DA argues that the amendments could enforce race-based employment quotas, which they claim are unconstitutional and harmful to businesses. Speaking to
The Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) is providing free first aid and wound care to homeless individuals as part of a community upliftment initiative. Each week, trained peer field worker Chuma Dyasoni sets up a care table at the Service Dining Rooms in Canterbury Street, where homeless individuals
The Al-Azhar Masjid in District Six has raised alarm following a threatening message received warning of a planned bombing and intent to harm Musallees (congregants). The masjid, which is visibly adorned with murals and flags in solidarity with Palestine, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Palestinian cause. In an
Human trafficking is a grave crime that infringes on fundamental human rights, according to the South African government. This follows the rescue of 23 young South Africans from forced labour in Myanmar, after they were lured by false job offers promising R15,000 per month. In a separate incident, 26 Ethiopians
The Voice of the Cape (VOC) is making a few updates to its current programming schedule, aiming to keep content fresh and relevant for its diverse audience. VOC Program Manager Rashieda Davids emphasized that these are not major shifts, but part of the station’s ongoing effort to maintain dynamic programming.
By Daanyaal Matthews The Green Point Flea Market is set to return on Sunday, 11 May, after being closed for nearly 15 years. The market was previously suspended due to the stadium’s redevelopment ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and its reopening is being welcomed as a step toward
A new South African platform is transforming how people access and offer temporary jobs. JobZapp, founded by Thabiet Davids, aims to connect job seekers directly with employers in real time through an easy-to-use mobile app. Davids said the platform was created to address a clear gap in the market: “We
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.
