By Odwa Mkentane Western Cape exports to the United States have plunged by 41% over the past year, wiping nearly R7 billion from the value of goods sold to the American market. The sharp decline in exports such as fruit juice, grapes, citrus and yachts is raising concerns about the
The Public Servants Association (PSA), which represents more than 250,000 public servants, is marking the International Day of Decent Work by highlighting challenges facing employees across the public service. PSA spokesperson Claude Naicker said public servants are working under increasing pressure, with unsafe conditions, excessive workloads, inadequate resources and high
Several organisations held a silent demonstration outside the Holocaust Museum in Cape Town today, marking three years since the October 7 attacks and drawing attention to the ongoing humanitarian impact of Israel’s military assault on Gaza. The demonstration was organised by Mothers for Gaza, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, South African
As the world marks three years since October 7, 2023, the ongoing genocide in Gaza continues to shape the political, humanitarian and social landscape of Palestine. The period since October 7 has seen widespread destruction across Gaza, mass displacement and the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, while the
By Odwa Mkentane Questions are being raised over the R2.4 billion spent by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) on charter flights over the past five years, with the Democratic Alliance calling for greater transparency from the Defence Ministry. The party says Parliament has yet to receive a detailed
By Lee Yandra Paulsen With just one week to go before the 2026 matric examinations, Western Cape Education MEC Jaco Londt has urged learners to stay focused and make the most of their remaining study time. A total of 71,302 full-time National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates are expected to sit
By Lee Yandra Paulsen The latest fuel price increase is adding further pressure to South Africa’s fishing industry, with rising diesel costs affecting fishing operations and raising concerns about the potential impact on food prices and consumers. FishSA Executive Chair Loyiso Phantshwa says fuel is one of the biggest costs
By Odwa Mkentane Learner transport services have been suspended across the Western Cape from today, with small bus operators citing rising diesel and operating costs, as well as an unresolved financial crisis. The South African Small Bus Operators Council Western Cape (SANSBOC-WC) says the suspension could affect thousands of learners
By Ragheema Mclean Build One South Africa’s (BOSA) Cape Town mayoral candidate, Roger Solomons, says affordability will be a key issue for residents as the city heads towards the November 4 Local Government Elections. Speaking on VOC’s Meet the Mayors, Solomons, who is also BOSA’s national spokesperson, says voters should
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.
