The Presidency says it is not concerned by threats of continued anti-illegal immigration protests, maintaining that the government is equipped to manage further demonstrations while upholding the constitutional right to protest. The remarks come after the March and March movement announced it would continue its campaign beyond 30 June, calling
The Constitutional Court has ordered the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape Government to reconsider their plans for the former Tafelberg School site in Sea Point, ruling that the public participation process was inadequate and requiring the province to report on its affordable housing plans. The court also
The South African Police Service in the Western Cape believes the fatal shooting of a Ghanaian national in Nyanga earlier this week is linked to extortion, as detectives continue searching for those responsible. Police spokesperson Novela Potelwa said 35-year-old Kwabena Boagen was shot and killed at the Nyanga Terminus, outside
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane A 42-year-old male who is alleged to have kidnapped and raped a three-year-old girl was beaten to death by mob justice on Tuesday at Eersterivier, Forest Village, Hood Street, with the victim being found with multiple injuries to the head. According to police reports, the three-year-old
Concerns over the balance between national security and press freedom continue to grow across Africa, with Uganda once again drawing attention as journalists and media organisations report increasing restrictions, intimidation, and attacks on the press. The debate has intensified amid growing criticism of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s leadership. Museveni, who
Acting National Police Commissioner Puleng Dimphane has warned that anyone who harbours or employs undocumented foreign nationals could face prosecution under the Immigration Act, following the arrest of a suspect accused of harbouring undocumented migrants. Speaking during a National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) briefing, Dimphane urged employers to
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane Various interfaith groups, including the Cape Town Ulama Board, Muslim Judicial Council, South African Council of Churches, and Western Cape Council of Churches, gathered at St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town to discuss how they could assist the immigrants who are camping outside the Epping Home
By Oyisa George A human rights activist has criticised recent anti-illegal immigration protests, describing them as driven by xenophobia, while an economist says the demonstrations have had little impact on South Africa’s financial markets. Lawyers for Human Rights attorney Mametlwe Sebei told VOC News that the country should focus on
By Oyisa George Student leaders at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) have raised concerns over what they describe as a sudden change to the admission criteria for the Honours in Management and Leadership programme, alleging that dozens of qualifying students have been excluded from the application process. The
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.
