Former International Relations Minister Dr Naledi Pandor has expressed her disappointment over recent remarks by US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding South Africa. Trump criticized the country’s land expropriation laws, while Rubio threatened to boycott the G20 Summit. Pandor urged for better communication and stronger
Police have launched an investigation after a gruesome attack in Philippi East, where five men were shot and set alight in a vehicle on Friday night (7 February). Police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa said four armed suspects ambushed the victims in the Better Life area, robbing and shooting them before
President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims that South Africa is confiscating land and mistreating minorities. He clarified that the country’s land reform policies aim to ensure fair access without confiscation. The Presidency also confirmed that Ramaphosa discussed misinformation with X platform owner Elon Musk. Professor
The State of the Nation Address (SONA) took place on Thursday, with President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing South Africans on the country’s progress, challenges, and plans. This annual address allows the President to outline government priorities, reflect on key issues, and announce upcoming initiatives. Here are some key highlights from the
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and Postbank declared that grant recipients will not be able to use their SASSA Gold Cards to access their SASSA grant payments if they do not obtain Postbank black cards prior to the deadline, 28 February 2025. The final payments made using SASSA
Addressing the country on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africans need to get past the risk of load shedding. This after rolling black-outs was reinstated last weekend. According to Ramaphosa, the nation’s energy situation is improving. He claims that the energy system has undergone a comprehensive makeover. According to
The distribution of recordings depicting schoolchildren fighting has been denounced by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED). According to the WCED, a video of a recent assault on a female student at Lotus High School has gone viral on social media. According to WCED spokesperson Bronagh Hammond, the bullying is
As President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to deliver his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) under the Government of National Unity on Thursday evening, residents of the Cape Flats and broader South Africa are calling for decisive action to address the country’s deepening crime crisis. With gang violence, gun crime,
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has strongly rebutted claims made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding South Africa’s land expropriation policy, stressing that there is no arbitrary dispossession of land or private property in the country. The response comes after Rubio accused South Africa of
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.
