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,
By Rachel Mohamed South Africans endured another round of load-shedding over the weekend, with Eskom attributing the outages to a diesel shortage. In response, Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa condemned the situation as “unacceptable,” stressing the need for urgent logistical and management improvements—especially after assuring the public just two weeks
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has called on the Electoral Commission (IEC) to modernize its systems in line with the department’s digital transformation initiatives. Speaking at the IEC conference on electronic voting technologies in Cape Town, Schreiber outlined plans to expand the use of smart identity cards, introduce digital IDs
Gun violence continues to devastate the Cape Flats, claiming young lives and instilling fear in local communities. Recently, residents of Lavender Hill, Hill View, Seawinds, and Steenberg have witnessed a surge in violent incidents, prompting urgent calls for action. Over the weekend, multiple reports of heavy gunfire emerged, with suspects
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has announced that applications for prospective Grade R, one, and eight learners for the 2026 academic year will open on Tuesday (11 March) and close on Tuesday, 15 April 2025. Provincial Education Minister David Maynier has urged parents to ensure all required supporting documents
By Kouthar Sambo Psychologist and narrative therapist Ncazelo Mlilo has been nominated in two categories for the prestigious Women Changing the World Awards: the People’s Choice Award for Non-Profit and Social Enterprise, and the Women in Therapy and Counselling Services Award. Similar to the Grammy Awards, these accolades recognize women
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.
