Speaking to VOC News, Aimee-Noel Mbiyozo, a senior research consultant on migration at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), argued that evidence consistently shows immigration has a positive impact on South Africa’s economy. Citing studies by the World Bank and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the researcher
SANParks has planted 1,000 dune spinach shrubs at the Boulders African Penguin Colony in Cape Town as part of ongoing efforts to restore and protect the colony’s natural habitat. According to SANParks spokesperson JP Louw, the seeds were collected from the Boulders area, germinated at the Cape of Good Hope
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) says its preliminary investigation has uncovered serious procurement and governance concerns at the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA). The organisation is questioning a dramatic increase in the authority’s student fund budget, the appointment of a service provider, and delays in bursary payments
The Western Cape Mobility Department has intensified its crackdown on illegal public transport operators as part of efforts to improve commuter safety and protect law-abiding operators. Western Cape Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku said the department has cancelled 118 unused operating licences this year and launched 111 investigations into illegal operations
Lieutenant General Sizakhele William Dyantyi has been appointed as the new Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Western Cape. The announcement was made by Acting National Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, who said the appointment followed a “rigorous, transparent and consultative process” aimed at finding
The City of Cape Town has confirmed that the fire at the Imizamo Yethu informal settlement in Hout Bay has been contained after destroying an estimated 50 to 60 structures. The blaze broke out at around 6:50am on Wednesday morning, prompting a large-scale response from Fire and Rescue Services. Fire
The National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUFAS) says it will continue engaging with Golden Arrow Bus Services over concerns around changes to disciplinary policies affecting drivers. Speaking to VOC News, NUFAS official responsible for Golden Arrow, Elias Mjikwa, said the union’s peaceful march on Tuesday was organised
The Madlanga Commission has questioned former head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), Advocate Andrea Johnson, about allegations relating to the alleged misuse of Crime Intelligence funds. During her testimony, Johnson said she was unaware of any investigations into the matter, explaining that such cases would ordinarily fall under
SASSA beneficiaries still using the old Gold Cards have until 31 August to replace them with the new Postbank Black Cards or risk being unable to access their social grant payments from September. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is urging beneficiaries to visit designated card replacement sites as
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.
