Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has distanced the Government of National Unity (GNU) from claims that Pakistani nationals are being encouraged to relocate to South Africa and that 15,000 trained Jewish individuals from Israel are currently in the country. The remarks came in response to questions raised
Residents in Cape Town’s Bo-Kaap say they have been left without reliable water supply for weeks, as tensions escalate between the City and the local body corporate over an alleged R17 million municipal debt. Erefaan Hendricks, a trustee of the Bo-Kaap Body Corporate, said the situation has worsened since May,
Nearly a month after 78-year-old Lionel Alexander Wyngaard was fatally injured in a collision involving a SAPS vehicle, his family says they are still waiting for answers about the circumstances surrounding his death. Wyngaard was struck by a SAPS vehicle while crossing a pedestrian crossing on Prince George Drive in
OUTA has welcomed the Auditor-General’s inspection of NSFAS-funded student accommodation, saying it presents an opportunity to strengthen oversight, improve compliance, and enhance student safety. Speaking to VOC News, OUTA Senior Project Manager Rudie Heyneke said the organisation’s own investigation into student accommodation, released in March this year, uncovered significant shortcomings.
Nearly 1,300 people have been arrested across the country since last month as part of Operation Prosper, a nationwide security initiative aimed at combating organised crime and restoring stability in affected communities. Authorities say the arrests are linked to the possession of 30 illegal firearms, narcotics, and gold-bearing materials believed
The United Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA) convened a three-day Municipal Elections Indaba in Johannesburg. The Indaba formed part of the ongoing initiatives of the UUCSA Political Committee, a broad-based platform established to facilitate structured engagement between the Muslim community and public representatives on policy, governance, and public interest
South Africa is accelerating efforts to contain foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) as government, industry, and agricultural bodies move to expand vaccination, strengthen trade, and improve disease control. Independent livestock group FMD Response SA has urged the government to urgently release millions of vaccine doses directly to private veterinarians, warning that delays
The launch of Eskom Green, a new division aimed at expanding renewable energy generation and supporting South Africa’s energy transition, has sparked debate over its potential impact on the country’s electricity sector. Eskom said the initiative will increase the supply of carbon-free electricity and will operate under the same grid
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia’s recent remarks on illegal immigration and border control have reignited debate around law enforcement, border security, and rising tensions linked to anti-foreigner protests across South Africa. Cachalia warned that violent protests targeting foreign nationals undermine investor confidence, economic growth, and social stability. He also stressed
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.
