By Daanyaal Matthews Scholar transport has become a national topic of discussion following a horrific incident in Gauteng, where 14 children lost their lives due to alleged driver negligence. The tragedy has reignited concerns around learner transport safety and the government’s role in regulating the industry. Speaking to VOC News,
The Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi resumed hearings this week following the festive season recess, with testimony shedding further light on deep-rooted challenges within the South African Police Service (SAPS). This week, the committee heard evidence from SAPS Head of
By Aneeqa Du Plessis The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has condemned the viral incident in which a woman was forcibly removed from its Tyger Valley branch, calling the episode both “distressing” and “unacceptable.” In a statement, DHA confirmed that the woman did not have a valid appointment on its
Nearly 27,000 people were treated for violent injuries at Western Cape public hospitals over a six-month period, placing severe pressure on already strained emergency and trauma services. Provincial health authorities have warned that a surge in gunshot and stabbing cases is overwhelming the health system and have urged the South
As gang violence continues to devastate communities on the Cape Flats, concerns have been raised over recent remarks by Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia, who conceded that law enforcement is not yet in a position to defeat gangsterism in the Western Cape. Cachalia made the comments while chairing a crime-focused
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has called on residents to remain alert and cautious as the province grapples with an escalating combination of severe wildfires and mounting water shortages. According to Winde, the 2025/2026 fire season has been the most destructive in the past decade, with more than 132 000
The Boorhaanol Islam Movement is set to breathe new life into a centuries-old tradition with the launch of its Kufiyah (Fez) Making Project this Saturday, 24 January, at the Bo-Kaap Cultural Hub. Abdul Muhaimin Bassier, chairperson of the movement and project coordinator, said the initiative is a deliberate effort to
Concerns have been raised over salary increases for public office-bearers, with members of the public expressing widespread outrage over the decision. President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved a 3.8% pay hike for members of the executive, increasing the salaries of ministers, deputy ministers and Members of Parliament. The increase follows a
The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre has begun registering residents affected by a fire that tore through Masiphumelele on Tuesday. The process is being carried out in partnership with the City’s Informal Settlements Management Branch to assess the full extent of the damage and identify those in
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.
