The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has dismissed a viral social media post claiming that the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is coming to an end. SASSA clarified on X that the post, which has been widely shared on TikTok, did not originate from the agency. The
Authors, poets and performers will converge at West End Primary School in Mitchell’s Plain for the fifth annual Cape Flats Book Festival, taking place from 31 January to 1 February. Hosted by literacy non-profit Read to Rise, the free festival celebrates reading, writing and storytelling across generations. Speaking to VOC
Two City of Cape Town Law Enforcement Advancement Programme (LEAP) officers have been arrested in Parow following an alleged bribery incident uncovered during a SAPS undercover operation. Law enforcement spokesperson Wayne Dyason confirmed that the arrests took place on Monday night after a motorist reported the incident to the police.
Former acting national police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane has called on Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating alleged police corruption to allow sufficient time for him to properly respond to the issues raised in his affidavit, warning that a rushed process would undermine justice. Phahlane told the committee that his affidavit was
After receiving reports of a drowning in progress at Lientjiesklip, Wilderness Beach, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) and officials responded swiftly. Eyewitnesses reported two swimmers in distress: one reaching toward the rocks, the other caught in rip currents and swept further out to sea. A local surfer saw the
The City has confirmed that two Law Enforcement Advancement Programme (LEAP) officers were arrested in Parow after allegedly demanding a R3 000 bribe. According to reports, when the vehicle occupant was unable to pay the amount immediately, the officers allegedly arranged to collect the money at a later stage. “It
The 2026 school year officially got under way across the Western Cape on Wednesday morning, with more than one million learners returning to classrooms after the long summer break. VOC News visited Rahmaniyeh Primary School in District Six on the first day of school, where stationery packs were distributed to
By Mogamat Ameen Strydom Al-Azhar School has once again achieved a 100% matric pass rate, marking a significant milestone for the institution and reaffirming its long-standing commitment to academic excellence and disciplined learning. Speaking to VOC News, principal Ashiek Manie said the achievement was met with deep gratitude and pride,
For many learners at Spine Road High in Mitchells Plain, this year’s matric results reflect far more than exam marks; they represent perseverance in the face of daily social and economic challenges. The school achieved a 98% pass rate in the 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations, with 228 of its
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.
