South Africa and Saudi Arabia are looking to strengthen tourism ties, including increasing direct air connections between the two countries. Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille stated that discussions include commercial flights to Johannesburg, as well as pilgrimage-related services to Cape Town. Saudi Arabia is among 30 countries covered by South
Education activist Hendrick Makaneta is encouraging young South Africans to consider technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges when applying for the 2027 academic year. Applications for TVET colleges are currently open, with prospective students urged to submit their applications before the 30 September deadline. Makaneta says young people
By Odwa Mkentane The National Union for All Sectors (NUFAS) has called off a planned strike by its members at Golden Arrow Bus Services. The union made the urgent call on Wednesday, following a temporary interdict granted by the Labour Court, preventing its members from embarking on the strike until
Exam anxiety, perfectionism and fear of failure can place significant pressure on young people, particularly as Grade 12 learners prepare for their final exams. Speaking to VOC News ahead of Suicide Prevention Day on Thursday, 10 September, clinical psychologist Thabang Tlaka says high expectations from families can leave learners feeling
Golden Arrow Bus Services will operate as normal on Thursday after a court interdict prevented a planned strike by the National Union for All Sectors (NUFAS). The strike was linked to a dispute over disciplinary processes at the company, with the court ordering employees to report for duty according to
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane The Hanover Park Civic Organisation has accused the City of Cape Town of unfairly barricading the home of a man who has lived there for more than 50 years. The organisation says Brian Collins was locked out of the council-owned property after serving an 18-month prison
Young South Africans are coming under increasing financial pressure as they enter adulthood in one of the most expensive economic environments in recent years, with the rising cost of living and electricity prices emerging as the biggest drivers of stress. According to DebtBusters’ latest Money Stress Tracker, financial stress among
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane A Hout Bay activist has called for urgent action regarding housing issues in the area. This comes after a fire that broke out at the Imizamo Yethu informal settlements, destroying 70 structures and leaving 300 persons displaced. The fire broke out in the early hours of
Golden Arrow Bus Services is facing the possibility of a strike from Thursday, 10 September, after the National Union for All Sectors (NUFAS) and the company failed to resolve a dispute over disciplinary processes. NUFAS Deputy General Secretary Vuyo Lufele says the union is opposing Golden Arrow’s urgent court application
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.
