Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola said the Democratic Alliance (DA) had to decide whether it wanted to serve in government or position itself in opposition, arguing that it could not occupy both roles at the same time. Lamola made the remarks during the State of the Nation
As the month of Ramadan begins, mosques across Cape Town are filling up for Taraweeh prayers. While this is a spiritually uplifting time for the Muslim community, it also brings increased traffic volumes and parking pressure in residential areas surrounding local masaajid. Kevin Jacobs, Traffic Services spokesperson for the City
The Madlanga Commission — a judicial inquiry investigating criminality, political interference, and corruption within the criminal justice system — reconvenes on Wednesday at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria. Speaking to VOC News, organised crime expert Chad Thomas outlined some of the most shocking findings to emerge thus far.
More than a year after the Constitutional Court heard arguments on the future of the Tafelberg site in Sea Point, judgement is still pending. The case centres on whether well-located public land must be used to address apartheid-era spatial inequality, including through social housing. Housing activists warn that delays are
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his best wishes to Christian and Muslim communities observing Lent and Ramadan, noting the rare overlap of the two sacred periods this year. Ramaphosa said the convergence highlights shared values of introspection, discipline, generosity and care for the vulnerable. While Christians observe 40 days of
Small-scale fishers in Kassiesbaai, near Arniston, staged a placard protest at their harbour earlier this week after the government issued permits for only a fraction of the community’s vessels. Of the 17 boats in the area, just four received line-fishing permits, leaving dozens of families facing the loss of their
Muslims across South Africa are expected to gather at designated lookout points on Wednesday evening in anticipation of sighting the hilaal (crescent moon), which will signal the possible start of Ramadhan 1447 AH / 2026. In Cape Town, members of the Crescent Observers Society — commonly known as the “maan
The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has appointed an administrator to the College of Cape Town following a report that found serious and sustained governance failures. The Stabilisation and Governance Support Team (SGST) was tasked with assessing the college’s operations. Its report identified weaknesses in oversight, compromised
Three people, including a nine-month-old baby, were killed in a shooting at Sunbird Court in Athlone on Tuesday night. Two adult men were also injured and taken to hospital for treatment. Police confirmed that three suspects fled the scene and have not yet been arrested. The South African Police Service
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.
