The Western Cape Education Department has confirmed that the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations have proceeded smoothly, with no major incidents reported. Matric learners are scheduled to conclude the exams on Wednesday. Western Cape Education MEC, David Maynier, said that 4,190 markers will now assess over 954,000 exam scripts at
As the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign gets underway, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is stepping up its efforts to tackle Gender-Based Violence (GBV) across the province. This week, 139 residents joined DSD’s GBV Ambassador Programme in areas including Breede
As December approaches and Capetonians gear up for the holiday season, the presence of traffic officials and roadblocks is once again drawing attention. Questions are mounting over whether the spike in traffic fines is genuinely aimed at curbing dangerous driving or primarily intended to boost municipal revenue. A recent VOC
With holiday traffic surging across the country, industry experts are warning motorists to stay alert to an increase in roadside tow truck scams. The South African Motor Body Repairers Association (SAMBRA) stated that opportunistic operators frequently target drivers in the moments immediately following a crash. SAMBRA’s National Director, Juan Hanekom,
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) stated it is on track to save more than R341-million in the next financial year after thousands of social grants were discontinued following extensive eligibility reviews. This update was presented to Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Social Development last week, where SASSA and the
Fire crews in the Cape Winelands have spent the night battling several wildfires that started over the weekend, with some lines now contained while others continue to burn. The district’s fire services, supported by CapeNature and the Winelands Fire Protection Association, say teams have been kept busy but the situation
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has stated that the report by the Save Table Mountain Coalition on crime statistics at Table Mountain National Park is misleading. According to SANParks spokesperson JP Louw, no official crime statistics have been released. Louw added that objective public records show that, although crime
Former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel has issued a stark warning about obstacles to growth that are holding back the African continent. Manuel delivered the warning during his speech to delegates at the B20 summit in Sandton on Wednesday. This comes as the global business community gathers for the final time
The United Ulema Council of South Africa (UUCSA) has launched a national research initiative aimed at gaining a deeper understanding of the lived experiences, challenges, and aspirations of Muslims across the country. The survey, open to participants nationwide, will collect both demographic information and personal insights to build a comprehensive
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.
