Cape Town motorists may soon face stricter enforcement on the roads, as the City considers rolling out AI-powered traffic cameras to detect seatbelt and cellphone offences. Speaking to VOC News, Traffic Services spokesperson Kevin Jacobs said the technology, which has already been piloted on Phillip Kokozana Drive, is capable of
Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has announced that he will not seek re-election at the party’s upcoming federal congress, marking a significant leadership shift for South Africa’s official opposition. His decision follows months of internal pressure and heightened tensions within the party, including a recent and very public fallout with
In South Africa, poverty is not only an economic condition but is also often experienced as a social stigma. For many people living in low-income communities, being poor can translate into discrimination, criminalisation, and unequal access to opportunities. From policing practices and service delivery to employment and education, poverty frequently
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) says intensified security operations in the Western Cape have highlighted both progress and deep-rooted challenges within the province’s correctional system. Addressing the media on Monday, National Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services, Makgothi Thobakgale, outlined the outcomes of the 2025–2026 festive season security
The City of Cape Town has announced the N2 Edge Safety Project, which will oversee the bolstering of security along the N2 route while investing in cultural aspects for communities alongside the route. Specifically, the N2 Edge Safety Project aims to develop new pedestrian crossings, improved lighting and access control,
Advocate Andy Mothibi may face court papers on his first day as National Director of Public Prosecutions, following a legal challenge to his appointment by Cape Town-based law firm B Xulu and Partners. The firm argues that the advisory panel used in the selection process was unconstitutional. Mothibi, who was
The Department of Health has launched its 2026 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive, aimed at protecting young girls from cervical cancer later in life. Cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in South Africa, claiming more than 5,700 lives each year. Speaking to VOC
Section 11 of the South African Constitution is one of the shortest provisions in the Bill of Rights, yet arguably one of the most powerful. It states simply: “Everyone has the right to life.” There are no conditions, qualifications, or exclusions. Yet questions remain about what this right means in
Western Cape police are searching for three suspects following an armed house robbery during a surprise birthday celebration in Browns Farm, Philippi. The incident occurred on Saturday when three unknown men allegedly entered a home where guests were preparing for a party. Police say the suspects pretended to be invited
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.
