When South Africans take out insurance, it’s meant to offer peace of mind, a safety net for when things go wrong. But for many, that peace of mind has turned into frustration, with claims delayed, reduced, or rejected altogether. This growing dissatisfaction has led many to question whether consumers are
By Rachel Mohamed The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Fire Services continue to battle an active blaze in the Kogmanskloof mountains above Montagu and Ashton. The fire, which began on Thursday in the veld above Zolani, spread into Cape Nature-managed land and along the mountain ridge. Speaking to VOC News, the
Former President Jacob Zuma is seeking to overturn a court ruling that compels him to repay R28 million in state-funded legal fees. Zuma’s legal team argues that the costs should not be recovered from him personally but rather from the government officials and lawyers who authorised or handled the payments.
The City of Cape Town has issued a warning to parents as hot summer weather increases the spread of germs, leading to higher cases of diarrhoea and dehydration among children, particularly during November and May. Dehydration, a common complication of diarrhoeal disease, can be especially dangerous for babies and young
Western Cape MEC for Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Ivan Meyer, says the inaugural Western Cape Investment Summit has set a clear direction for the province’s Growth for Jobs Strategy. The summit took place from 5-7 November at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Six major investment commitments totaling R50
With South African pilgrims getting ready for Hajj 1447 (2026), a team from the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) is participating in the 5th Hajj Conference & Exhibition in Jeddah, organized by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Additionally, the event, lasting until November 12th, gathers global
The VOC News has been notified of a matter at the Western Cape High Court, with the case information revealing that the complainant, the wife, has brought her husband, the defendant, to court to contest the supposed absence of nafaqah (financial maintenance towards a wife) from her partner. The verdict
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is facing renewed scrutiny following the sudden resignation of its board chairperson, Dr. Karen Stander, over the weekend. Stander cited a “toxic” work environment marked by racism, bullying, intimidation, and personal threats as the reason for stepping down. Minister of Higher Education and
Two women were shot dead, and a 12-year-old boy wounded outside Portlands Primary School in Mitchells Plain on Thursday afternoon. Police confirmed that the women were collecting their children from school when the shooting occurred. According to Western Cape SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg, the victims, two women aged 26
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.
