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The case concerning a mother accused of murdering her 11-year-old son is postponed to the Johannesburg High Court for pre-trial proceedings

Kouthar Sambo 6 November 2025

The case concerning a mother accused of murdering her 11-year-old son has been postponed to the Johannesburg High Court for pre-trial proceedings. Tiffany Nicole Meek came before the Roodepoort Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning for the conclusion of the indictment in her case. Meek is charged with murdering Jayden-Lee following

PIC Silence on Anglo American Exit Sparks Concern Over Accountability

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 6 November 2025

The Public Investment Corporation’s (PIC) silence on Anglo American’s planned exit from South Africa has raised alarm over accountability and economic sovereignty, with potential consequences for mining communities and public wealth. Speaking to VOC News, Christopher Rutledge, Executive Director of the Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) and Women

Cape Town Lays Foundation for First Muslim Mortuary at Mowbray Cemetery

Ragheema Mclean 6 November 2025

Cape Town marked a historic moment on Wednesday with the foundation-laying of the city’s first Muslim mortuary at Mowbray Cemetery. The facility, dedicated to the storage and preparation of bodies according to Islamic burial rites, will serve purely as a storage space and will not conduct autopsies. Faizal Sayed, Chairman

How Waste Pickers Are Driving Recycling and Fighting Climate Change

Ragheema Mclean 6 November 2025

Every day, hundreds of waste pickers, often called “bin pickers” or “reclaimers,” navigate Cape Town’s streets, collecting recyclable materials from bins and landfills. While some see their work as a nuisance, these informal recyclers play a vital role in reducing landfill waste, supporting recycling initiatives, and contributing to the circular

African Diaspora Forum Calls for Urgent Migrant Indaba

Aneeqa Du Plessis 6 November 2025

The African Diaspora Forum in South Africa has urged government officials, civil society, and migrant communities to quickly convene a Migrant Indaba. The Indaba aims to address the complex migration laws by developing joint strategies for better migration management, integration, and resource use. According to Bongani Mkwananzi, secretary of the

Cape Town Urges Beachgoers to Stay Safe at Blue Flag Beaches This Festive Season

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 5 November 2025

With the festive season approaching, Western Cape residents are being urged to exercise caution at the province’s popular beaches, particularly at the eight Blue Flag beaches, including Camps Bay, Clifton 4th, and Muizenberg. The Blue Flag designation is an internationally recognized status awarded to beaches that meet strict safety, environmental,

Are Trade Unions Still Relevant in Today’s Changing Workforce?

Ragheema Mclean 5 November 2025

For decades, trade unions have stood as the cornerstone of workers’ rights in South Africa, advocating for fair wages, safer working conditions, and broader social justice. Their legacy is deeply tied to the country’s struggle for equality and democracy. But as the world of work evolves, shaped by automation, the

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.

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