By Odwa Mkentane The Zimbabwean Civic Movement has urged the South African government to process and repatriate the 200 Zimbabweans who have been detained for two months in Robertson, rather than continuing to hold them. The group was arrested in June and July during a crackdown on undocumented migrants. Among
By Ragheema Mclean Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and Police Oversight and Community Safety MEC Anroux Marais have formally launched the Lawyers in Police Stations Project, aimed at strengthening the quality of police investigations and docket preparation. The initiative is a partnership between the Western Cape Government, the South African
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene as the new chairperson of the Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC). Nene will serve a five-year term, alongside Malijeng Ngqaleni, who has been appointed deputy chairperson. The President has also appointed Bulelwa Dygrecia Nqadolo, Advocate Neo Khethang Tsholanku, Andrew Donaldson
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has enrolled a case against four accused, including a police officer, who are facing charges of alleged extortion and money laundering in contravention of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA). The accused appeared in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court following their
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane A 16-year-old boy arrested in Malmesbury on Monday is facing 11 charges after allegedly being linked to international child exploitation networks. The teenager appeared in the Malmesbury Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, where details of the serious allegations against him were heard. The 16-year-old is facing eleven
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane The Alcardo Andrews Foundation with Hanover Park residents, community leaders and civic organizations took to the streets, calling for urgent action against gang, gun violence, food insecurity and gender-based violence. Eye Love Africa, The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO), Hanover Park seniors club and Ubuntu
Western Cape Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Sizakhele Dyantyi says he is taking a zero-tolerance approach towards police officers who accept bribes or abuse their positions. This comes after a police officer was arrested at Mitchells Plain SAPS on Sunday for allegedly attempting to smuggle contraband into the station’s holding cells.
By Daanyaal Matthews The Indonesian Consulate celebrated Indonesian Independence Day earlier today, marking the archipelago’s 81st anniversary of independence from colonial rule. The consulate hosted members of the Indonesian community in South Africa, as well as other esteemed guests. The gathering featured a vibrant display of Indonesian culture, with the
By Odwa Mkentane Many residents across the Cape Flats say they are being left without access to basic services. In Heinz Park, residents are raising concerns about being excluded from community development projects and struggling to access library services. Speaking to VOC, Heinz Park activist Tashreeq Perry says people from
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.
