By Odwa Mkentane The Gauteng Provincial Government is urging residents to download and use its e-Panic Button as part of efforts to improve public safety and emergency response. The digital platform is designed to connect residents to emergency assistance quickly during crises, with the government stressing that cybersecurity remains a
South Africa’s total employment fell by 14,000 between March and June, with manufacturing, business services, trade and transport recording some of the biggest job losses. Statistics South Africa says employment was also down by 95,000 compared with June last year. Full-time employment declined by 40,000, while part-time jobs increased by
Ahead of the 4 November Local Government Elections, VOC’s Meet the Mayors continues this week with EFF mayoral candidate Nontando Nolutshungu. Nolutshungu joined VOC to outline the EFF’s vision for Cape Town and discuss some of the key issues facing residents, including service delivery, housing, safety and unemployment. Drawing on
The Breast Care Foundation will host its Cancer Awareness Fun Walk on Saturday, 10 October, at Turfhall Stadium in Belthorn Estate, Athlone, bringing survivors, families and community members together to raise awareness and support those affected by breast cancer. Founder Lydia Alexander said the event will feature three, five and
South Africa is marking 25 years since the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, a framework aimed at addressing racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance worldwide. International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola said combating racism requires more than government action, stressing the important role of communities and
Rabies has claimed 16 lives in South Africa this year, with 75% of those who died being under the age of 15. Speaking to VOC News on World Rabies Day, specialist veterinary pathologist at the South African Veterinary Association, Dr Didi Classen, said the deaths were particularly tragic because rabies
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane A new report is raising concerns about illicit financial flows linked to foreign-owned spaza shops in South Africa. It estimates that around R6.3 billion generated through these businesses was moved out of the country through informal remittance networks, highlighting concerns about money laundering, terrorist financing and
By Odwa Mkentane South Africa’s unemployment crisis is coming under renewed scrutiny, with concerns that the country is failing to create enough jobs to keep pace with the growing labour force. Economist Duma Gqubule says the problem goes beyond a skills mismatch, pointing to unemployed graduates in critical professions while
By Odwa Mkentane A new report is raising concerns about illicit financial flows linked to foreign-owned spaza shops in South Africa. It estimates that around R6.3 billion generated through these businesses was moved out of the country through informal remittance networks, highlighting concerns about money laundering, terrorist financing and gaps
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.
