The implementation of minibus taxi fare increases across the Western Cape took effect on Monday, with commuters now paying more for both local and long-distance travel. The hikes, ranging between R2 and R5 for local trips, have raised concern among commuters already grappling with the rising cost of living. The
South Africa women’s national soccer team coach Desiree Ellis has named a 23-player squad for next month’s back-to-back international friendly matches against Japan women’s national football team. The away fixtures form part of the team’s preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The squad sees
The City of Cape Town has proposed a R4.7 billion operational budget for urban mobility in the new financial year beginning on 1 July. The budget includes more than R1.7 billion for the MyCiTi bus service and R1.9 billion for road maintenance and upgrades. Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility,
The City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre (DRMC) says teams are continuing mop-up and recovery operations following this week’s devastating cold fronts across the Western Cape. DRMC spokesperson Charlotte Powell said ongoing assessments have revealed the widespread impact of the severe weather. “Thus far, we can confirm that 31,709 dwellings and
Today marks 78 years since the Nakba, remembered by Palestinians as the “catastrophe” that led to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people from their homes in 1948 by Israeli forces. Observed annually on 15 May, Nakba Day is commemorated through marches, prayer gatherings, educational programmes, and renewed calls
Three South African universities have approached the High Court in Pretoria in a bid to resolve a long-running dispute with the South African Dental Technicians Council (SADTC) that has halted dental technology training programmes since 2019. The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), Durban University of Technology (DUT), and Tshwane
Civil society organisations have raised concerns over what they describe as critical gaps in the proposed Whistleblower Protection Bill, calling for stronger safeguards and an extension of the deadline for public comment. The Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa, alongside other organisations, has warned that the draft legislation does not
The Newfields Village Anti-Eviction Community Representative Forum has criticised the City of Cape Town over warnings issued to Hanover Park residents allegedly operating businesses from their homes without the required zoning approval. The forum says residents are being threatened with penalties of up to 20 years in prison or fines
The Colorado Mosque community is continuing mop-up operations following recent storms and flooding that caused significant damage to the masjid grounds and interior. Floodwaters severely affected the mosque’s carpets, which will take time to fully dry, while cleaning efforts remain ongoing at the premises. Speaking ton VOC News Masjidul Wadood
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.
