Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating allegations raised by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is seeking another extension to complete its work. The committee has already been granted four extensions and was initially expected to finalise its report by Thursday. Members met this week to address administrative matters, including reviewing a
South Africa is considering a major overhaul of its exchange control regulations, dating back to 1961, with public comment open at the National Treasury until 17 May. Proposed changes include raising offshore allowances, regulating crypto assets, and easing capital-flow restrictions. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange said the reforms could unlock significant
President Cyril Ramaphosa is calling for urgent, coordinated global action to tackle inequality, including the creation of a permanent, independent panel to monitor trends and guide policy responses. The proposal follows consultations with international experts as part of the G20 process to address what is increasingly being described as a
Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi stated that stronger artificial intelligence authentication measures will be introduced following the withdrawal of the department’s draft AI policy. The decision comes after reports revealed that the document contained fabricated academic references, raising concerns about the use of unverified AI-generated content in
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has requested the National Treasury to investigate alleged irregularities in the procurement of foundation phase textbooks, amid concerns over transparency and fairness in the process. In a statement, Gwarube said she was alarmed by reports highlighting possible procurement issues, warning that the matter could have
Cape Town is hosted the 4th Africa International Youth Kungfu Championship this weekend, convening young athletes from across the African continent. Organised by Muhammad Junaid Chafeker, the event features defending champions South Africa as they compete for top honours. Speaking to VOC News, Chafeker reflects on the key highlights from
As South Africa prepares to mark Freedom Day, the National Shelter Movement of South Africa is urging renewed reflection on what freedom truly means in a society still grappling with high levels of gender-based violence and femicide. The organisation says many survivors continue to face barriers in accessing safety, justice,
As the world marks World Book Day, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape has launched the #OnWednesdaysWeRead campaign, aimed at building a stronger culture of reading across communities. The initiative encourages individuals, schools, and organisations to set aside time every Wednesday to read, making the
South Africa’s apex court, the Constitutional Court of South Africa, has clarified the powers of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), ruling that its directives are not legally binding. In its judgment, the court confirmed that while the commission plays a critical watchdog role, it must approach the courts
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.
