The City of Cape Town has confirmed that the fire at the Imizamo Yethu informal settlement in Hout Bay has been contained after destroying an estimated 50 to 60 structures. The blaze broke out at around 6:50am on Wednesday morning, prompting a large-scale response from Fire and Rescue Services. Fire
The National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUFAS) says it will continue engaging with Golden Arrow Bus Services over concerns around changes to disciplinary policies affecting drivers. Speaking to VOC News, NUFAS official responsible for Golden Arrow, Elias Mjikwa, said the union’s peaceful march on Tuesday was organised
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has warned that anti-migrant violence has escalated into a humanitarian crisis in the South Africa-Zimbabwe border towns of Musina and Beitbridge. The organisation stated that vulnerable migrants continue to face growing health and protection risks as deportations and displacement increase. Speaking to VOC News, MSF Zimbabwe
The Madlanga Commission has questioned former head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), Advocate Andrea Johnson, about allegations relating to the alleged misuse of Crime Intelligence funds. During her testimony, Johnson said she was unaware of any investigations into the matter, explaining that such cases would ordinarily fall under
SASSA beneficiaries still using the old Gold Cards have until 31 August to replace them with the new Postbank Black Cards or risk being unable to access their social grant payments from September. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is urging beneficiaries to visit designated card replacement sites as
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane Ahead of the final voter registration this coming weekend, The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in the Western Cape hosted a Thought Leadership Seminar, under the theme “From Ballot to Better Governance: The Power of Consequential Decisions,” as part of its active citizen participation initiative ahead of
The Western Cape has become the first province in South Africa to receive international accreditation for its forensic toxicology unit, a milestone expected to strengthen criminal investigations and improve confidence in forensic evidence used by the courts. The accreditation recognises the unit’s compliance with internationally accepted standards for quality, accuracy
As South Africa prepares for the final voter registration weekend ahead of the November local government elections, political analyst Professor Lisa Thompson says declining voter turnout reflects growing public disillusionment with local government rather than a weakening democracy. Speaking to VOC News, Thompson, from the University of the Western Cape’s
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane South Africa’s economic recovery is being undermined by growing municipal dysfunction, with failing local government services emerging as a significant constraint on investment, business activity and long-term growth. Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago warned that while the economy entered the year on a positive footing, rising
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.
