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Energy analyst: “Funds allocated by the National Treasury to municipalities for free basic electricity never reach the poor and are misappropriated”

Kouthar Sambo 3 June 2026

Impoverished households in South Africa could soon receive up to 150 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of free electricity per month. The current Free Basic Electricity (FBE) allocation stands at 50 kWh per month. However, Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa told Parliament that the department is evaluating options to expand the programme

The Fourth Trimester & Beyond

Ragheema Mclean 3 June 2026

Sheefah Irambona The moment a baby is born, a mother is born too. The woman existed before, but the mother is entirely new. As we celebrated the women in our lives during Mother’s Day in May, our series The Fourth Trimester and Beyond shifted the focus to women entering motherhood,

What We Carry: How Childhood Shapes the Adult Self

Ragheema Mclean 3 June 2026

By Sheefah Irambona As Child Protection Week calls on us to focus on the children of today, we often overlook the children still living within many adults, those who survived abuse, neglect, dysfunction, and silence at the hands of broken systems, families, and communities. In May, our radio series What

IEC Gears Up for June Voter Registration Weekend Ahead of 2026 Local Elections

Ragheema Mclean 3 June 2026

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa says preparations for the voter registration weekend on 20 and 21 June are well underway as the country gears up for the 2026 Local Government Elections on 4 November. The registration drive will give eligible South Africans an opportunity to register to

CODETA Launches Cashless Payment System on Pilot Taxi Routes

Ragheema Mclean 3 June 2026

The Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (CODETA) has piloted a new cashless payment system aimed at modernising fare collection across its taxi services. Under the system, which came into effect on 1 June, commuters are required to use prepaid smart cards that are scanned when boarding a taxi,

Israel-Lebanon Discussions Underway to Secure Ceasefire

Kouthar Sambo 2 June 2026

Discussions between Israel and Lebanon are set for today and tomorrow in Washington, DC, where Lebanese representatives aim to achieve a cessation of assaults and occupation in the south. US President Donald Trump states he requested Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cease his planned bombing of Beirut, Lebanon’s capital,

RFA Welcomes Diesel Price Cut but Raises Concern Over Sharp Petrol Increase

Kouthar Sambo 2 June 2026

“We note the fuel price changes effective 3 June 2026. While the reduction in diesel prices — approximately R3.25/l for 0.05% sulphur diesel and R2.62/l for 0.005% sulphur diesel — is a welcome, if partial, reprieve for long-haul freight operators, the RFA notes with concern that petrol prices have increased

Home Affairs Accelerates Smart ID Rollout Amid Surge in Identity Fraud

Ragheema Mclean 1 June 2026

Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber stated that the department is accelerating the rollout of smart ID cards through banks and digital systems as part of efforts to combat identity fraud. The move comes amid growing concerns over the continued use of South Africa’s green barcoded ID books. According to

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.

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