The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has brought forward its November 2026 social grant payments ahead of the local government elections on 4 November. SASSA spokesperson Andile Tshona said the revised schedule followed consultations with stakeholders and approval from National Treasury. Under the new dates, the Older Persons Grant
Western Cape schools will teach Grade 1 mathematics in isiXhosa from next year as part of a province-wide expansion of the Bala Wande mathematics programme. The Western Cape Education Department is implementing the programme in partnership with education organisation Funda Wande to strengthen foundational numeracy skills through structured teaching resources
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane The US is facing mounting international condemnation over plans to execute a convicted former US Army psychiatrist by firing squad and livestream the killing to the public. The proposed execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, who was convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in Texas
More than 85,000 Western Cape matric candidates have begun their final examinations, with the province hoping to improve on last year’s 88.2% pass rate. The 2026 National Senior Certificate examinations started on Tuesday, 13 October, with the Computer Applications Technology practical paper, and will conclude on 25 November. Western Cape
Banyana Banyana have advanced to the third round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers after beating Madagascar 7-0 on aggregate. South Africa secured a 3-0 victory in the second leg at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. Gabriela Moodaly-Salgado scored, while substitute Ronnel Donnelly netted twice. The 2022
The Western Cape Mobility Department has called on valid e-hailing and metered taxi operating licence holders to nominate candidates for the first election of the new E-Hailing and Metered Taxi Council. Nominations close next Thursday. The council aims to represent licence holders’ interests, establish accountable leadership and strengthen communication and
Cape Town Mayor and DA mayoral candidate Geordin Hill-Lewis says increasing accommodation supply is key to addressing affordability pressures in the city. Speaking on VOC’s Meet the Mayors series ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, Hill-Lewis highlighted tourism’s contribution to the local economy, saying the sector supports around 280,000
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane Langa residents were left shocked after a shooting incident on Monday that left two men dead and another victim hospitalised. The victims were shot while inside a car on Monday evening in Teenage Vuso Street, Zone 5, Langa. Langa community leader Nomalungelo Bikitsha says community leaders
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane Former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila has joined forces with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group to lead a new political and military coalition, escalating the conflict in the country’s volatile east. The alliance, known as the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, aims
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.
