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Eleven unarmed civilian volunteers, including doctors and humanitarian workers, remain unlawfully detained in Libya

Kouthar Sambo 4 June 2026

“Eleven unarmed civilian volunteers, including doctors and humanitarian workers, remain unlawfully detained in Libya. These individuals are members of the Global Sumud Land Convoy, a non-violent humanitarian initiative involving 230 participants from 21 countries, transporting ambulances, medical supplies, and mobile homes overland in an effort to break the siege on

NATJOINTS Activates Operational Plan as Authorities Condemn Anti-Migrant Violence

Ragheema Mclean 4 June 2026

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has activated a comprehensive operational plan in response to recent unrest in parts of the country linked to undocumented migrants. The plan focuses on three key areas: enhanced visibility and rapid deployment capabilities, intelligence-led operations, and targeted crime-combatting interventions. Authorities are closely

Hanover Park Residents Back Proposed 6pm Curfew, But Activists Call for Broader Solutions

Ragheema Mclean 4 June 2026

Residents of Hanover Park have voiced support for a proposed community-driven “6pm curfew” aimed at reducing stone-throwing incidents and improving safety in the area. The proposal, championed by Dereleen James, comes amid ongoing concerns about public disorder and the safety of both residents and motorists during evening hours. While some

ICJ Sets 2027 Deadline for South Africa’s Reply in Israel Genocide Case

Kouthar Sambo 3 June 2026

Following South Africa’s application against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, the Court has issued an order setting 22 November 2027 as the deadline for South Africa to file its Reply to Israel’s written submissions.

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

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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