By Kouthar Sambo As holiday goers flock to the beach to enjoy a swim, the National Sea Rescue Institutes’ (NSRI) Craig Lambinon, spoke on VOC’s PM Drive show, cautioning swimmers to be on high alert and remain vigilant near water bodies. Lambinon provided an update on the latest drowning incident,
By Kouthar Sambo Eskom, the South African Police Service (SAPS), City Power, and contracted security personnel discovered a large-scale illegal electricity operation on a farm in Leeupoort, Gauteng. This comes as the power utility revealed in a statement that the illegal operation is estimated to have cost Eskom over R6.6
By Kouthar Sambo Consumers have been warned to be on high alert for online transactions linked to their bank cards. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show on Thursday, Specialised Security Services (SSS) expert Mike Bolhuis, stressed that consumers must remain vigilant when encountering scammers. “The latest scam alert is people
South Africa has officially taken over the G20 presidency, emphasizing the importance of elevating the needs of the African continent and the Global South on the world stage. The G20 is an intergovernmental economic forum, which includes 19 countries. Countries in the European Union (EU) and now the African Union
By Kouthar Sambo Amid the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza, Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, directed police on Sunday, 1st December 2024, to ban Mosques from playing the Athaan (Islamic call to prayer), claiming it “disturbs” Jewish residents. This comes after he has instructed authorities to confiscate loudspeakers
By Kouthar Sambo Residents of Orlando East recently shut down several spaza shops owned by foreigners in Soweto following a surge in food-borne illnesses and a desire to reclaim the township economy for locals. However, President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned people not to take the law into their own hands.
The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign is an annual global initiative led by the United Nations. The campaign seeks to shine a light on the pervasive issue of gender-based violence (GBV) and promote action to address it worldwide. Mosaic’s Executive Director, Advocate Tarisai
Residents of Valhalla Park in Bishop Lavis are living in constant fear as gang violence continues to spiral out of control. Tensions over gang territory and leadership have fueled a series of violent incidents, leaving the community on edge as the festive season approaches. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, Bishop Lavis
By Vusuthando Percyvil Dube The United States has emerged as the world’s preeminent economic power, with the U.S. dollar serving as the major global currency. This transformation is rooted in a complex interplay of domestic growth and international conflicts, notably three significant wars: the Spanish-American War, World War I, and
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.
