At the 12th South African Institute of Taxation Conference in Boksburg, Gauteng, South African Revenue Service (SARS) Deputy Commissioner Johnstone Makhubu unveiled bold plans to modernise the country’s tax and customs systems. His proposals include instant payment systems, e-reporting, and entity-based compliance to improve efficiency and combat illicit trade. “If
Commuters using Golden Arrow Bus Services will face higher transport costs from Monday, 11 August, as the company implements an average fare increase of 4% across all its products. Golden Arrow spokesperson Bronwen Dyke-Beyer said the decision comes after months of holding off on price hikes, despite rising operational expenses. “In December
As South Africa marks Women’s Month, one organisation is ensuring the celebration extends far beyond August. ActivateHer, a Cape Town-based nonprofit, is transforming the lives of girls and young women in underprivileged communities by using sport as a catalyst for empowerment, leadership, and health education. Founded by Adele Brueggemann, ActivateHer
Western Cape police have arrested multiple suspects and seized firearms, ammunition, and drugs in a series of targeted weekend operations across the province. On Sunday, members of the Steenberg Crime Prevention Unit acted on a tip-off about an armed suspect in Albertus Court, Steenberg. Officers spotted a man matching the
Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy has appointed an interim board to lead the embattled Road Accident Fund (RAF), following the dissolution of the previous board in July due to governance failures. The newly appointed board will be chaired by Kenneth Brown, former Chief Procurement Officer at National Treasury, with Nonhlanhla
By Rachel Mohamed In a joint statement released this week, the Ministers of International Relations and Cooperation and Trade, Industry, and Competition reiterated their commitment to ongoing discussions regarding trade and investment relations with the United States. U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to introduce new tariffs on exports from
By Rachel Mohamed The Nyanga Sub-District, in partnership with the Community Policing Forum, SAPS, and local government, is set to host a “Silencing the Gun” event at Phoenix High School in Manenberg this Saturday, 9 August, from 10 am to 3 pm. The campaign aims to combat gun violence in
The 2nd United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4), held from 27–29 July 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and co-hosted by Ethiopia and Italy, brought together global stakeholders to assess progress since the inaugural 2021 summit in advancing sustainable food systems. Speaking to VOC News, Dr. Paul Kariuki, Executive Director
As housing prices continue to rise and youth unemployment reaches record highs, many young South Africans feel that the dream of owning a home is becoming increasingly unattainable. A recent VOC News poll found that 91% of respondents believe that buying a house is an unrealistic goal for young people
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.
