Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola stated yesterday that the United States’ attempts to interfere in South Africa’s domestic issues have led to relations between the two nations reaching an all-time low. This tension coincides with discussions regarding a 30% tariff, the highest imposed on any sub-Saharan African country, which is set
Early reports indicate that the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) will need to allocate over R1 million due to a series of burglaries and incidents of vandalism at schools during the June/July holiday. Bronagh Hammond from the WCED informed VOC News that despite security measures being implemented at 424 schools,
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has confirmed the detection of avian influenza, commonly referred to as bird flu, in the province. This comes amid recent outbreaks of the virus in chickens in the North West and Mpumalanga provinces. In the Western Cape, a poultry-related case was identified in early
Police have launched an investigation following a carjacking incident in Athlone on Tuesday. According to South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Wesley Twigg, the incident took place in a parking area near a supermarket and medical facility. “According to reports, the victim was sitting in her vehicle when she was
By Rachel Mohamed The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) justice spokesperson, Glynnis Breytenbach, is proposing a bill to amend three sections of the Constitution. The aim is to prevent impeached judges, such as former Judge President John Hlophe and former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, from becoming members of Parliament. Speaking to VOC
By Rachel Mohamed The Independent Development Trust (IDT) has suspended its CEO, Tebogo Malaka, following allegations that she and her spokesperson, Phasha Makgolane, offered Daily Maverick investigative journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh R60,000 in cash to suppress an ongoing investigation by the publication. Speaking to VOC News, Myburgh stated that the alleged
Early reports indicate that Iran and Pakistan have agreed to increase their trade to $10 billion annually. During Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s first official visit to Pakistan, the two nations signed multiple agreements related to energy and trade. Speaking to VOC News, Iranian journalist Alireza Kamandi stated that Iran and
Minibus taxis continue to serve as the backbone of public transport in South Africa, transporting millions of commuters each day. While many passengers rely on them for daily travel, opinions about the service vary sharply, with some residents raising concerns over driver behaviour, while others defend the safety and affordability
E-hailing services such as Uber, Bolt, and InDrive have become a daily necessity for many South Africans, offering a convenient alternative to traditional transport. However, as reliance on these platforms grows, so do the risks faced by both drivers and passengers. Concerns over hijackings, robberies, fake profiles, and dangerous pick-up
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.
