President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked the Constitutional Court to dismiss an urgent appeal seeking to revive Parliament’s impeachment process against him. The appeal follows a Western Cape High Court ruling that halted the proceedings, with Ramaphosa arguing that Parliament should wait for the next stage of the legal process before
The Western Cape High Court has dismissed an application seeking access to the Mowbray Cemetery Board’s bank statements, ruling that the records should remain confidential while allowing the court to inspect them solely to determine whether sufficient funds are available to facilitate the upcoming election of a new governing body.
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has expressed concern over persistent leadership vacancies at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges, urging the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to implement a long-term strategy to address recruitment delays. The call follows reports that more
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane Executive Director for Freedom of Religion South Africa, Michael Swain, says while strict photograph requirements for firearm licence applications are important to ensure accurate identification, these standards should be applied in a manner that respects constitutional rights to religious freedom. His remarks come as the Portfolio
Parliament has suspended National Coloured Congress (NCC) leader and Member of Parliament Fadiel Adams for 20 sitting days, with the suspension taking effect from 3 August and running until the end of the month. The suspension was imposed under the Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures Act,
Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke has warned that weak planning, poor procurement processes and a lack of accountability continue to undermine infrastructure delivery across South Africa, contributing to service delivery failures and mounting financial pressure on municipalities. Her findings are contained in the 2024/25 Consolidated General Report on National and Provincial Audit
The expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, coupled with escalating settler violence against Palestinian communities, is placing increasing pressure on the prospects for a two-state solution, according to the Director of the Center for Islam and Global Affairs (CIGA) at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University, Dr Sami Al-Arian.
Artificial intelligence (AI), digital skills and remote work are creating new opportunities for young people in Gaza to earn an income despite the ongoing conflict and widespread unemployment. Speaking to VOC News, Data and Technology Executive Vukosi Sambo said the destruction of infrastructure and limited access to traditional employment have
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has reaffirmed the principles governing the allocation of public funding for sport, amid growing public debate and media attention surrounding financial support for athletes and sporting events. The clarification comes in response to increasing criticism directed at the Ministry
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.
