The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) will commemorate their 12th anniversary this weekend at the Khayelitsha Rugby Stadium in Cape Town, after relocating the event from Mthatha in the Eastern Cape due to recent flooding. EFF leader Julius Malema has dubbed the gathering a “Parade of the Poor,” underscoring the party’s
By Kouthar Sambo Twelve-year-old Thanaa Voterson from Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, dazzled audiences and judges with her remarkable vocals, becoming the youngest vocalist to win a gold medal at an international competition. Competing at the Mediterranean Legends singing competition held over the weekend in Spain and France, she showcased extraordinary talent
As South Africa observes National Savings Month this July, many families on the Cape Flats say that saving is simply not an option. With the cost of food, transport, and electricity continuing to rise while wages remain stagnant, residents have indicated that their financial focus is purely on day-to-day survival.
By Rachel Mohamed A bill requiring the Trump administration to conduct a comprehensive review of United States–South Africa relations—and to identify South African government officials and African National Congress (ANC) leaders eligible for sanctions—was recently passed by the US House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee. The committee approved the US–SA
Concerns over police intimidation are growing in Kenya after the recent arrest of prominent human rights activist Boniface Mwangi. Although Mwangi has since been released, attention has shifted to the conduct of law enforcement, particularly following earlier comments by President William Ruto suggesting that police should “shoot protestors in the
A potential legal battle is brewing over the future of Hajj in South Africa. This comes after the Sunni Jamiat Ulema (SJU) accused the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) of overstepping its authority and sidelining key stakeholders in the pilgrimage process. Through its legal representatives, Asif Latib Attorneys,
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party) has tabled a motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa, citing his failure to dismiss Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and adequately protect vulnerable citizens. The party has called for a special parliamentary session to be held within two weeks to debate and vote on
Initial concerns over Budget 2025 appeared to ease on Wednesday after Parliament approved the Appropriation Bill. The bill passed with 262 votes in favour and 90 against. It now moves to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) for further consideration. Speaking to VOC News, political analyst Professor Levy Ndou emphasized
Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has stated that public trust in the Hawks—the South African Police Service (SAPS) unit tasked with tackling corruption—has declined compared to the now-disbanded Scorpions. Speaking at the South African Council of Churches Anti-Corruption Conference in Johannesburg, Zondo said the Hawks lack the capacity to effectively
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.
