VOC News

Damaging Waves Expected as Another Cold Front Approaches the Western Cape

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 17 July 2025

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Level 2 yellow warning for damaging waves and strong winds as another cold front is set to hit the Western Cape from Friday. According to SAWS forecaster Henning Grobler, the warning applies particularly to the coastline stretching from Saldanha Bay to

PRASA Announces First Fare Increase in a Decade Starting August 2025

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 17 July 2025

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has confirmed that train fares will increase from August 2025, marking the first fare adjustment since 2015. According to PRASA, single-trip tickets will rise by R2,50, while return tickets could cost up to R6 more, depending on the distance travelled. The increase

Ramaphosa: Government of National Unity to Prioritise Economic Reform and Service Delivery

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 17 July 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that the Government of National Unity (GNU) will prioritise economic reform, tackle crime, and strengthen the state’s ability to deliver quality services. Speaking during the Presidency budget vote in Parliament, Ramaphosa emphasised that all departments must work collaboratively to stimulate growth, reduce poverty, and improve service

Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni delivers on the State Security Agency Department’s Post Budget Vote 2025/26

Aneeqa Du Plessis 16 July 2025

Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, announced that the government is finalising a new Cybersecurity Bill aimed at strengthening defences against online threats. She stated that this bill will follow the completion of the national cybersecurity strategy, which emphasises improving digital safety, raising public awareness, and protecting critical infrastructure. Ntshavheni

SASSA announces review process for over 100 000 beneficiaries

Daanyaal Matthews 16 July 2025

Over 100,000 beneficiaries have received SMSs stating they are under review by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). SASSA has clarified that the process is to ensure that money is paid to those who truly need it, noting a trend wherein individuals would receive SASSA grants but still apply

Hajj operators in turmoil following introduction of new hajj rules

Daanyaal Matthews 16 July 2025

The Saudi Arabia Ministry for Hajj and Umrah has announced a significant change to hajj logistics for the upcoming 2026 Hajj season by announcing that the only hajj operators allowed to operate in the kingdom for South African hujaaj are ones based in Saudi Arabia, seemingly ending the hajj operator

Hamas: “We strongly condemn the Zionist aggression against the Syrian Arab Republic”

Kouthar Sambo 16 July 2025

“We strongly condemn the Zionist aggression against the Syrian Arab Republic, which has resulted in the killing of dozens of army soldiers, security forces, and innocent civilians.” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. This statement comes as Israeli occupation forces escalate their aggression against Syria. Hamas described

U.S. President Donald Trump announces new weapons for Ukraine

Kouthar Sambo 16 July 2025

Early reports indicate that U.S. President Donald Trump announced new weapons for Ukraine on Monday, July 14, 2025. He also threatened sanctions on anyone purchasing Russian exports unless Russia agrees to a peace deal. In an interview with VOC News, international relations expert and Mail & Guardian columnist Donovan Williams

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