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South Africa needs stronger support systems to protect senior citizens from online scams

Aneeqa Du Plessis 11 July 2025

The University of the Western Cape has highlighted the urgent need for increased awareness, clearer guidance, and more robust support systems to protect older individuals from online threats. This follows a research study titled “Cybercrime Against Senior Citizens: Exploring Ageism, Ideal Victimhood, and the Pivotal Role of Socioeconomics.” According to

UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Occupied Palestine, Francesca Albanese, faces sanctions by the Trump administration

Kouthar Sambo 11 July 2025

“The United States’ imposition of sanctions on United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Occupied Palestine, Francesca Albanese, constitutes a blatant demonstration of the U.S. administration’s shameless bias toward Zionist war crimes and its contempt for UN institutions and their representatives—particularly those documenting the humanitarian catastrophe caused by

12 SANDF Special Forces members granted bail in the murder of Hawks investigator

Aneeqa Du Plessis 11 July 2025

The Randburg Magistrate’s Court has granted bail of R10,000 each to 12 members of the South African Defence Force Special Forces, who are charged with the murder of Hawks investigator Frans Mathipa. Mathipa, a lead detective investigating state-related crimes, was shot and killed on the N1 near the Hammanskraal Toll

SA Human Rights Commission Policy Brief Calls for the Protection of Water Infrastructure

Ragheema Mclean 11 July 2025

Criminals are deliberately sabotaging South Africa’s water infrastructure to profit from the lucrative repair contracts that follow, according to a new policy brief released by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). Titled “How to Address Systemic Sabotage of Essential Water Infrastructure,” the brief raises serious concerns about the intentional

SA lifts ban on Brazilian mechanically deboned meat and chicken

Aneeqa Du Plessis 10 July 2025

The Department of Agriculture has officially lifted the ban on Brazilian mechanically deboned meat and chicken after an eight-week suspension. This ban was imposed due to a case of bird flu on a single farm in Rio Grande do Sul, which cut off 95% of South Africa’s supply of mechanically

Ashley Kriel to be remembered at the third annual memorial cypher

Aneeqa Du Plessis 10 July 2025

By Rachel Mohamed The Ashley Kriel Memorial Cypher is scheduled to take place on Friday, 11 July 2025, at the Castle of Good Hope to honour the life and legacy of the anti-apartheid activist. This event will additionally recognise progress among the youth today under the theme “Roots, Culture, Heritage,

Pakistan’s Army Chief, Asim Munir, nominates U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, alongside Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Kouthar Sambo 10 July 2025

Pakistan’s Army Chief, Asim Munir, has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, alongside Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show, Southeast Asia analyst Junaid Ahmed remarked that Trump often presents himself as an anti-war candidate. “Trump portrays himself as someone who will

Trump’s Tariff Threat Raises Concerns for SA Trade and BRICS Relations

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 10 July 2025

The United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump on Monday posted a letter on Truth social media, warning President Cyril Ramaphosa that a 30% tariff would be imposed on all South African exports to the United States from 1 August 2025 unless a new trade agreement is secured before then. This

FSCA fines drop, no complex fraud cases

Aneeqa Du Plessis 10 July 2025

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) announced total fines of nearly R120 million in the past financial year. This figure represents a decline from the previous year, mainly due to the absence of a large-scale fraud case like Steinhoff. The FSCA emphasised its ongoing efforts to enhance market integrity and

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.

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