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
Parliament’s ad hoc committee, established to investigate allegations of threats to national security made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has elected Molapi Lekganyane as its chairperson. This follows the suspension of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who has been placed on special leave amid the scandal. Lekganyane, a member of
By Rachel Mohamed United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has described the situation in Sudan as a catastrophe of staggering scale and brutality. The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has plunged the country deeper into turmoil, resulting in more than 12.4 million
The South African government has pledged to defend the nation’s trade interests following the U.S. decision to impose a 30% tariff on local exports. Approximately 8% of South Africa’s total exports are directed to the U.S., which is its third-largest trading partner. During a joint media briefing, International Relations and
A report from Middle East Eye investigating the intimidation campaign against International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan has been subjected to a severe and escalating intimidation campaign linked to his investigation into alleged Israeli war crimes. This comes after Khan advocated for arrest warrants against Israeli leaders, including
Residents of Beacon Valley, Mitchells Plain, are reeling after a deadly shooting on Monday afternoon that claimed the life of an adult male, prompting a murder investigation and fears of escalating gang violence in the area. According to South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie, the suspects
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has urged newly appointed Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela to urgently address allegations of widespread tender irregularities and mismanagement within South Africa’s Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). Speaking to VOC News, OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage emphasised the need for immediate action,
Cape Town’s cycling community is in mourning following the tragic deaths of three cyclists in separate incidents within just over a week, raising fresh alarms over the country’s ongoing road safety crisis. Roland Postma, Managing Director at Young Urbanists South Africa, said the spate of fatalities highlights deeper systemic issues
By Rachel Mohamed Recent reports indicate that South Africa has missed the August 1 deadline to negotiate a trade deal with the United States. This situation arises after President Donald Trump’s executive order, which adjusted tariffs for several countries, including a new 30% tariff on South Africa scheduled to take
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.
