By Rachel Mohamed The police have raised serious concerns about the state of mining in South Africa. More than 400 illegal miners at the Sheba Gold Mine in Barberton, Mpumalanga, are expected to appear in court today. This follows their arrest during a police-led raid known as Operation Val’ Umgodi,
Three suspects, aged 33, 34, and 37, are set to appear in the Khayelitsha Magistrates’ Court today following their arrest on Saturday at Ntutyana Street, Ilitha Park, Khayelitsha. They were apprehended for possession of an unlicensed firearm, ammunition, drugs, and stolen cellular phones. Police spokesperson Captain F.C. van Wyk reported
At just 17, La’iqah Daames from Arcadia High School in Bonteheuwel is already making waves as a young community leader. She is the face of The Young & The Hopeful NPC. This organisation distributes over 100 sanitary packs every month and leads food and stationery drives in disadvantaged areas. With
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing violence in the minibus taxi industry, calling for collective action and structural reform. This comes amid renewed concerns over ongoing conflict and criminal activity linked to the sector. Speaking on behalf of the Western Cape branch, SANTACO’s
With hunger worsening across the Cape Flats, Sumaya’s Soup Kitchen in Bonteheuwel is appealing to the community for urgent support. Founder Sumaya Davids says donations have dried up, forcing her to turn away people who come knocking at her door in search of food. Speaking to VOC News, Sumaya explained
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has officially opened its admissions portal for school transfer applications for the 2026 academic year. Parents and guardians who wish to transfer their children to a different public school in the province are encouraged to submit applications between 4 and 18 August 2025. WCED
As South Africans continue to navigate a healthcare system under immense pressure, a pressing concern is emerging: has the public health service become little more than a glorified pharmacy? Many patients stress that they spend hours in long queues, only to receive a plastic bag filled with medication, and little
By Rachel Mohamed Early reports indicate that South Africa will need to explore alternative markets for its critical mineral exports following the imposition of steep tariffs by the United States, which will take effect on August 7. This was stated by Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe earlier this
By Rachel Mohamed Cape Town Intifada and Deep South for Palestine will host a Palestine Freedom Motorcade on August 10, starting from Rondebosch Common. This event coincides with Women’s Month and aims to highlight the struggles and difficulties faced by Palestinian women and girls amid the ongoing bombardment of the
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.
