The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) CEO, Themba Matlou, has called on executives and senior managers across all nine provinces to step up and support beneficiaries during the upcoming August payment review cycle. The goals of this effort are to improve service delivery, cut down on lengthy lines, and
By Rachel Mohamed President Donald Trump has expressed his hope that Israel will take control of food distribution in the Gaza Strip. He claims that Hamas is mismanaging food supplies and alleges that the group is stealing humanitarian aid intended for the local population. Concerns have arisen within the international
Two suspects, Someleze Mahlabela (23) and Jaden Fortune (19), appeared in the Muizenberg Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 30 July 2025, in connection with the murder of Sergeant Lulama Njobeni. The 48-year-old officer, stationed at Wynberg SAPS, was fatally shot on 30 May 2025 while en route to work. His body
Dr. Khalil Al-Hayya, a leader in Gaza and head of its negotiating delegation for the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, has stated that the ongoing negotiations seem meaningless while the siege and starvation of Palestinians in Gaza continue. His comments come after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald
Early reports indicate that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to send five dangerous, hardened criminals to eSwatini (formerly known as Swaziland). The move has taken many by surprise and sparked widespread concern across the Southern African region. Speaking to VOC News, crime expert Chad Thomas said
Three suspects, aged 30 and 34, are set to appear in the Khayelitsha Magistrates’ Court following their arrest for possessing a hijacked vehicle and an imitation firearm held at the Level 2 informal settlement in Makhaza on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. According to Captain F.C. Van Wyk, spokesperson for the
As the world marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on Wednesday (30 July 2025) under the theme “Human Trafficking is Organised Crime – End the Exploitation,” the Western Cape Department of Social Development has reiterated the urgent need for coordinated action to combat trafficking in South Africa. According to
Following reports received by VOC News regarding desecration and criminal intrusion at the Kramat of Sayed Moegsin Bin Alawi (R.A), located at the Mowbray Cemetery, the Moslem Cemetery Board has condemned the actions. Cape Mazaar Society Speaking to VOC News, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Cape Mazaar Society, Advocate
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has announced that transfer applications for the 2026 academic year will open from 4 to 18 August 2025. The application process applies to learners currently in Grades 2 to 7 and Grades 9 to 12 and can be completed either online or by visiting
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.
