Managing mental health in the workplace is more critical than ever, as employees in South Africa face increasing workloads, extended hours, and constant performance expectations. A recent VOC News poll has shed light on the concerning state of workplace mental health, revealing that one in three respondents say their workplaces
Tiffany Meek, the mother of 11-year-old Jaden Lee Meek, has been denied bail following her arrest for his alleged murder and obstruction of justice. The child’s bruised body was found outside a flat in Fleurhof, Johannesburg, just a day after Meek reported him missing. While Meek maintains her innocence and
At the G20 Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG) meeting in Sun City, North West, Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa called for urgent action to scale up climate finance and end energy poverty. He emphasised the need to move from pledges to coordinated, inclusive investments in infrastructure, particularly in
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has cautioned that South Africa may not secure a favourable trade agreement with the United States by the end of the week. Speaking at the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation seminar in Sandton, DIRCO Director-General Zane Dangor warned that ongoing negotiations have been complicated
To restore vital infrastructure, the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure has launched more than ten construction projects as part of a comprehensive flood damage repair strategy being implemented across multiple district municipalities. Among the key projects is the rehabilitation of the Seven Passes Road in the Garden Route District Municipality.
Energy expert Chris Yelland has criticised Eskom’s legal challenge against the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa), calling it “dangerously disingenuous” and a direct threat to much-needed electricity market reforms. Eskom is taking Nersa to court over its 2024 decision to issue five new electricity trading licences, along with
The Commission of Inquiry into the allegations against KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is set to commence in August, as announced by the Inquiries Chairperson, Judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga. During a media briefing on Monday, Judge Madlanga emphasised that the Commission will begin in earnest. He also pointed out that the
The City of Cape Town is concerned about the number of individuals driving without a valid license or proof of a valid license. During an operation in the Cape Town CBD last Friday, traffic officers reported a total of 164 violations, with 54 drivers unable to present a driver’s license.
Deputy Minister Judith Nemadzinga-Tshabalala has warned that US trade tensions and tariffs pose a significant threat to industries in Southern Africa. Speaking at the 4th G20 Employment Working Group meeting in George, Western Cape, she emphasised the global risks stemming from the declining support for multilateral labour institutions. She highlighted
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.
