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Gwarube Stresses Economic Growth as Key to Expanding Jobs in Education Sector

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 10 June 2025

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says sustained economic growth is key to expanding employment opportunities in South Africa’s education sector. She made the remarks during a media briefing in Pretoria ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s scheduled engagements with youth beneficiaries of the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) and the Presidential

NAPTOSA denounces assault against teachers

Aneeqa Du Plessis 10 June 2025

By Rachel Mohamed A recent report has revealed that since the beginning of this year, 50 teachers have been assaulted by students in the Western Cape — sparking outrage across the province, particularly from the trade union NAPTOSA. Speaking across VOC’s airwaves, Basil Manuel, Executive Director of the National Professional

Man Dies After Jumping from Hotel Sky Rooftop in Cape Town CBD

Ragheema Mclean 10 June 2025

A tragic incident unfolded at Hotel Sky in Cape Town’s CBD on the afternoon of Monday, 9 June, when a male visitor died after jumping from the building’s 28th-floor rooftop. Provincial police spokesperson Captain Frederick van Wyk confirmed that the man’s body was discovered shortly before 16h00. Cape Town Central

Trump Administration Imposes Expanded Travel Ban Affecting 12 Countries

Aneeqa Du Plessis 9 June 2025

By Rachel Mohamed United States President Donald Trump has enacted a new travel ban restricting entry from 12 countries, echoing his controversial 2017 ban but with a broader and more diverse list of nations. Speaking to VOC, international relations expert Dr. Oscar van Heerden criticised the move, saying it reflects

Israel detains Madleen Gaza flotilla

Daanyaal Matthews 9 June 2025

By Daanyaal Matthews Israel has detained the Madleen flotilla, apprehending the activists on board who were attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to the increasingly impoverished Gaza Strip. The Madleen was operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition and carried several notable international human rights activists, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg.

Hamas: “We condemn in the strongest terms the crime of the Zionist occupation forces that intercepted the solidarity ship Madleen in international waters”

Kouthar Sambo 9 June 2025

“We condemn in the strongest terms the crime of piracy committed by the Zionist occupation forces by intercepting the solidarity ship Madleen in international waters, forcibly preventing it from reaching the Gaza Strip, towing it to the port of Ashdod, and detaining the international solidarity activists on board who were

Social Development Pushes for SRD Grant Extension Amid Delays in Basic Income Policy

Ragheema Mclean 9 June 2025

The Department of Social Development has called for an extension of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant beyond its current end date of March 2026, despite the National Treasury’s plan to terminate the grant next year. According to the department, the extension is crucial to ensure that millions of

Hajj 1446: Cape Town Readies for Emotional Airport Reunions

Ragheema Mclean 9 June 2025

As the 1446 Hajj season comes to a close, South African hujaaj (pilgrims) are preparing to return home, with the first group of Capetonian pilgrims expected to arrive on Wednesday, 11 June. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) board member Shaheen Essop confirmed that the

Failed Robbery in Bellville-South Ends in Fatal Shooting, Police Launch Investigation

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 9 June 2025

Western Cape police have confirmed that an investigation is underway following a failed robbery in Bellville-South that resulted in the death of the alleged suspect. Authorities say a man allegedly attempted to rob another individual last week, but the incident turned fatal when the intended victim drew a licensed firearm

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