By Rachel Mohamed U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation banning nationals from 12 countries—Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo-Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen—citing concerns about terrorism. The order, effective today, June 9, 2025, forms part of a broader crackdown on immigration. Meanwhile, domestic tensions
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu and the people of Zambia following Lungu’s passing in Pretoria at the age of 68. The Patriotic Front reported that Lungu had been undergoing medical treatment in South Africa for several weeks due to
Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre Spokesperson, Charlotte Powell, has announced that the South African Weather Services has issued alerts for rain, windy, and damaging waves this weekend. According to Powell, a Yellow Level 4 Warning for disruptive rain, which may result in flooding and hazardous driving conditions, is expected
The Western Cape’s Taxi Violence Unit, operating under the Serious and Violent Crime Detectives, has launched a full investigation following a deadly shooting at the old taxi rank in Mfuleni on Friday morning. Police spokesperson Novela Potelwa said four people were fatally shot, while three others sustained serious injuries in
By Rachel Mohamed The Western Cape Agriculture Department is advising livestock farmers to stay vigilant and exercise caution in light of recent foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks reported in Newcastle and Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal, which have also spread to Mpumalanga and Gauteng through auctions. Mary James, the department’s spokesperson, emphasized the importance
Three male suspects, aged between 21 and 34 are due to appear in the Blue Downs Magistrates’ Court on charges of murder. Police spokesperson Andrè Traut said the trio was arrested on Friday morning after a fatal shooting incident in which three men lost their lives and a fourth was
Cosatu has welcomed the passing of the Older Persons Amendment Bill in Parliament, which has now been sent to President Cyril Ramaphosa for his signature. Once implemented, this new legislation will allow authorities to relocate an older person to temporary safe care without needing a court order. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Matthew
FNB senior economist Koketso Mano states that as the harvesting of summer crops is underway, the recent fuel price cut will enhance farmers’ profitability, as fuel costs represent nearly 13% of input expenses in grain production. Both grades of petrol have decreased by five cents per litre, while diesel prices
By Rachel Mohamed Today marks one of the holiest days on the Islamic calendar, the day of Arafah, millions of Hujaaj gathered on the plains of Arafat. At Masjid Namirah, Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah Al Humaid delivered the annual Hajj Khutbah, highlighting a moment of deep spiritual and historical
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.
