Early reports indicate that Israeli forces have shot and killed a Palestinian child in the occupied West Bank. According to local Palestinian sources, 13-year-old Amr Ali Qabha was struck by live ammunition on a street in Yabad, south of Jenin. It is alleged that Israeli forces obstructed paramedics from reaching
The human rights organization Africa4Palestine has expressed dismay following a recent presentation by psychiatric evaluators at the Durban Magistrate’s Court, which concluded that Mr. Grayson Beare is unfit to stand trial. In June 2024, Beare entered the home of the Hoosen-Preston family in Durban, armed with a knife. He fatally
Consumer inflation in South Africa rose slightly to 3% in June, up from 2.8% in both April and May, according to the latest data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). The uptick is largely driven by rising food costs, particularly in the meat and fresh produce sectors. Food and
President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially appointed a new board for the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), effective 1 August 2025. The appointments follow the National Assembly’s endorsement of nine shortlisted candidates earlier this year. The board’s appointment comes at a time when the country is grappling with high youth unemployment
By Rachel Mohamed The Mfuleni community is actively seeking assistance following a devastating fire that struck the local mosque earlier this month. The fire consumed the mosque, community centre, feeding scheme, and the imam’s home, prompting the community to request help. In an interview with VOC News, Igshaan Higgins, an
By Rachel Mohamed Thanks to significant community support, recent reports indicate that the children and coaches will be safely returning to South Africa sometime this week. This news follows an outcry from the Cape Town community after it was revealed that more than 20 children were stranded in Lisbon, Portugal,
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed that it will approach the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) following the Gqeberha High Court’s dismissal of its application for clarification in the case of televangelist Timothy Omotoso. Omotoso and his two co-accused were recently acquitted of 32 charges, including rape and human
President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andrew Chauke, pending an inquiry into his fitness to hold office. The decision follows multiple allegations that Chauke used his position within the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to delay prosecutions in key state capture cases. Speaking to VOC
President Cyril Ramaphosa has removed Nobuhle Nkabane from her position as Minister of Higher Education. In her place, he has appointed Buti Manamela, who previously served as Deputy Minister in the same portfolio. The decision follows mounting pressure from civil society organisations and political parties calling for Nkabane’s dismissal. At
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.
