By Rachel Mohamed General Brice Oligui Nguema has been elected as the President of Gabon following the 2025 elections. Previously, General Nguema had stated he would relinquish power after staging a coup in 2021. However, the recent elections have secured his position for the next seven years. Speaking on VOC’s
Political analyst Goodenough Mashego stated that it’s not a surprise that the United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump may skip the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa, especially amid growing tensions between South Africa and the United States. Roland Henwood, a lecturer in the Department of Political Sciences at the
By Kouthar Sambo Following residents raising alarms over long queues, medicine stockouts, and understaffing, Deputy Health Minister Joe Phaahla and Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko toured the Olivenhoutbosch Clinic on Tuesday. This comes as officials admit that resources are stretched thin, with migrant care being a major strain on the
By Daanyaal Matthews The Constitutional Court has dismissed the application from former Judge and present Deputy President of the MK party, John Hlophe, which challenged the interim interdict set in place by the Western Cape High Court barring his participation in the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). Previously, the former judge
By Daanyaal Matthews The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa has begun its wage negotiations with the Fuel Retailers Association and Retail Motor Industry Organization. Speaking on VOC Newsbeat, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola explained that the union’s main request is for a 10% increase in medical insurance. Additionally, they are seeking
By Rachel Mohamed The civil organization Section 27 has called for reforms to the 2025/2026 Fiscal Framework to address the growing inefficiencies in various sectors of the Republic of South Africa while ensuring the measures do not negatively impact vulnerable communities. Speaking on VOC’s News Beat show, Matshidiso Lencoasa,
With over 90% of active social media users in South Africa using WhatsApp, the platform remains the most popular mobile messaging app in the country. However, its widespread use has made it an increasingly popular target for scammers. Criminals often exploit the platform’s familiarity by using fake profiles to send
Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) has confirmed that the Secretary of CATA, Mongi Titi, was shot and killed in Nyanga on Wednesday afternoon. CATA spokesperson Nkululeko Sityebi said the details surrounding the incident are unknown at this stage and is urging any witnesses to come forward to assist the South
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) said the outcomes of the online admissions for the 2026 academic year can be expected from the end of May 2025. Speaking on VOC Breakfast Kerry Mauchline, spokesperson for the education MEC said parents must confirm acceptance timeously. “We appeal to parents to accept
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.
