The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) confirmed on Tuesday morning that the issuing of Postbank’s black cards at sites across the country has been suspended indefinitely. SASSA spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi said the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is expected to announce a new deadline for the discontinuation of the
The Heinz Park community is on high alert following a recent surge in gun violence, with the latest incident resulting in the death of an unidentified man. According to SAPS spokesperson, Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi, officers from the Samora Machel police station responded to a shooting along the R300 Highway
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas as his special envoy to the United States, tasking him with representing South Africa’s diplomatic and economic interests amid increasingly strained relations with Washington. Jonas is expected to engage with US government officials and business leaders to help rebuild
By Aneeqa du Plessis The Iqra Learning Centre in Strand came alive on Saturday as dozens of high school learners from across the Boland region gathered for a dynamic and inspiring Careers Day hosted by the Strand Muslim Council Female Section (SMCFS). Running from 11h00 to 15h00, the event offered
President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially appointed former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas as his Special Envoy to the United States of America. Jonas will serve as the President’s representative and lead efforts to strengthen South Africa’s diplomatic and trade relations with the U.S. In a statement, Ramaphosa said, “Mr Jonas
Amid heightened tensions in the Gaza Strip, Israel launched airstrikes that destroyed part of Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital, further crippling Gaza’s already devastated medical infrastructure. The Israeli regime claimed, without providing evidence, that the hospital was being used as a Hamas command center and stated that a 20-minute evacuation warning had
The Cultural, Religious and Linguistic (CRL) Rights Commission, in collaboration with the Gender Equality and Human Rights Commissions, has announced a formal inquiry into the acquittal of Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused. The three were recently cleared of 32 serious charges, including rape and human trafficking. The Chapter
Frustrated residents in Kensington took to the streets on Saturday, 12 April, to protest what they describe as unfair extra charges imposed by local shop owners. The community is calling for urgent intervention, claiming they are being targeted with illegal fees when using bank or SASSA cards to make purchases.
Hundreds of Capetonians gathered at Oaklands High School in Lansdowne on Sunday, 13 April, for the South African Hajj and Umrah Council’s (SAHUC) second Hajj Awareness Programme in preparation for Hajj 1446/2025. Speaking to VOC News, SAHUC Head of Mission Hafiz Ismail Kholvadia said the event was a huge success
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.
