By Daanyaal Matthews The global tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump have caused an instant reaction from global leaders, with some responding with their own tariffs and others opening negotiations to better their standing with the North American state. The European Union has reiterated their appeal for dialogue with
The Men Stand Tall group has launched a new initiative at Leliebloem House, offering sanitary packs and stepping up as positive male role models for the children in their care. Speaking on VOC’s NewsBeat, founder Dennis Standers said the group is committed to addressing key social challenges. “We deal with
By Kouthar Sambo “I have cautioned elsewhere that the Sahel region is vulnerable; however, this vulnerability should be addressed by African states themselves.” This is according to international relations expert Dr Chidochashe Nyere, responding to reports of Israel’s growing presence in West Africa. The expansion has been led by Roey
By Kouthar Sambo President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that the future of the Government of National Unity (GNU) will be determined by the African National Congress (ANC)’s National Executive Committee (NEC). His remarks come after the ANC successfully passed the national budget last Wednesday. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show,
School gardens have the potential to combat hunger and enhance learning—yet many communities have yet to unlock this powerful resource. The Sprightly Seed, a non-profit organisation (NPO), is working to change that by equipping parents and communities with the tools and knowledge to grow and sustain school gardens that nourish
By Rachel Mohamed The business community has called on both the ANC and the DA to “stay the course” and uphold the Government of National Unity (GNU), following a public disagreement over the Budget Vote. This comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa, in response to a letter from the business sector,
As the world marks five years since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the South African Department of Health says the country is now significantly better prepared to respond to future health crises. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, National Health Department spokesperson Foster Mohale reflected on the challenges of the global
Despite a wet and rainy Tuesday morning (8 April), learners across the Western Cape returned to school following a short break, marking the beginning of the second academic term. Their return coincided with the tabling of the 2025/26 provincial education budget by Western Cape Education Minister David Maynier, just a
The City of Cape Town’s Traffic Services are responding to multiple weather-related incidents following heavy rainfall this week. Traffic Services spokesperson Maxine Bezuidenhout confirmed several disruptions on major routes. “On the M3, a truck overturned at Upper Travato Link, resulting in multiple injuries and obstruction of the right lane,” she
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.
