By Rachel Mohamed The Western Cape High Court has overturned the National Assembly’s decision to endorse former Judge President John Hlophe—now Deputy President of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party—for a position on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The court ruled that Hlophe is unsuitable for the role due to his
Health experts are sounding the alarm over a growing nicotine crisis among South African youth, as vaping and e-cigarettes become a major public health concern. Deputy Health Minister Joe Phaahla, speaking at a World No Tobacco Day event in Midrand, revealed that “one in five high school learners in South
A recent report by a background screening provider has raised fresh concerns about learner safety in South African schools. Nearly 3% of school staff screened between March 2024 and February 2025 were found to have criminal records—including for violent and sexual offences. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive, NAPTOSA Executive Director
President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised the progress of the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI), which has created vital job opportunities for hundreds of thousands of young South Africans—particularly in underserved communities. In his weekly newsletter, President Ramaphosa confirmed that around 200,000 youth began working in schools on 2 June as
By Rachel Mohamed Yagyah Adams, Chairperson of the City of Cape Town’s Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC), is facing allegations of concealing fraud and waste amounting to R120 million. It is claimed that Adams covered up financial mismanagement, assisted family members in obtaining government tenders, and inflated costs for local
By Daanyaal Matthews Minister of Higher Education and Training, Nobuhle Nkabane, has withdrawn her proposed appointments for chairpersons of the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) following public backlash over the inclusion of politically connected individuals. The minister defended the nominations, claiming the selection process was above reproach. Speaking on
By Daanyaal Matthews The City of Cape Town is set to see the reopening of the rail corridor connecting the communities of Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain, and Bellville. The line had been shut down for four years due to infrastructure damage caused by cable theft and vandalism. Its reopening follows extensive
The community of Lavender Hill is set to host a special Child Protection Initiative this Thursday, 5 June. The initiative brings together local schools, organisations, and children to champion the safety and well-being of the area’s youth. The event, which takes place during National Child Protection Week, will feature a
Two suspects are scheduled to appear in the Goodwood Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday on allegations of human trafficking. According to Siyabulela Vukubi, spokesperson for the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (commonly known as the Hawks), they received information about a possible trafficking victim being held against her will at a
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.
