The Department of Health said government remains committed to responding to domestic and geopolitical pricing pressures affecting the pharmaceutical sector. This comes as the single exit price of medicines and scheduled substances is set to increase by 2.88 percent from tomorrow, marking the second adjustment to medicine prices this year.
The Housing Assembly is challenging the approval of a proposed hyperscale data centre near Cape Town International Airport, raising concerns over its potential impact on water, electricity and surrounding communities. The Municipal Planning Tribunal approved the application on 14 July, but activists have since lodged an appeal, temporarily halting the
South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago has warned that a major cyberattack on a financial institution or payment system could trigger the next global financial crisis. He made the remarks at the third Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection Forum on Africa and geopolitics in Johannesburg. Cybersecurity specialist Anna Collard
By Odwa Mkentane An Afrikaner group, AfriSA, is rejecting a display of 3,000 white crosses planted in Washington by Lex Libertas, which joined forces with the New York Young Republican Club, saying the display misrepresents the experiences of Afrikaners in South Africa. The group says claims of an Afrikaner genocide
By Odwa Mkentane The Gauteng Provincial Government is urging residents to download and use its e-Panic Button as part of efforts to improve public safety and emergency response. The digital platform is designed to connect residents to emergency assistance quickly during crises, with the government stressing that cybersecurity remains a
South Africa’s total employment fell by 14,000 between March and June, with manufacturing, business services, trade and transport recording some of the biggest job losses. Statistics South Africa says employment was also down by 95,000 compared with June last year. Full-time employment declined by 40,000, while part-time jobs increased by
Ahead of the 4 November Local Government Elections, VOC’s Meet the Mayors continues this week with EFF mayoral candidate Nontando Nolutshungu. Nolutshungu joined VOC to outline the EFF’s vision for Cape Town and discuss some of the key issues facing residents, including service delivery, housing, safety and unemployment. Drawing on
The Breast Care Foundation will host its Cancer Awareness Fun Walk on Saturday, 10 October, at Turfhall Stadium in Belthorn Estate, Athlone, bringing survivors, families and community members together to raise awareness and support those affected by breast cancer. Founder Lydia Alexander said the event will feature three, five and
Rabies has claimed 16 lives in South Africa this year, with 75% of those who died being under the age of 15. Speaking to VOC News on World Rabies Day, specialist veterinary pathologist at the South African Veterinary Association, Dr Didi Classen, said the deaths were particularly tragic because rabies
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.
