By Odwa Mkentane South Africa’s military readiness is under scrutiny, with serious operational challenges reported at Waterkloof Air Force Base. More than 150 vehicles are reportedly out of service, while concerns have also been raised about security at some weapons storage facilities. The findings are contained in recent research by
By: Oyisa George The Western Cape Education Department says teaching and learning in Foundation Phase classrooms will not be disrupted despite the continued suspension of the 2026 Foundation Phase National Catalogue. This follows Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube’s decision to maintain the suspension while the legal implications surrounding the procurement
By: Odwa Mkentane Political analysts have warned that factional battles within the ANC could be behind the party’s failure to meet the deadline for submitting its candidate lists to the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) for the upcoming municipal elections. The deadline for candidate list submissions was last Friday.
By Odwa Mkentane The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) is backing a proposal by Eskom that funding for free basic electricity should be allocated directly to the power utility, rather than to municipalities. OUTA says this would ensure that the funds benefit their intended recipients and help address challenges around
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane The South African Students Congress (SASCO), at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, has welcomed the unconditional withdrawal of the university’s proposed 2027 Financial Recovery Plan. SASCO says the decision is a victory for students, particularly those from working-class and poor households, who it says would
South African households, particularly low-income families, are expected to come under further financial pressure as the latest fuel price increases take effect on Wednesday, with higher transport and food costs adding to the strain. Speaking to VOC News, Advocacy Coordinator at the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group, Sibusiso Mboto,
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane South Africa’s airports, including OR Tambo International Airport, Cape Town and King Shaka International Airport, are increasingly coming under the spotlight as potential gateways for organised crime and international drug trafficking. This follows the seizure of more than 330 kilograms of cocaine at OR Tambo International
The Road Traffic Management Corporation is urging motorists, pedestrians and transport operators to take extra care as spring brings rapidly changing weather conditions. Spokesperson Simon Zwane says sudden rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and reduced visibility can make driving more dangerous. “Spring weather can change within minutes. Sunny, clear can quickly
The South African Football Association has officially appointed Pitso Mosimane as the new head coach of Bafana Bafana. The three-time CAF Champions League winner returns for a second permanent stint, replacing Hugo Broos. Mosimane’s immediate challenge will be the qualifiers for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations. South Africa have
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.
