The Department of Health is urging the public to remain vigilant for mpox symptoms after three new laboratory-confirmed cases were detected in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. The latest cases include two males and one female, among them a 14-year-old. According to department spokesperson Foster Mohale, the patients are currently self-isolating and receiving
As South Africans grapple with the high cost of living, calls are growing for the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points when it announces its decision on Thursday (20 March). On Wednesday, Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) revealed that consumer inflation held steady
The clock has run out for South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) beneficiaries still using the old gold cards, as they officially stop working from Thursday, 20 March. However, while the deadline has arrived, Postbank has assured grant recipients that card swaps will continue beyond today. Earlier this week, Postbank
By Daanyaal Matthews The holy month of Ramadan offers a unique opportunity to Muslims to convene as one ummah and grow through unity by engaging in charitable acts in unison, an opportunity to foster and further bonds. One group that aims to do just that is the Muslim Youth Movement
The departure of South African Ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, has sparked speculation and misinformation, with some falsely claiming he called U.S. President Donald Trump a “white supremacist.” However, experts argue that his remarks were taken out of context and misrepresented by the media. Speaking on VOC’s NewsBeat
The latest data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) shows that the annual consumer inflation rate remained unchanged at 3.2% in February. While the overall rate held steady from January, certain key sectors experienced notable price increases. Food and fuel costs surged, driving up month-on-month inflation, which accelerated to
The 13th annual Slave Route Challenge is now open for entries, with the event set to take place on Sunday, 1 June 2025. This unique race offers participants more than just a physical challenge, it allows them to navigate Cape Town’s historic landmarks, celebrating the city’s rich and complex heritage.
As the trial into the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith continues in the High Court in Saldanha on the Cape West Coast, concerns have been raised about the credibility of witness testimonies and the broader implications of human trafficking in South Africa. The accused—Joshlin’s mother, Kelly Smith, along with Jacquen
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has confirmed that more than 80,000 applications for the 2026 academic year have been received since the online portal opened on 11 March 2025. Speaking on Ramadan AM, WCED spokesperson Bronagh Hammond said they had encountered minimal challenges compared to the previous year. “We
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.
