The Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) is set to challenge the National Health Insurance Act (NHI) in the High Court in Pretoria today. They accused the government of using stalling tactics to delay the case. The Board argued that the act is vague, unconstitutional, and unaffordable, warning that it could
As the month of Ramadan is meant to be a time of peace, residents in Manenberg are pleading for an end to the recent surge in gun violence that has left many fearing for their safety. One of the latest incidents occurred on Monday (3 March), when a four-year-old boy
By Kouthar Sambo The SA ChinWoo Kungfu Team, headed by VOC’s very own PM Drive show host and Kungfu legend Shifu Muhammad Junaid Chafeker, secured 14 gold, two silver, and one bronze at the 20th Hong Kong International Wushu Kungfu Championship from 28 February to 3 March (2025). According to
Postbank has announced plans to increase the number of new SASSA black card distribution sites in the Western Cape to address growing demand and logistical challenges faced by beneficiaries. SASSA grant recipients now have until 20 March to replace their old cards after authorities extended the initial 28 February deadline.
With the right tools and early guidance, parents can ensure their children develop smart, safe digital habits, turning the internet into a space for learning and creativity rather than a gateway to danger. Experts stress that children experience two sides of the internet: while it provides countless learning opportunities, it
Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to assisting spaza shops and food-handling outlets in meeting compliance regulations. This follows a string of food poisoning incidents and deaths linked to foodborne illnesses, prompting authorities to require these businesses to register by 28 February. To support the
Crime activists have once again called for the deployment of soldiers to assist in combating the ongoing gang and gun-related violence on the Cape Flats. This follows comments made by Western Cape Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile, who stated that there is no need for military intervention in the area. Patekile
The Non-Profit Organisation (NGO) Tap Out Foundation launched an anti-bullying campaign to increase awareness around the negative effects bullying has on both victims and offenders of these heinous crimes after a recent spike in bullying events at schools on the Cape Flats. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Monday morning, Byron
The trial into the disappearance of seven-year-old Joslin Smith is set to commence on Monday (3 March) at the Circuit High Court in Saldanha Bay. Her mother, Kelly Smith, along with co-accused Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn, are facing charges of kidnapping and trafficking. Joslin, a Grade 1 student
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.
