The Public Servants Association (PSA) stated that calls to dissolve the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) board are premature and could undermine good governance. The union believes the board should be allowed to complete its investigations without political interference following recent suspensions. Speaking to VOC News, PSA spokesperson Claude Naicker explained
For many young people, the communities they grow up in are often defined by negative headlines. But Mitchell’s Plain entrepreneur Eubranesia Santi is determined to challenge those perceptions, saying her journey proves that resilience, faith and determination can create opportunities despite difficult circumstances. After starting out by developing natural hair
The City of Cape Town says most heavy vehicle drivers are complying with newly introduced safety measures on Kloof Nek Road, following a series of runaway truck crashes that raised concerns about road safety on the steep descent. The intervention requires vehicles weighing more than 3.5 tonnes to stop near
By Odwa Mkentane Toxicologist Dr Gerhard Verdoorn has warned that the country is facing a serious problem with the illegal importation and distribution of highly hazardous pesticides. Verdoorn says some undocumented migrants bring banned pesticides across the northern and eastern borders to trade for local currency. He also notes that
By Ragheema Mclean The Western Cape Government is offering free vehicle safety checks for scholar transport and public transport vehicles from Tuesday to Thursday this week as part of efforts to improve road safety for learners and commuters. The Provincial Mobility Department says the initiative aims to encourage drivers and
Civil society organisations, migrant groups and human rights activists will gather in Observatory on Saturday for an anti-xenophobia rally aimed at promoting solidarity and addressing growing concerns over violence and hostility directed at foreign nationals in South Africa. The rally follows a meeting held on 11 July where more than
The Palestine solidarity organisation #Africa4Palestine has welcomed the withdrawal of all charges against the Loftus Five, describing the decision as a significant victory for constitutional rights and freedom of expression in South Africa. The five activists were arrested in May 2025 after participating in the Red Card Israel campaign at
South Africa’s new computerised learner’s licence test has sparked widespread debate after reports revealed that the national pass rate has dropped to just 17%, with more than 80% of applicants failing the exam. The new testing system was introduced to combat fraud by replacing the paper-based process with a computerised
By Odwa Mkentane Golden Arrow Bus Service (GABS) has confirmed that one of its bus drivers has been suspended following a fatal accident at the corner of Plein and Strand streets on Thursday morning. A woman, who has not yet been identified, was knocked down by a bus while crossing
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.
