By Kouthar Sambo China has placed counter-tariffs on United States (US) imports that came into effect on Monday, 10 February (2025). This comes after US President Donald Trump placed 10% levies on Chinese goods. So far, analysts have declared the situation a “trade war” stating that China has long prepared for this.
By Kouthar Sambo Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) member Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi confirmed he had formally resigned from the EFF. Ndlozi exited the party while allegations ran rampant that he left to join the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party. Meanwhile, members exiting the party have led critics and analysts questioning whether
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) and Postbank have announced that all social grant beneficiaries must replace their gold cards by 28 February, or risk being unable to access their grants. Failure to switch to the new Postbank black card before the deadline will result in beneficiaries being unable
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is in the process of placing 1,586 Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners approximately 1.2% of applicants for the 2025 school year. As of February 7, 2025, a total of 131,800 applications, or 98.8%, have already been processed. Western Cape Education Minister David Maynier
VOC News spoke to commuters on Tuesday morning at the Philippi East taxi rank, where they were anxiously waiting for minibus taxis to arrive after waiting for hours. Many expressed frustrations, blaming Metrorail for cancelling the morning peak train services. “I have been standing here for two hours, and
The report titled “The Striking Disparities in Employment Across South Africa” reveals that Cape Town experienced the highest job growth in the country, with a 20.2 percent increase in jobs from 2014 to 2023. This growth was primarily driven by sectors such as retail, call centers, finance, and security. Since
By Sheefah Irambona As Voice of the Cape Radio reaches its 30-year milestone, it reflects on the legacy built within the community. Over the years, the station has had the privilege of touching the hearts of many and becoming a trusted presence in countless homes. However, this milestone also presents
Today marked 59 years since District Six was declared a White Group Area in 1966. In remembrance, the District Six Museum hosted its annual gathering at the memorial cairn on Hanover Street, now enclosed by the Cape Peninsula University of Technology’s Hanover residence. For over three decades, the site has
Cape Town’s housing crisis continues to displace vulnerable communities, underscoring the urgent need for reform. With rising evictions and a severe lack of affordable housing, calls for change have intensified. Zamindlela Mkhwanazi, a researcher at Ndifuna Ukwazi, spoke about the housing crisis on VOC’s PM Drive. Mkhwanazi highlighted the significance
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.
