President Cyril Ramaphosa has denounced US President Donald Trump’s claims of ‘race-based discrimination’ against Afrikaners in South Africa, calling the assertion “devoid of all truth.” This follows Trump’s latest executive order to cut aid to South Africa. On Friday (7 February), the White House announced its decision, citing dissatisfaction with
Concerns over violent crimes in the province, specifically the apparent tendency of setting people alight, have been raised by provincial police. Approximately a dozen people have been shot and killed and numerous others injured in recent days. Five people were murdered in a single event in Philippi East alone. Thembisile
Following a fire that ripped through Nyanga on Sunday night, the City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Services has announced that no injuries have been reported. According to Jermaine Carelse, spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Services, firefighters were dispatched to the Nyanga taxi rank. When crews arrived at
Firefighters are battling to contain a blaze that ripped through the Masiphumelele area in the early hours of Monday morning. Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Jermaine Carelse said they received reports of structures and reeds alight just after 05h00 this morning. “Crews from various fire stations are currently on scene
By Kouthar Sambo The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU) has condemned misinformation about the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, including claims that it will collapse the private sector. Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on NHI preparations, the union insisted
By Kouthar Sambo President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday (6 February 2025) at Cape Town City Hall, emphasising investment in South Africa’s future and taking a stand against global pressures. Speaking on VOC’s Sunday Live show, Dr. Ongama Mtimka, a Political Analyst from
Former International Relations Minister Dr Naledi Pandor has expressed her disappointment over recent remarks by US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding South Africa. Trump criticized the country’s land expropriation laws, while Rubio threatened to boycott the G20 Summit. Pandor urged for better communication and stronger
Police have launched an investigation after a gruesome attack in Philippi East, where five men were shot and set alight in a vehicle on Friday night (7 February). Police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa said four armed suspects ambushed the victims in the Better Life area, robbing and shooting them before
President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims that South Africa is confiscating land and mistreating minorities. He clarified that the country’s land reform policies aim to ensure fair access without confiscation. The Presidency also confirmed that Ramaphosa discussed misinformation with X platform owner Elon Musk. Professor
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.
