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The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry referred to the medical certificate of alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi as “useless”

Kouthar Sambo 4 March 2026

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry described the medical certificate submitted by alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi as “useless” and indicated that it would consider serious measures against witnesses who do not cooperate. Mogotsi made a brief appearance before the commission on Wednesday morning to explain his absence on Monday. Speaking

Mosiuoa Lekota Remembered as Fearless, Principled Leader

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 4 March 2026

Congress of the People (COPE) leader and former African National Congress (ANC) chairperson Mosiuoa Lekota has died at the age of 76 following a long illness. An anti-apartheid activist, Lekota played a prominent role in South Africa’s liberation struggle before serving in government as Free State premier and later Minister

Ramaphosa Urges Urgent Action to Close Africa’s Energy Gap

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 4 March 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent measures to address Africa’s energy deficit, stressing that reliable, affordable energy is crucial for industrial growth, job creation, and regional integration. Speaking at the Africa Energy Indaba in Cape Town, he emphasized the need for a unified and resilient energy system aligned with

Over 700,000 Vehicle Licence Discs Set to Expire Ahead of Easter Weekend

Ragheema Mclean 4 March 2026

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has urged motorists to ensure their vehicle and driving licences are up to date ahead of the busy Easter weekend travel period. According to the corporation, 700,399 vehicle licence discs are set to expire at the end of this month. In addition, more than

Tsitsikamma Suspension Bridge Closed for Three Months Amid Reconstruction

Oyisa George 4 March 2026

Visitors to the Garden Route National Park will have to plan around ongoing construction on the park’s suspension bridge, a major feature of the Tsitsikamma hiking trail. The 77-metre bridge, a key feature of the 2-kilometre trail over the Storms River gorge, has been closed for safety reasons. SANParks spokesperson

When a Child Says ‘No’: Defiance or the Start of Healthy Boundaries?

Ragheema Mclean 4 March 2026

Parents have long taught their children the values of respect, discipline, and obedience. But in a rapidly changing world, shaped by social media, greater awareness of mental health, and evolving parenting styles, many families are now grappling with a new question: what happens when a child says, “No”? Is it

Israeli and US forces persist in their attack on Iran: what does international law say?

Kouthar Sambo 3 March 2026

Israeli and U.S. forces persist in their attack on Iran, which includes a strike on the Iranian state media, while the death toll increases to 787 individuals, according to the Iranian Red Crescent Society. Similarly, the Israeli occupation is escalating aerial assaults on Lebanon and has initiated a fresh ground

The Strand community gears up for its upcoming Iftar

Kouthar Sambo 3 March 2026

The Muslim community of Strand is set to convene this coming Friday to break their fast to sounds of Quranic recitation and nasheeds. Speaking to VOC News, Lateefa Tambala, head convener of Strand for Palestine, remarked that the event was successful last year, prompting the community to continue in the

Marco Rubio maintains that there was an ‘imminent threat’ from Iran

Daanyaal Matthews 3 March 2026

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reiterated that there was an imminent threat from Iran. On Sunday, in an interview with Bloomberg, Virginia Democrat and senior member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, U.S. Senator Mark Warner, argued that no imminent threat originated from Iran. “What I know as a

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