Calls are mounting for government intervention following the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla en route to the Gaza Strip carrying humanitarian aid. South African nationals aboard the vessels were reportedly detained in international waters and may now be facing detention in Israel. Six South Africans are among approximately 430
Alan Winde says urgent national support is needed to accelerate assistance to communities affected by severe weather across the province. This follows the official declaration of a provincial disaster after widespread flooding and infrastructure damage in several parts of the Western Cape. Winde’s spokesperson, Regan Thaw, said recovery operations are
The impeachment committee of Parliament, tasked with determining whether President Cyril Ramaphosa violated his oath of office, is beginning to take shape. Meanwhile, the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) has announced that it will appoint its parliamentary leader, John Hlophe, to head its representation on the committee. The African National
Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has reiterated his assurance to South Africans that the country will not run out of fuel reserves, despite geopolitical instability driving up fuel prices. Expanding on these assurances during his budget vote address to the National Assembly on Tuesday, Mantashe said enhancing and restoring the
The Malmesbury Muslim Society Mosque Management Committee has invited quotations from qualified contractors for a courtyard paving project aimed at improving the mosque’s facilities and enhancing accessibility for worshippers and the broader community. The proposed development will focus on paving an area of approximately 820 square metres surrounding the mosque,
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a recall affecting hundreds of Jeep vehicles in South Africa due to safety-related defects identified by Stellantis South Africa. The recall affects 354 Jeep Grand Cherokee WL Series vehicles sold during 2023, as well as 115 Jeep Wrangler vehicles sold nationally between 2022
South Africa’s correctional facilities are once again under the spotlight following a series of major contraband seizures that have renewed concerns around prison security, corruption, and organised crime within the system. Drugs, weapons, and illegal cellphones continue to be discovered inside prisons that are meant to operate under strict security
Consumer inflation rose sharply to 4.0% in April, up from 3.1% in March, with fuel prices driving the increase, according to Statistics South Africa. This marks the highest inflation reading since August 2024, when the headline rate stood at 4.4%, while the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 1.1%.
Golden Arrow Bus Services stated that it is still trying to avoid increasing fares despite mounting pressure from rising diesel prices. Recent fuel hikes have placed significant strain on the transport sector, with diesel increasing by more than five rand per litre earlier this month. The increases have already impacted
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.
