Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been looming for the past two years, yet as is often the case, politicians have delayed taking action until a crisis emerges. The costs to farmers, their employees, and countless people in rural areas are significant. The broader impact on meat prices and dairy products is
The Cape Crime Crisis Coalition has denounced the President’s recent announcement that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will be deployed to the Cape Flats. The group argues that previous army deployments failed to deliver long-term results and that declaring a state of emergency would instead direct government resources
South Africa’s official unemployment rate fell to 31.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) released by Statistics South Africa. Employment increased by 44,000 to 17.1 million, while the number of unemployed people declined by 172,000. Stats SA Director for the QLFS,
The government’s decision to appoint 10,000 additional labour inspectors has been welcomed by labour organisations, which say stronger oversight is essential to protect workers and enforce compliance with labour laws. The expansion aims to improve workplace safety and strengthen enforcement across sectors where violations remain a concern. Public Servants Association
Minister of Social Development Sisisi Tolashe has called on members of the public to submit comments on proposed amendments to the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) regulations. The grant, which is currently set to end on 31 March 2026, will be extended for a further 12 months — from
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) says that while the Water Services Amendment Bill is a step in the right direction, legislation alone will not fix South Africa’s failing water and sanitation systems. The organisation argues that weak governance and poor accountability at municipal level remain central to the crisis,
Deputy Defence Minister Bantu Holomisa has announced that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) stands ready to deploy troops in support of the South African Police Service (SAPS), following Cyril Ramaphosa’s directive to intensify efforts against gang violence in the Western Cape and illegal mining in Gauteng. Holomisa confirmed
The City of Cape Town is set to auction around 50 municipal properties across the metro on Thursday, 26 February, including residential, commercial and industrial sites, as well as the Good Hope Centre. The Good Hope Centre will be offered for redevelopment, with heritage elements such as the dome retained.
The search for an end to the Ukraine–Russia war continues on Tuesday, with the United States, Ukraine and Russia convening in Geneva, Switzerland, for a third round of trilateral peace discussions. Earlier this month, Ukraine and Russia agreed to the release of 157 prisoners of war from both sides during
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.
