The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has expanded its student accommodation capacity ahead of the 2026 academic year, adding over 5,000 new bed spaces. The expansion increases on-campus housing to more than 16,000 beds, marking one of the largest growths in student accommodation at a South African public university
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) has increased by R1.44, raising the minimum pay per ordinary hour from R28.79 to R30.23, after Minister of Employment and Labour Nomakhosazana Meth gazetted the increase earlier this week. Effective from 1 March, the R1.44 adjustment amounts to a 5% overall increase, in line with
The Mowbray Cemetery cleanup event is set to take place this weekend, on Saturday and Sunday, from 8am to 4pm. The event has been earmarked for community engagement while encouraging the public to take ownership of the maqbarah by actively participating in its cleanup. Speaking to VOC News, Faizel Sayed,
Cape Town motorists may soon face stricter enforcement on the roads, as the City considers rolling out AI-powered traffic cameras to detect seatbelt and cellphone offences. Speaking to VOC News, Traffic Services spokesperson Kevin Jacobs said the technology, which has already been piloted on Phillip Kokozana Drive, is capable of
The United States Senate has approved a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), allowing eligible African countries continued duty-free access to US markets. While the move offers short-term relief for exporters, economists warn that uncertainty around tariffs and long-term trade relations remains a concern for South
Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has announced that he will not seek re-election at the party’s upcoming federal congress, marking a significant leadership shift for South Africa’s official opposition. His decision follows months of internal pressure and heightened tensions within the party, including a recent and very public fallout with
In South Africa, poverty is not only an economic condition but is also often experienced as a social stigma. For many people living in low-income communities, being poor can translate into discrimination, criminalisation, and unequal access to opportunities. From policing practices and service delivery to employment and education, poverty frequently
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) says intensified security operations in the Western Cape have highlighted both progress and deep-rooted challenges within the province’s correctional system. Addressing the media on Monday, National Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services, Makgothi Thobakgale, outlined the outcomes of the 2025–2026 festive season security
The City of Cape Town has announced the N2 Edge Safety Project, which will oversee the bolstering of security along the N2 route while investing in cultural aspects for communities alongside the route. Specifically, the N2 Edge Safety Project aims to develop new pedestrian crossings, improved lighting and access control,
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.
