The Department of Basic Education is inviting public comment on its draft History Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements for Grades 4 to 12. The proposed changes aim to shift the curriculum towards more African-centred narratives. As part of this approach, topics such as the United States civil rights movement in
A widely circulated video reportedly shows Zone Watch security guards assaulting a man walking in the street. District Watch, a separate security company, was called to assist; however, despite public criticism, there is no indication that it was involved in the alleged incident. District Watch owner Pierre Gouws told VOC
Trade restrictions imposed by SACU partners, including Namibia, Botswana, and Mozambique, are raising concerns about the future of regional integration and South Africa’s agricultural sector. Agbiz has warned that limitations on exports of vegetables, fruit, and poultry undermine the free movement of goods and disrupt trade within the bloc. The
Action Society has launched a national campaign urging the government to make the National Register for Sex Offenders publicly accessible, citing concerns over child safety and a lack of transparency. The organisation is also seeking clarity from the Department of Justice through a Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has welcomed a ruling by the Constitutional Court of South Africa ordering Cash Paymaster Services (CPS) to repay R81.3 million. The judgment relates to the nationwide social grant payment tender awarded to CPS, which was declared unlawful by the court in 2014. Despite
Detectives in Delft are investigating a case of murder following the fatal shooting of a member of the South African National Defence Force in Delft South on Wednesday evening. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg confirmed that preliminary investigations indicate the 37-year-old victim was off duty at the time of the incident
Cape Town is set to host the iconic Two Oceans Marathon this weekend, renowned as the most beautiful race globally. Ethiopian athlete Kamil Suleiman, who has lived in Cape Town for nearly twenty years, stated that the Muslim community constitutes a significant portion of the running community. “If there are
Cape Town is set to host the iconic Two Oceans Marathon this weekend, renowned as the most beautiful race globally. Ethiopian athlete Kamil Suleiman, who has lived in Cape Town for nearly twenty years, stated that the Muslim community constitutes a significant portion of the running community “If there are
ActionSA has filed multiple complaints against Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe over allegedly undeclared luxury gifts reportedly received from Chinese officials. The party opened a criminal case at Cape Town Central Police Station, submitted a complaint to the Public Protector, and lodged a formal complaint with Parliament’s Ethics Committee on
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.
