The End User Subscriber Charter Committee has welcomed the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa’s updated rollover regulations, which will take effect on 23 January 2027. Chairperson Catherine Mushi said the new rules will ensure that unused data, voice, and SMS bundles roll over automatically at no extra cost to
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has emphasised that careful planning and innovative thinking will be crucial as South Africa embarks on a demanding 18-month build-up to next year’s Rugby World Cup in Australia. The national side begins its campaign in July with the inaugural Nations Championship, followed by a historic
With local government elections approaching, a growing number of social media influencers are transitioning from online platforms into formal political roles, with some standing as candidates for councillor positions. These individuals have built public profiles on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and X, often by engaging directly with communities, sharing
A South African Police Service (SAPS) intelligence operative has alleged that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu attempted to pressure him into delivering favourable testimony before the Madlanga Commission. The allegation emerged as the Madlanga Commission resumed its hearings on Monday, with testimony from two witnesses. The commission was established last year
The Western Cape Department of Social Development has launched a new Independent Living pilot partnership aimed at supporting young people exiting alternative care. The programme partners with four non-profit organisations to provide mentorship, life-skills training, psychosocial support, and workplace readiness. It is designed to help former foster children transition into
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has condemned an incident at its Tyger Valley branch in Cape Town after a video showing a woman being forcibly removed from the premises circulated widely on social media last week. In a statement, the department described the incident as “distressing” and “unacceptable” and
Healthcare Workers for Palestine (HCW4P) and Global South Against Xenophobia (GSAX), together with other civil society organisations, have issued a statement urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene to protect the life of hunger striker Umer Khalid. Khalid has been on a hunger strike for 14 consecutive days and, as of
Advocacy groups have expressed concern over what they describe as the normalisation of youth murders and the continued reliance on ineffective policing strategies, following a deadly shooting in Samora Machel that claimed the lives of three young people over the weekend. Samora Machel SAPS has registered three counts of murder
Access to adequate housing remains a challenge for many South Africans, with large numbers of people continuing to live in informal settlements, backyard dwellings, and overcrowded housing conditions. While the Constitution guarantees the right to have access to adequate housing, questions remain about how this right is interpreted and implemented
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.
