The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has released a report raising concerns about corruption risks, governance failures, and the quality of student housing within the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) accommodation system. The investigation found that recent structural changes have significantly altered how billions of rand in public funds
The Department of Employment and Labour has proposed amendments to key labour laws aimed at improving job security, fairness, and protections for vulnerable workers across South Africa. Labour expert Douglas Nelson explained the practical impact of the changes for employees and employers alike in an interview with VOC News. “These
US Ambassador to South Africa, Brent Bozell, has been strongly criticised by politicians in the republic following his review of strained US–South African relations at a recent BizNews conference. In his address, the Ambassador stressed the importance of the relationship between the United States and South Africa, noting that the
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources says it remains hopeful that ongoing tensions in the Middle East will de-escalate, a development that could help stabilise global oil markets. The conflict is affecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route that carries roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil
Imagine walking into a busy shopping mall or supermarket where the floor has just been cleaned. A small “Caution: Wet Floor” sign stands nearby, but moments later you slip, fall and injure yourself. When the matter is raised with management, the response may be that a warning sign was already
The Western Cape has received an additional 100,000 doses of the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine, boosting the province’s efforts to contain the outbreak. The doses will be distributed across the West Coast, Cape Winelands and Garden Route districts, coordinated through a provincial “war room” that meets regularly. Authorities have already
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is warning the public to be cautious around water bodies as Cape Town and parts of the Western Cape experience a severe heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach up to 40°C. Speaking to VOC News, NSRI communications manager Andrew Ingram highlighted the dangers of
More than 50 officials have been dismissed from the Border Management Authority (BMA) over alleged corrupt activities, including facilitating illegal entry into South Africa and selling visa extensions. Speaking to VOC News, Wayne Duvanage, CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), welcomed the move but said the problem runs
The Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) is calling for surveillance cameras and increased police visibility at the Nyanga taxi rank following a surge in violence. Last week, nine minibuses were torched, marking the second major fire in just over a year, alongside several deadly shootings. Taxi operators marched to the
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.
