The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) has warned that a culture of zero tolerance for corruption is vital for a just and equitable South Africa, citing its new research showing how widespread and “normalised” corrupt practices have become. According to HSRC researcher Steven Gordon, a significant portion of South Africans
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has outlined two major plans aimed at overhauling public transport and strengthening local economic activity, following Council’s approval on Thursday. City Council has adopted the City’s Rail Business Plan, which sets the stage for negotiations with national government on devolving passenger rail to the City.
South Africa generates an estimated 900,000 tonnes of disposable nappy waste every year, with each nappy taking up to 500 years to decompose. This growing waste stream is placing immense pressure on an already strained waste management system, particularly in rural and informal communities. Dr Marc Kalina, from the University
For the first time since the dawn of democratic governance in South Africa, the Presidency will become directly answerable to a dedicated parliamentary oversight committee. This follows the National Assembly’s adoption on Tuesday of new rules enabling the creation of an oversight body to which the president, deputy president, and
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi has accused retired deputy chief Revo Spies of lying and presenting forged documents during his testimony at the Madlanga Commission. Mkhwanazi took the stand on Wednesday, where he detailed the breakdown of trust between himself and Spies, and responded to allegations involving
The Western Cape Education department is introducing new measures from the 2026 school year to strengthen getting early learning. The Foundation Phase pupils will continue getting extra weekly time for reading and mathematics. “Given the positive feedback from our schools, the national Department of Basic Education recommended the implementation of
Parliament has rejected a motion by Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane to raise the matric pass mark from 30% to 50%. During Tuesday’s vote, 119 MPs opposed the proposal while 87 supported it. Maimane criticised both the ANC and the DA for refusing to back the change,
Amid rising gang violence in the Western Cape, local sources informed VOC News of a recent shooting in the Bo Kaap region. The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed that officers discovered the body of a 22-year-old male with gunshot wounds. SAPS reported that the victim was approached by an
With South Africa now in the midst of the 16 Days of Activism campaign, gender-based violence (GBV) organisations say the crisis remains deeply rooted in families and continues to affect people of all ages. Philisa Abafazi Bethu executive director Lucinda Evans told VOC News that recent statistics show nearly 13,000
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.
