The City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service responded to 632 vegetation fires between 10 and 17 November, as persistent southeasterly winds continue to drive up fire incidents across the metro. Officials warn that the hot, windy conditions seen since the start of the month have created ideal conditions
Ahead of the G20 summit happening this upcoming weekend, on 22nd to 23rd November 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also attending, has faced significant backlash from activists and civil society organizations regarding India’s occupation of Jammu and Kashmir. The South Africa Kashmir Action Group (SAKAG), led by its Chairman
South Africa’s G20 Sous-Sherpa, Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, has confirmed that the government will not travel to the United States for the traditional handover of the G20 Presidency. This follows news that the US will not send a delegation to the G20 Summit scheduled to take place in Johannesburg this weekend.
A little-known organisation calling itself Al-Majd, reportedly based in Israel and operating through an AI-generated website, is facing intense scrutiny after facilitating the travel of more than 150 Palestinians who arrived in South Africa last week on one-way tickets. While the group claims to be a relief organisation, experts say
Women For Change South Africa, a prominent advocacy group opposing gender-based violence, has sparked a national movement that is transforming social media into purple to raise awareness of the ongoing suffering of GBV victims. Speaking to VOC News, renowned woman advocacy group, Callas Foundation, explained that the concept is a
S&P Global Ratings has raised South Africa’s credit rating for the first time since 2005, citing improvements in the country’s economic growth and fiscal trajectory. The upgrade moves the nation’s rating up by one notch to BB, placing it just two notches into “junk” status. The agency maintained a positive
Cape Town continues to grapple with a surge in gang-related shootings, with residents reporting violence erupting even in broad daylight. Families in several hotspot areas say they are living in constant fear, as more than 50 people, including women and children, were killed in the Western Cape between October and
The Cape Winelands District Municipality in the Western Cape reports that all fires in the Montagu region have been extinguished, with one fire line still active near De Doorns. According to spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto, the Montagu fire has been contained after more than a week of intense firefighting. She warns
After extended deliberations involving the humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers (GOTG), civil society groups, and the South African government, officials have decided to grant temporary refuge to some of the 160 Palestinians who had been stranded at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday, 13 November 2025. Gift of 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.
