The Department of Health has launched its 2026 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive, aimed at protecting young girls from cervical cancer later in life. Cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in South Africa, claiming more than 5,700 lives each year. Speaking to VOC
Section 11 of the South African Constitution is one of the shortest provisions in the Bill of Rights, yet arguably one of the most powerful. It states simply: “Everyone has the right to life.” There are no conditions, qualifications, or exclusions. Yet questions remain about what this right means in
Western Cape police are searching for three suspects following an armed house robbery during a surprise birthday celebration in Browns Farm, Philippi. The incident occurred on Saturday when three unknown men allegedly entered a home where guests were preparing for a party. Police say the suspects pretended to be invited
The decision by the Trump administration to impose a 1% tax levy on remittances has been denounced across the globe with Mexican President, Claudia Sheinbaum, touting it as a ‘tax against the poor’. The remittance tax is expected to severely impact developing states, especially those on the African continent, with
The Department of Correctional Services has confirmed that convicted killer and rapist Thabo Bester has been transferred from Kgosi Mampuru Maximum Prison in Pretoria to eBongweni Super Maximum Prison in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal. Bester, serving a life sentence, escaped from Mangaung Correctional Centre in 2023 after faking his own death and
Processed food has become a staple for many South African households. It is familiar, affordable and quick to prepare, and for families under pressure from rising living costs, it is often the most realistic option when time and money are limited. But behind the convenience and colourful packaging lies a
South Africa has declared Israeli chargé d’affaires Ariel Seidman persona non grata, citing repeated breaches of diplomatic protocol. Seidman has been given 72 hours to leave the country. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) said the decision followed insults directed at President Cyril Ramaphosa on official Israeli social
Cape Town plans to spend R114 million on safety improvements along a 9km stretch of the N2, Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said at Thursday’s council meeting. The initiative aims to reduce pedestrian and commuter accidents and improve conditions for communities adjacent to the highway. The project includes repairing safety barriers, adding
Former South African ambassador to the U.S. and anti-Apartheid activist Ebrahim Rasool attended the Globally Empowered Muslims Summit in Doha, Qatar, where he shared his thoughts on contemporary politics, along with leaders such as Sheikh Omar Sulaiman and Waddah Khanfar. Speaking to VOC News, Rasool explained that the summit consists
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.
