The rand continues its upward trajectory against the U.S. dollar, exceeding R16 to the dollar for the first time in nearly four years. Over the last month, the rand has gained 3.86% and is currently 14.41% stronger compared to a year ago. This represents one of its most durable phases
President Cyril Ramaphosa has instructed acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia and National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola to establish a special investigations task team to probe claims referred by the Madlanga Commission. The Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System was set up in
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is widely expected to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.75% when the Monetary Policy Committee delivers its decision on Thursday afternoon. A majority of economists, 18 out of 26 polled by Reuters, believe the central bank will hold rates steady. This follows a
A 35-year-old man is expected to appear in the Paarl Magistrate’s Court on Thursday following a fire at Paarl Hospital earlier this week. Police said the man was arrested after the fire broke out on Tuesday, prompting the evacuation of patients and staff. Paarl detectives are investigating the incident as
Members of South Africa’s film and television sector protested outside Parliament on Wednesday, citing delays in the processing of production incentives by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. Industry organisations said administrative backlogs have caused job losses, stalled productions, and reduced investment. They handed over a memorandum calling for
By Mogamaat Ameen Strydom The Special Action Committee – Education (SAC-E) has strongly condemned the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), accusing it of sustained political persecution following its handling of the case involving Heathfield High School principal Wesley Neumann. Speaking on behalf of SAC-E, committee member Colleen Titus said
In an unprecedented development, the World Surf League (WSL) has cancelled its Corona Open J-Bay, which was scheduled to be held in Jeffreys Bay, citing a lack of funding. Local authorities in Jeffreys Bay have described the absence of the WSL event as damaging to the local economy, which traditionally
Following celebrations over the record pass rate for the 2025 Matric exams, education analysts are calling for a closer look at what these outcomes really signify for the Western Cape. While high pass rates are often seen as evidence of effective education delivery, analysts are questioning whether the figures can
Prosecutors have announced that a self-identified preacher in Kenya, linked to a notorious starvation cult responsible for more than 400 deaths, will face charges related to an additional 52 deaths in a separate village. The incident, which attracted international attention in 2023, involved hundreds of deaths in what has been
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.
