VOC News

Civil society organisations have expressed deep concern over the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) prolonged delays in releasing the country’s quarterly crime statistics. Originally expected in August, the data is now set for release in November, raising questions about transparency, accountability, and effective planning for community safety. Abie Isaacs, chairperson

The Department of Health, in partnership with the London School of Economics and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), will host a public panel discussion on Monday at the University of Pretoria. The event aims to explore strategies to accelerate universal health coverage and strengthen health security, two of the

VOC General Manager Abdul Aleem Gamza is taking on an extraordinary challenge a 770-kilometer run to raise support for Gaza, in partnership with local non-profit Empowering Eats. The initiative, now in its third year, aims to create awareness about the ongoing humanitarian crisis while raising funds for those in need.

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) has called for tighter security measures and technological upgrades at correctional facilities following a violent stabbing incident at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre on Wednesday morning. The attack claimed the lives of two inmates and left two correctional officers injured. POPCRU provincial secretary, Mluleki