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Tax Justice SA Welcomes Stronger Action Against Illicit Cigarette Trade

Ragheema Mclean 23 October 2025

Tax Justice South Africa has welcomed recent commitments to intensify the fight against the country’s growing illicit cigarette market. Speaking before Parliament’s Health Portfolio Committee, Tax Justice founder Yusuf Abramjee said that SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter outlined a comprehensive enforcement plan to rebuild capacity and impose tougher penalties on offenders.

WhatsApp Evidence at Madlanga Commission Raises Alarm

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 23 October 2025

WhatsApp chats submitted as evidence at the Madlanga Commission reveal ongoing exchanges of money between Richard Shibiri of the SAPS Organised Crime Unit and attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Witness B told commission investigators they were “shocked to discover the close relationship between the two,” which included voice messages

Cele Slams Disbandment of Political Killings Task Team as ‘Major Setback’

Ragheema Mclean 23 October 2025

Former Police Minister Bheki Cele has described the dissolution of the Political Killings Task Team as a significant blow to the fight against politically motivated crimes in South Africa. Speaking before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating alleged links between senior police officials and criminal syndicates, Cele said he only learned

Madagascar Military Takeover: A Turning Point Amid Citizen Discontent

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 23 October 2025

Colonel Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as Madagascar’s new president following a military takeover that forced former leader Andry Rajoelina to flee into exile. Speaking at his inauguration in Antananarivo, Randrianirina described the moment as a “historic turning point” for the nation. His appointment comes after weeks of youth-led

Government orders physical verification of all employees

Aneeqa Du Plessis 23 October 2025

By Rachel Mohamed The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has mandated that all government departments conduct a full physical verification of their employees by the end of February 28, 2026. The initiative seeks to eliminate “ghost workers” while also ensuring accurate payroll and human resource systems. In an

Activists to march against evictions

Aneeqa Du Plessis 23 October 2025

By Rachel Mohamed Housing rights activists under the banner of the United Social Congress in the Western Cape are calling on residents to join a mass march against evictions to take place next Wednesday, 29 October, in the city. Speaking on VOC News, Chief John Johnson, Prime Minister of the

The VOC team gears up for its annual Pink Hijab Day event

Kouthar Sambo 22 October 2025

Since 2008, the Voice of the Cape has recognized Pink Hijab Day as an aspect of its public health advocacy, celebrating breast cancer survivors and strengthening messages of hope through faith. This year’s official theme is “Together We Rise, In Faith We Heal,” and the event will commence on 28

British Journalist Yvonne Ridley Condemns Israeli Actions in Gaza

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 22 October 2025

British journalist, author, and activist Yvonne Ridley is currently in South Africa for a speaking tour, reflecting on her recent experience aboard the Gaza aid flotilla. Ridley, who was detained by the Taliban early in her career, has reported extensively from conflict zones including Iraq, Afghanistan, and Chechnya. Speaking to

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.

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