As South Africa prepares to face Mexico in tonight’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City, anticipation is building both locally and internationally. The clash revives memories of their 2010 group-stage encounter, which ended in a 1–1 draw, with Bafana Bafana now aiming to make a
Former Bafana Bafana defender and football development mentor Nasief Morris is set to launch the N5 Arena at Westridge High School on Youth Day, with the aim of creating opportunities for young people in Mitchells Plain through sport. The five-a-side football facility is designed to nurture local talent while also
FIFA has approved a series of new rule changes for the upcoming World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The regulations include faster restart time limits, stricter disciplinary measures, mandatory hydration and medical breaks, and expanded VAR powers to correct major refereeing errors. The World Cup is expected
South Africa women’s national soccer team coach Desiree Ellis has named a 23-player squad for next month’s back-to-back international friendly matches against Japan women’s national football team. The away fixtures form part of the team’s preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The squad sees
The South African Football Association (SAFA) is preparing to begin the search for a new Bafana Bafana head coach as current coach Hugo Broos approaches the end of his tenure. Broos, who has spent five years with the national team, is expected to step down after the upcoming FIFA World
Several prominent Irish footballers, along with celebrities, have launched a campaign urging the Republic of Ireland to boycott an upcoming UEFA Nations League match against Israel. The campaign group Irish Sport for Palestine has submitted an open letter to the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), alleging that Israel has committed
Following Banyana Banyana’s 1–0 friendly victory over Algeria in Durban, coach Desiree Ellis has shared insights into the team’s performance as preparations continue for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco this July. Ellis highlighted improvements in the team’s attacking play, particularly in creating opportunities in the final third,
Dlala Africa is making a meaningful impact in Manenberg by using cricket as a tool to steer young people away from gang violence and towards opportunity. The initiative provides mentorship, safe spaces, and pathways beyond sport, while nurturing local talent. Speaking to VOC News, chairperson Shahied Adonis explained the vision
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is introducing sweeping reforms aimed at restoring confidence in refereeing, Video Assistant Referee (VAR) systems, and its judicial processes. The move follows a major credibility crisis after the Appeal Board controversially stripped Senegal of its Africa Cup of Nations title, a decision that is
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.
