By Kouthar Sambo Eyebrows were raised after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his new Cabinet on Sunday, 30 June (2024), which aimed for inclusivity of all the parties to the Government of National Unity (GNU). Speaking on VOC's PM Drive on Monday, a political analyst Dr Ebrahim Harvey, said this GNU has their work cut out. "The African National Congress (ANC) has never lost a national election since 1994, so it's […]
By Ragheema Mclean The South African rand firmed on Monday morning, marking its third consecutive day of gains as investors responded positively to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of the new cabinet. After much deliberation, Ramaphosa unveiled the new ministers on Sunday night (30 June), which includes members from several parties forming the government of national unity (GNU). On Monday morning, the rand traded at the following levels against major currencies: […]
By Ragheema Mclean President Cyril Ramaphosa has finally announced his new cabinet for the seventh administration, featuring a mix of members from eleven political parties forming the government of national unity (GNU). The announcement, made late Sunday night (30 June), follows weeks of intense negotiations and leaked correspondence between the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA). The cabinet has been increased from 30 to 32 ministers with […]
By Ragheema Mclean South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected by lawmakers for a second term, following an unprecedented agreement between the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). This historic governance pact saw the two rival parties setting aside their differences to form a Government of National Unity (GNU). In addition to this, ANC’s Angela Thokozile “Thoko” Didiza has been […]
By Ragheema Mclean After failing to secure a majority in the recent elections, the African National Congress (ANC) is initiating negotiations with other political parties to form a government of national unity (GNU). ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the party's decision on Thursday (6 June), highlighting that a GNU is the most viable, effective, and powerful way to meet the expectations of all South Africans at this critical juncture. The […]
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.
