By Judith February There are certain moments in South African political life which simply lodge in one’s memory. The day 27 years ago when FW De Klerk announced the unbanning of the ANC and other political parties was one such day. And then there was the day Nelson Mandela strode out of Victor Verster prison like the colossus he was, head held high. We won’t forget that sombre day in […]
"Racist, criminal, sellout, scoundrel, delinquent.'' These are some of the slurs that MPs hurled at one another in the chaos that preceded President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation speech last night. The speech was delayed by over an hour. Insults were not the only things that went flying. Members of the EFF used their hard hats as missiles after parliamentary protection services members were called in to remove them […]
President Jacob Zuma brushed aside accusations that he was a criminal, outlining the government's successes in his State of the Nation speech last night. He said the government expected 1.3% economic growth this year, which was not fast enough to keep up with population growth. "We successfully avoided credit ratings downgrades, which would have had significant impact on our economy. "Our labour market environment is also showing signs of stability due […]
VOCs outside broadcast crew will bring you rolling coverage from the 2017 State of the Nation Address, which will be delivered to the joint sitting of Parliament this evening at 19:00 sharp. Expect live red carpet reports, political analysis, commentary and live interviews with politicians. The build-up kicks off at 4pm until 9.30pm tonight. Tune in on 91.3fm and vocfm.co.za. Follow our updates on Facebook and Twitter @vocfm with the […]
President Jacob Zuma has sought to clarify his controversial comments about religious leaders and politics. Zuma denies telling religious leaders to be apolitical, saying he instead calls for them to rise above political mudslinging. Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba used his Christmas sermon to tell the president that the church would not stay out of politics. Makgoba said Zuma's statement reminded him of those made by apartheid-era leaders. But Zuma said […]
President Jacob Zuma said he will not sacrifice himself to "monopoly capital" by resigning. Addressing the African National Youth League’s (ANCYL) economic freedom lecture in Durban on Wednesday‚ Zuma recalled a time that he was watching the news - something he said he hardly does - when he saw a foreign chamber demanding that he step down. “You know‚ I listen to the news at times‚ at times I don't. […]
President Jacob Zuma will only appoint an interim South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) board after the National Assembly recommends the dissolution of the board. “Upon the dissolution of the board‚ the president is required by the Broadcasting Act to appoint an interim board consisting of three executive members of the board and five persons recommended by the National Assembly‚” a Presidency statement on Wednesday explained. “The Broadcasting Act requires the […]
A violent storm that ripped through a marquee, where President Jacob Zuma was addressing the Reconciliation Day celebration in Gopane, near Zeerust, in North West on Friday, has left traditional healers and seers wondering why the gods displayed such wrath. “Anger is hard to hide. This is a sign of compromised spirits,” said Solly Nduku, the general secretary of the National Unitary Professional Association for African Traditional Health Practitioners of […]
President Jacob Zuma will lead the celebrations of the national Reconciliation Day in Gopane near Zeerust in North West on Friday amid shocking pockets of racial tension in the country. This year’s commemoration builds on the 60th anniversary of the women’s March to the Union Buildings in 1956. It commemorates the bravery of women in 1957 in Zeerust, who revolted against the hated pass laws in the villages of Dinokana, […]
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.
