By Kouthar Sambo In less than 24 hours, the Dubai desert had been hit with one of the worst-ever recorded rainfalls that flooded the area since 1949. This comes after the storms left a trail of destruction from the roads to the highways, killing 18 people, including several children in[…]
By Kouthar Sambo The Media Review Network (MRN) has raised concerns about the systematic assault on South Africa’s foreign policy and sovereignty. This comes after the US politicians have warned the South African government against arresting SA Zionists serving in the Zionist Terror Forces. Speaking on VOC’s Drive Time on[…]
By Ragheema Mclean Get ready to lace up your running shoes and mark your calendar for an unforgettable experience as the 12th Annual Slave Route Challenge returns on the 26 May 2024. This unique race isn’t just about covering distance; it’s a journey through history and heritage, paying homage to[…]
By Ragheema Mclean The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has welcomed progress made with the Railway Safety Bill, presenting its recommendations to the Parliament’s Select Committee on Transport, Public Service and Administration, Public Works, and Infrastructure. This Bill, aimed at amending the National Railway Safety Regulator Act, is[…]
ABC News earlier reported Israel had launched a missile attack on a target in Iran, citing a senior US official. Iranian state media said the country’s air defences brought down three small drones over the central city of Isfahan, hours after United States broadcasters, citing senior US officials, reported Israeli missiles had[…]
The community of Harare in Khayelitsha on the Cape Flats is living in fear following the killing of 8 people in separate incidents on Wednesday morning. In the first incident, four men and a woman were found dead at Ncumu Street with gunshot wounds. A few hours later, the bodies of two[…]
Security expert Andy Mashaile says the terrorism alert issued by the United Kingdom Embassy in South Africa was meant to create panic. This after the Embassy issued a terrorism alert for any of its citizens who may be planning to travel to South Africa, however there was no explanation given[…]
By Kouthar Sambo The human rights organisation Africa4Palestine has expressed its dismay for the giant retail brand Woolworths. This comes after customers in Cape Town discovered Israeli products on the shelves, specifically Sodastream sparkling water machines alleged to be produced in and imported from Israel. Speaking on VOC’s News Beat[…]
By Kouthar Sambo Statistics South Africa has released its latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data showing the headline consumer inflation declining to 5.3% in March. Speaking on VOC’s Drive Time show on Wednesday, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) Chief Director responsible for Price statistics, Patric Kelly, said that food inflation[…]
By Ragheema Mclean South African motorists are bracing for another potential petrol price hike in May, while diesel prices could see a slight decrease. Data from the Central Energy Fund indicates that petrol prices are currently showing an under-recovery of around 30 to 40 cents per litre, setting the stage[…]
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