Members of the building sub-contracting fraternity in the Western Cape say they have no choice but to take their grievances to the streets, in the face of growing anger against the Building Industry Bargaining Council (BIBC). During a programme on VOC two weeks ago, sub-contractors aired their frustrations with the[…]
Many Capetonians are concerned about the condition of the local water supply to households and businesses, with some detecting an earthy flavour. The City of Cape Town has reassured that the water remains safe to drink and is compliant with SANS241 standards, however, the VOC took the concerns and raised[…]
Capetonians woke up to complete chaos on Thursday morning as traffic was congested on major parts of the N2 due to the Khayelitsha shutdown. Tyres and rubble were set alight, blocking roads in and around the area which resulted in Khayelitsha being declared a no-go zone for public transport. “We’ve[…]
On Monday, residents of Alexandra marched to the regional offices of the City of Johannesburg in Sandton to raise their grievances. President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to visit Alexandra north of Johannesburg on Thursday, following protests in the area over the mushrooming of illegal dwellings and service delivery challenges. The[…]
An attempted land grab between Somerset West and Khayelitsha has sparked a series of N2 protests, severely disrupting Cape Town traffic on Thursday. The Cape Town metropolitan area has been rocked by a series of individual N2 protests, ranging from Khayelitsha up to Somerset West. Demonstrators have been burning tyres[…]
Just days after the Israeli Prime Minister vowed to annex new areas of the West Bank with American help, US President Donald Trump assured reporters that the PM’s electoral victory is a step towards peace. You heard that right. Benjamin “I Want To Annex Your Land” Netanyahu, after four terms in office,[…]
Voters in 91 constituencies across 20 states will choose their representatives in the first phase of mammoth elections. Indians are voting in the first phase of a mammoth general elections, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a second term. The first phase of voting covers an electorate of 142 million across 20[…]
The family of Jamal Khashoggi has said they have not discussed a settlement with the Saudi regime over the columnist’s murder, refuting claims made in the mainstream press that a major payout had been granted by Riyadh. Speaking on behalf of the family, Khashoggi’s son Salah denied that any “settlement discussion” had[…]
A newly discovered distant cousin to modern humans may have trekked across oceans far earlier than scientists once thought. The find present challenges for researchers looking to understand mankind’s origins. The species, given the name Homo luzonensis, was discovered in a cave on Luzon island in the northern Philippines. The[…]
Former President Kgalema Motlanthe has called on former freedom fighters to always integrate the youth into the programs that will assist South Africa to progress. He says the skills they have will be of great assistance in shaping the future of the country. The former President was speaking during the launch of[…]
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