By Ragheema Mclean Last week, South Africa commemorated Human Rights Day, reflecting on the progress made in the 30 years since the dawn of democracy. This day, which honors the 1960 Sharpeville massacre, serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made in the struggle for freedom and equality. With[…]
By Ragheema Mclean The City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue services have faced the daunting task of battling more than 8000 emergency incidents over the past few months across the city. Earlier this month, a destructive fire ravaged parts of Philippi displacing hundreds of residents and causing extensive damage[…]
The National Department of Health’s Chief Director for TB Control and Management, Professor Norbert Ndjeka says it remains a challenge to get patients to continue taking their daily tuberculosis medication. Ndjeka was speaking at a symposium in Sandton, Johannesburg, ahead of World TB Day on Sunday. Professor Ndjeka elaborates, “One of the[…]
Hanover Park cricket club will be hitting balls of a different kind when they hold their annual Golf Day fundraiser. The club says it is continuing to try to break down barriers in their community through the game of cricket, and now golf. The club, which has been around for[…]
By Ragheema Mclean Statistic SA has revealed that South Africa’s annual consumer inflation accelerated in February, reaching 5.6% from 5.3% in January and 5.1% in December. Market expectations were for a flat to marginally higher print (5.3%-5.4%), with only outliers anticipating anything higher. The consumer price inflation (CPI) has risen[…]
By Kouthar Sambo Masjid Al-Tuba in Panorama, in collaboration with Independent Women’s Empowerment Bond (IWEB), is launching a “Dress an Orphan for Eid” initiative, which enables the broader public to be part of this worthy cause. Speaking on VOC’s News Beat show on Wednesday, the convener for the initiative, Tasquia[…]
By Ragheema Mclean In early 2023, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) approved a substantial 33.77% tariff increase, to be implemented over two years. The increase was front-loaded, with 2023 experiencing a 18.65% hike, while tariff rates for 2024 will rise by 12.74% come the 1st of April.[…]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Ramadan, a sacred month in the Islamic calendar, holds profound significance for Muslims worldwide, fostering spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and community solidarity. VOC News delved into the preparations of Cape Town mothers for this auspicious time, exploring their rituals around food, fasting, acts of kindness, and nightly prayers.[…]
By Ragheema Mclean The Elsies River Community has witnessed an increase in crime, with a recent report indicating a spat of violence between members of the community and local police force resulting in the death of a teenager. At least three other civilians were wounded in the unrest on Sunday[…]
By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert With midterm data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) indicating a slight increase in fuel price in April, bus commuters are left with mixed emotions as Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) announced a 7% increase in its transport cost. Speaking to VOC news, bus commuters said[…]
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