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[…]
By Kouthar Sambo Students from the University of Cape Town (UCT) have called for a mass gathering at the Jammie steps on Wednesday, 20th March, at 1 pm. This comes amid the annual Israeli Apartheid week, which takes place at the campus every year. The UCT Palestinian Solidarity Forum (PSF)[…]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is currently hosting the National Conference on Human Rights in South Africa, commemorating “Three Decades of Respect for and Promotion of Human Rights” until March 20th, 2024, leading up to Human Rights Day. In an interview with Ramadan AM on[…]
By Kouthar Sambo The Elsies River community has been up in arms following an alleged drug raid incident in De Range, Elsies River, that left a girl dead after she endured injuries during the incident. The spokesperson for the South African Police Service (SAPS), Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi, told VOC[…]
By Kouthar Sambo “It is clear that what Israel is doing is wrong, and these people (the University of Cape Town) are supporting Israel, given that the South African government took Israel to court for its war crimes.” This is according to UCT Palestinian Solidarity Forum (PSF) Chairperson Anwar Adams.[…]
By Kouthar Sambo A march, themed Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage, is set to take place on 21st March coinciding with Human Rights Day. The march will commence at Simons Town station, and prospective protesters can meet up and start walking from this point. The march comes following the Israeli forces’ latest[…]
By Ragheema Mclean Last week, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) officially opened admission applications for the 2025 school year for learners entering Grades 1 and 8. Giving an update on the application process, WCED spokesperson Bronagh Hammond said that the admissions process has been successful, with the website experiencing[…]
By Daanyaal Matthews Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan for most is not much of a challenge; however, for the younger members of our community, encouraging them to take up the task of fasting can be challenging. Thus, to encourage the practice of fasting from an early age, many[…]
By Ragheema Mclean Human rights organization Black Sash has called on the government to adjust social grants to ensure that basic needs of its recipients are met. This comes after, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a R20 increase in the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant from R350 to R370.[…]
By Ragheema Mclean Each year during the blessed and holy month of Ramadan, Hufaath (those who have memorized the Quran) around the world take the lead in Taraweeh salaah uplifting musallees with their recitation of the Quran. VOC News spoke to several Hufaath to gain insight into their preparations for[…]
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