By Kouthar Sambo Members of the Special Task Force (STF) and National Intervention Unit are jumping ship as frustrations with government pay continue. Concerns have taken the forefront as those most affected by this are South African taxpayers since reports indicate it costs roughly R1.1 million to train one STF[…]
By Ragheema Mclean The A21 campaign, the non-governmental organisation (NGO) managing South Africa’s human trafficking hotline, has raised concerns over the increasing prevalence of human trafficking in the country, particularly in the Western Cape. This issue has come to the forefront amid the ongoing search for six-year-old Joshlin Smith from[…]
By Kouthar Sambo The three-day Africa Energy Indaba organized under the theme, “African Energy Transitioning from Aspiration to Action – Delivering a Sustainable and Prosperous Future”, took place on Tuesday at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The event will run until the 7 of March, as Minister of[…]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Communities and the nation at large have been deeply troubled by the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith, sparking urgent conversations on how to prevent such tragedies from occurring. In response to these concerns, VOC Breakfast spoke to Elarna Siljeur, a Social Work Supervisor at the Department of[…]
By Ragheema Mclean As South Africa prepares for the upcoming general elections, VOC News took to the streets of Cape Town to gauge residents’ sentiments about the 2024 elections compared to the historic first democratic elections held 30 years ago, when many citizens voted for the first time. The responses[…]
By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert The Voice of the Cape (VOC) Radio was abuzz on Tuesday as people flocked to the station to take full advantage of its first free community services day. Listeners had the opportunity to personally engage with the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), the Western Cape[…]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The University of Cape Town, renowned for its academic excellence and commitment to ethical leadership, finds itself embroiled in controversy following an unexpected invitation extended to former Eskom executive, Matshela Koko. Koko, whose tenure at Eskom was tainted by allegations of corruption and fraud related to a[…]
By Ragheema Mclean The South African National Editors Forum (Sanef) has called for Big Tech companies like Google and Meta Platforms to be subjected to stricter regulations regarding the publishing and distribution of news content, similar to the rules governing South African media houses. This appeal was made as part[…]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The Oval North High School in Beacon Valley, Mitchells Plain, has confirmed the authenticity of the letter sent to parents yesterday, cautioning them about attempted learner abductions at the school. Reports indicate that learners of all ages, including matriculants, have been targeted. In response, the school has[…]
By Kouthar Sambo As the blessed month of Ramadaan will be approaching soon, we have to make the necessary mental, emotional, and psychological shifts required for the month so we can reach our full potential during the Ramadaan. VOC News has taken the time to delve into the holistic preparation[…]
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