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Friday, December 6, 2013

The Legacy of former President Nelson Mandela

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On Thursday evening, President Jacob Zuma announced that the founding President of South Africa's democracy, Nelson Mandela had passed...
Saturday, September 21, 2013

Manuel’s manual for healing SA - IOL News | IOL.co.za

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Manuel’s manual for healing SA - IOL News | IOL.co.za
Monday, September 9, 2013

From the Archives: Woman unharmed after 'freak accident'

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One person was slightly injured in an accident involving a car and a bakkie just outside the Bush Radio studio in Salt River, near Cape Town...
Friday, March 29, 2013

From the Archives: Charles Taylor's lawyer visits SA

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I came across this interview with the lawyer for former President Charles Taylor, Courtney Griffiths. He was in South Africa during Septembe...
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Friday, February 15, 2013

SONA: NDP Key Focus for 2013

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On Thursday evening, President Jacob Zuma delivered his fifth State of the Nation Address to a joint sitting of Parliament. This year the ...
Thursday, January 10, 2013

New Year's Resolutions: How to stay on track

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Have you set yourself some new goals for 2013? Not sure how to keep to those goals you set? Then take a listen to this interview I had with...
Friday, December 14, 2012

Medical Tips for the Holiday Season

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Going on holiday this festive season? Earlier this week I chatted to Dr Chamendran Naidoo about some of the essential medications you shou...
Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Sub Saharan Africa:1.8 Million new HIV infections recorded

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On Saturday World Aids Day was celebrated across the globe. In South Africa alone last year 380 000 new HIV infections were recorded . Last...
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Conference held on HIV and AIDS at UCT

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South Africa’s higher education sector begins a three-day conference on HIV and AIDS today at the University of Cape Town. For more on I ch...
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

16 Days of Activism: Is it effective?

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This is the ninth year that I have been involved in the 16 Days of Activism of No Violence Against Women and Children in some way. Either a...
Saturday, November 24, 2012

380 000 New HIV infections recorded in 2011

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Currently South Africa has more people living with HIV in the World. Last year an estimated 380 000 new HIV infections were recorded in Sou...
Sunday, November 18, 2012

Human rights: the people vs the UN

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By Eric Walberg Even as the US government is re-elected to the UN Human Rights Council, the UN Committee Against Torture hears a complaint...
Friday, November 16, 2012

Food Security Conference in CT

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A conference on Food Security in Southern Africa will be held from 26th-27th November 2012 at the Protea Breakwater Lodge in Cape Town. Thi...
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

DA Seeks African Vote

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Amid much speculation on social media on Monday, about who the ‘high ranking member’ of the ANC is that would be joining the ranks of the of...
Friday, November 2, 2012

Hope for Somalia

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VOC Current Affairs Producer and Breakfast show host, Dorianne Arendse this week spoke to Somali Journalist, Mohamed Garane about the curre...
Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Nigeria a powerhouse in Africa

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VOC Current Affairs Producer and Breakfast Beat host, Dorianne Arendse is currently at the Power Reporting - The African Investigative Jou...

Annual Carlos Cardoso Memorial Lecture delivered at Wits University

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The first annual Carlos Cardoso Memorial lecture was held at Wits University today as part of the 2012 Power Reporting- The African Investi...
Monday, October 22, 2012

Blaming It All On Muslims

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I spoke to Andre Vltchek about his article on Friday afternoon during Voice of the Cape's Drivetime show.... By ANDRE VLTCHEK I...

LGE Features 2011

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Just before the local government elections last year myself and a colleague look at some of the issues affecting various communities on the ...
Saturday, October 20, 2012

Minister in the Presidency Pays Tribute to Struggle Stalwart

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Struggle veteran and ANC Stalwart, Johnny Issel was laid to rest yesteday after he passed away at Groote Schuur Hospital on Sunday. Johnny ...
Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Gangs Evolving Says Expert

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Gang violence on the Cape Flats is being driven by internal battles for control. This is according to policing specialist Eldred De Klerk, ...
Thursday, October 11, 2012

Metro Police VS SAPS

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General Jeremy Veary has withdrawn his SAPS members from Operation Sisonke which was set to run for six months in Nyanga, Gugulethu, Athlone...
Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Charity in Motion aims to raise R300 000 for students in need

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Teddy Govender, the Managing Director of Auric Auto Claremont is once again running 300km over the next 6 weeks to raise money for the Voice...
Saturday, September 22, 2012

Book Review: A Bantu in My Bathroom

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Why are South Africans so uncomfortable with deep disagreement? Why do we lash out at people with opposing views without taking the time to ...
Thursday, September 20, 2012

Samwu to embark on strike action

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The South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) announced this week that they will embark on industrial action in a few weeks time, after ...
Tuesday, September 18, 2012

WC: Cosatu holds protest march to save 27 schools

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On Saturday trade union Cosatu held a march to the provincial legislature in protest of the proposal of the WCED to close 27 schools in the ...
Friday, September 14, 2012

ANC Backtracks On Concessions on Secrecy Bill

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This week the ANC caucus backtracked on several vital concession conceded to on the Protection of State Information Bill. This, despite the...
Tuesday, September 11, 2012

R2K holds mass rally

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On Saturday the Right 2 Know Campaign held a mass rally at the Methodist Church in Green Market Square, to discuss the controversial Prote...
Saturday, September 8, 2012

Vote with your heads not your hearts

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*This article was written at the time of the 2011 Local Government Elections* Corrugated iron and wood structures are neatly lined up in ...
Wednesday, September 5, 2012

WC Liquor Authority clarifies regulations on liquor licences

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Last week VOC was alerted to the fact that a restaurant in Bo-Kaap was granted a liquor licence. The restaurant in question is next a mosq...
Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Conference held to look at Poverty in SA

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This week the University of Cape Town, with the support of the National Planning Commission, is hosting a national conference. The purpose...
Monday, September 3, 2012

D6 Claimants attend workshop

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District Six claimants on Saturday attended a workshop hosted by the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform. The aim of the works...

Vice Squad making progress

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Last week I chatted to Alderman JP Smith about the work of the Vice Squad- one of the specialized units established by the City of Cape Tow...
Sunday, August 19, 2012

St. Nelson’s Legacy; Neo-Apartheid and the South African Miners Massacre

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Thomas C Mountain As the legendary life of South African leader Nelson Mandela draws to a close his legacy to his people has been brutally...
Friday, August 17, 2012

MAD campaign ends

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Fifty two people, three community organizations and a local school benefitted from the last Pick ‘n Pay Ramadan Make A Difference Campaign ...
Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Cosatu holds press conference on strike action

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The planned protest action by the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) in the Western Cape on Wednesday has been suspended for no...

ANCYL protest suspended

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The planned protest action by the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) in the Western Cape on Wednesday has been suspended for n...
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