Today we celebrate and honour the brave youth of 1976 who stood up, spoke out, and changed the course of our nationโs history. Their courage, sacrifice, and determination continue to inspire generations to believe in freedom, education, and justice.
As we reflect on their legacy, we are reminded that the spirit of 1976 lives on in every young person shaping the future of South Africa today.
From all of us at The Voice Lounge, we would like to wish everyone a Happy Youth Day. May we continue to empower, uplift, and invest in the youth who carry our nation forward. ๐ฟ๐ฆโจ
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YOU KNOW WE COULDN'T LEAVE WITHOUT MENTIONING "MAN OF THE MOMENT" - North West businessman Mr BROWN MOGOTSI.๐ท๐ท
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACTION PLAN |
Secretary-General of the MyANC Secretary-General Mr Fikile Mbalula delivered his address at the Local Government Action Plan briefing on 20 April 2026, outlining a wide-ranging strategy to stabilise municipalities and improve service delivery across South Africa . For the full program visit https://t.co/cUu6qnwnNE. You can also download The Voice Lounge App on Google Play store or Apple Store to stay updated with what's happening in your world๐ป๐๐๏ธ
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HIGHLIGHTS
The moment that shook the nation: EFF leader and Commander-in-Chief Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years imprisonment at the East London Magistratesโ Court for his 2018 firearm discharge case.
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Julius Malema's supporters confront AfriForum's Jacques Broodryk at the East London Regional Court. This comes after Malema was sentenced to five years direct imprisonment for unlawful possession of a firearm.
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BREAKING NEWS:
EFF leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to an effective 5 yearsโ imprisonment in the East London gun case.
His Full judgement:
โข Count 1: 5 years
โข Count 2: 2 years
โข Count 3: R20,000 or 6 months imprisonment
โข Count 4: R20,000 or 6 months imprisonment
โข Count 5: R20,000 or 6 months imprisonment
All sentences will run concurrently, meaning the effective sentence is 5 years.
The court also ruled that he is unfit to possess a firearm.
This follows his conviction for unlawfully firing a rifle at a public event.
The matter may still proceed to appeal.
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Tune in to The Voice Lounge as we bring you Live coverage of the pre - sentencing proceedings of #EFF leader CIC Julius Malema at the Magistrateโs Court in KuGompo City for in his firearms discharge case.
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BUDGET SPEECH | RECAP
"It seems like a lot of money, but our demands are more than what we are getting" - Mlungisi Mvoko
Provincial Finance MEC HON. Mlungisi Mvoko sits with Kholiswa Mqotyana to unpack the budget speech that was recently delivered at the Provincial Legislature in Bhisho.
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COMMENTARY | BUDGET SPEECH
"Expecting an economic growth of 1,8% is not going to happen." - Democratic Alliance spokesperson Dr Malcom Figg.
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COMMENTARY | BUDGET SPEECH
Eastern Cape agriculture MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe pleased by the budget dedicated to funding agricultural projects that are set to benefit communities and the people who are reside in them.
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COMMENTARY | BUDGET SPEECH
Eastern Cape MEC for Education Fundile Gade on how this years allocated budget for quality education will assist in the growth and the betterment of the sector.
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COMMENTARY | THE BUDGET SPEECH
"This is not a growth budget" - our financial analysts Kholiswa Pearl Mqotyana and Mawande Oscar Makalima comment on the budget speech.
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COMMENTARY | BUDGET SPEECH
Leader of United Democratic Movement Mr Lennox Gaehler states his disapproval of the budget allocated in various departments as it will not be enough to cover the damage in these sectors within the Eastern Cape.
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COMMENTARY | BUDGET SPEECH
MEC for EC Health, Ntandokazi Capa shares here sentiments with The Voice Lounge about the budget speech.
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More commentary from our political leaders. @ATMovement_SA leader Mr Vuyo Zungula and the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Mr Mzwanele Nyhontso share their expectations for the day before the President of South Africa @CyrilRamaphosa made his speech at the #SONA26.
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Had a fat chat with the homie @GrandmasterZan about the business of music last weekend on his show The Music Lounge ๐๐ฅ a special s/o to @TheVoiceLounge for having me๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฆ