Aneeqa Du Plessis, Author at Voice of the Cape

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Calls for UN Reform and Permanent African Representation

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has renewed South Africa’s call for meaningful reform of global governance, urging the United Nations to grant Africa a permanent seat on the Security Council. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Lamola said restoring trust in multilateralism requires making the Security Council more representative of today’s world. He noted that Africa is home to nearly one-fifth of […]

25 September 2026

Local

NSRI Marks Nearly 60 Years of Saving Lives

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is marking nearly 60 years of saving lives along South Africa’s coastline, with its celebrations coinciding with Heritage Day and World Maritime Day. The NSRI was established in 1967, following the deaths of 17 fishermen off Stilbaai in 1966. The tragedy prompted Simon’s Town teacher Patti Price to campaign for a dedicated sea rescue service. NSRI’s Andrew Ingram said the organisation […]

24 September 2026

Local

Afrikaner Family Stranded in South Africa After US Denies Re-entry

By Odwa Mkentane An Afrikaner family who were granted refugee status in the United States is reportedly unable to return after travelling back to South Africa for healthcare. The family later attempted to re-enter the US but were refused entry, leaving them stranded in South Africa despite having previously been accepted as refugees. The family had travelled to the United States with 13,000 other South Africans under President Trump’s programme […]

23 September 2026

Local

KwaMakhutha Mass Shooting Claims 11 Lives, Including Pregnant Woman

By Odwa Mkentane KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has expressed his condolences to the relatives of the victims of a mass shooting that claimed 11 lives in KwaMakhutha, south of Durban, last night. The Premier’s Office says a pregnant woman is among the victims. The victims were among a group of people gathered at a home in the Ziko area when the shooting took place. It is alleged that the attackers […]

23 September 2026

Local

Plans for Formula 1 Facility in Swartland Target 2031

By Odwa Mkentane Swartland Municipality has confirmed plans by Blue Mountain Racing (BMR) to develop a Formula 1 racing facility in the region, with the aim of potentially hosting an African Grand Prix by 2031. The announcement was made by BMR Chair Neal Froneman at the annual Swartland Mayoral Breakfast, hosted by Swartland Mayor Alderman Harold Cleophas. The event was attended by Acting Western Cape Premier Tertius Simmers, Western Cape […]

22 September 2026

Local

Three Men Killed in Gugulethu Shooting

By Odwa Mkentane Western Cape police are investigating a triple murder following a shooting in the Z Memani Street area of the KTC informal settlement in Gugulethu this morning. Three men were found dead at the scene after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds to their upper bodies and heads. Police spokesperson Andrè Traut says the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the motive, remain under investigation. “Preliminary information suggests that the deceased […]

22 September 2026

Local

Bothasig Residents Raise Concerns Over Infrastructure Impact of Housing Developments

By Odwa Mkentane Bothasig residents are raising concerns about the rapid growth of high-density housing developments, including a proposed 264-unit project. The Bothasig Residents’ Association says the suburb’s water, electricity, sewerage and road infrastructure may not be able to cope with the increased demand. Residents are not opposed to development but are calling on the City of Cape Town to consider the cumulative impact of multiple developments and provide clear […]

22 September 2026

Local

Lower Crossroads High School to Get Permanent Principal in January 2027

By Odwa Mkentane The ANC Caucus in the Western Cape Provincial Legislature has welcomed the appointment of a permanent principal at Lower Crossroads High School, who is expected to take up the position in January 2027. The appointment follows months of concern from the school community over the absence of permanent leadership and comes after the ANC raised the matter in the legislature earlier this month. Leader of the Opposition, […]

21 September 2026

Local

Letsike Calls for Urgent Review of Mudzinganyama’s Immigration Status After Sandton Incident

By Odwa Mkentane The Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Letsike, is calling on the Department of Home Affairs to urgently review Lawrence Chamurwa Mudzinganyama’s immigration status and take action if he is found to meet the legal grounds for being declared a prohibited or undesirable person. This comes after a video circulating online showing Mudzinganyama threatening women at a Sandton restaurant went […]

21 September 2026

Aneeqa Du Plessis

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