Aneeqa Du Plessis, Author at Voice of the Cape

Western Cape DSD, SASSA Strengthen Partnership

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) have renewed their commitment to improving services for grant beneficiaries following their first formal meeting in more than a year. The engagement focused on strengthening cooperation between the two organisations to ensure grant beneficiaries receive more efficient and accessible service delivery across the province. Western Cape Minister of Social Development Jaco […]

3 July 2026

Local

Transport Minister Orders Investigation After Fatal N1 Bus Crash Near Touwsrivier

By Ragheema Mclean Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has expressed her condolences to the families of the 16 people who lost their lives in a bus crash on the N1 near Touws River in the Western Cape. According to the Department of Transport, the bus was carrying 78 passengers from Cape Town to Idutywa in the Eastern Cape when it overturned in the early hours of Thursday morning. Department spokesperson Collen […]

2 July 2026

Local

Uganda’s Press Freedom Under Growing Pressure

Concerns over the balance between national security and press freedom continue to grow across Africa, with Uganda once again drawing attention as journalists and media organisations report increasing restrictions, intimidation, and attacks on the press. The debate has intensified amid growing criticism of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's leadership. Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, is one of Africa's longest-serving leaders. While he was initially credited with restoring stability […]

2 July 2026

Local

Rights group condemns anti-illegal immigration protests as economist says markets remain stable

By Oyisa George A human rights activist has criticised recent anti-illegal immigration protests, describing them as driven by xenophobia, while an economist says the demonstrations have had little impact on South Africa's financial markets. Lawyers for Human Rights attorney Mametlwe Sebei told VOC News that the country should focus on addressing the underlying causes of unemployment, poverty, and poor service delivery rather than blaming migrants. "This is a reactionary, xenophobic […]

1 July 2026

Local

CPUT student leaders raise concerns over Honours admission criteria

By Oyisa George Student leaders at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) have raised concerns over what they describe as a sudden change to the admission criteria for the Honours in Management and Leadership programme, alleging that dozens of qualifying students have been excluded from the application process. The CPUT Students' Representative Council (SRC) claims that a new requirement for applicants to have five years of teaching experience has […]

1 July 2026

Cape Town

City Reports Calm Following Anti-Illegal Immigration Shutdown in Cape Town

By Ragheema Mclean The City of Cape Town says there were no significant incidents overnight linked to the anti-illegal immigration shutdown, with marches that took place across the metro remaining largely peaceful. City officials confirmed that while several demonstrations were held, they were relatively small and proceeded without major disruption. Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security JP Smith said enforcement agencies responded to a number of opportunistic criminal incidents […]

1 July 2026

Local

Western Cape police investigate officer over anti-foreigner remarks

By Odwa Mkentane Western Cape police have launched an internal investigation after a video circulated on social media showing a police official from Vredendal, in uniform, making anti-foreigner remarks. In a statement posted on the official SAPS Facebook page, police said that once the investigation is finalised, its findings will be made public. “Preliminary findings indicate the member in question is from Vredendal SAPS on the West Coast. Details of […]

30 June 2026

Cape Town

AI and the Future of Food in Africa

By Sheefah Irambona The Africa Food Expo (10–12 June) brought together policymakers, researchers, innovators, and industry leaders to confront a pressing challenge: building a sustainable and equitable food system amid rapid technological change and persistent food insecurity. A key insight from the discussions was that Africa's food future will not be defined by production alone, but by efficiency, access, and control over emerging technologies. In a post-expo discussion, researcher, author, […]

29 June 2026

News

Ramjoomia Takes Anti-Deportation Protest to Home Affairs and DA Offices

by: Odwa Mkentane Community activist and founder of the Nehemiah Call Initiative Pastor Dean Ramjoomia held a protest outside the Home Affairs building in the Cape Town CBD on Thursday against the call by the March and March group to deport illegal foreigners, stating that the call is only targeted at poor Black people. Ramjoomia held a protest outside the Home Affairs building on Thursday morning and later went to […]

26 June 2026

Aneeqa Du Plessis

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