Aneeqa Du Plessis, Author at Voice of the Cape

Al-Imdaad Foundation continues with rescue mission after Eastern Cape Floods

The death toll from the recent floods in the Eastern Cape has climbed to 79, following the recovery of a young girl’s body near the Efata River in Mthatha. Over 1,000 people remain displaced. Provincial Health MEC Ntandokazi Capa confirmed that post-mortems have been completed on 70 bodies, with 30 already handed over to their families. Eight additional autopsies are currently underway. Authorities warn the death toll may rise, as […]

13 June 2025

Local

Trollip welcomes Nulane ruling by Supreme Court of Appeal

ActionSA Member of Parliament Athol Trollip has welcomed the Supreme Court of Appeal’s ruling allowing the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to re-enroll the Nulane Investments fraud case. Trollip says the decision marks a step forward in tackling high-level corruption and could help restore public trust in the NPA. He also stressed the importance of reviewing the appointment process for acting judges, particularly in cases linked to state capture, to ensure […]

13 June 2025

Local

PSA against the establishment of another state-owned entity

The Public Servants Association (PSA) has raised strong objections to the proposed establishment of the South African State Digital Infrastructure Company. The new state-owned entity is intended to consolidate fibre networks from various organisations, including Sentech, Broadband Infraco, Transnet, and Eskom. PSA spokesperson Claude Naiker warned that creating yet another state-owned enterprise (SOE) would place an additional financial burden on taxpayers, who are already grappling with the consequences of mismanagement […]

13 June 2025

Local

Hujaaj returning to Mother City after performing pilgrimage

By Rachel Mohamed Cape Town International Airport was filled with emotion and excitement as family and friends gathered to welcome loved ones returning from the sacred journey of Hajj for the 1446 season. Over 100 hujaaj arrived back in the Mother City, uplifted and in high spirits. This year’s pilgrimage was widely regarded as a success, with two million pilgrims completing the journey. Mohammed Groenewald, Chair of the South African […]

12 June 2025

Local

Death toll rises to 57 in Eastern Cape floods

The death toll from the recent flooding in the Eastern Cape has risen to 57. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa warned that the number may increase as recovery efforts continue. He described the situation in areas like Mthatha as devastating and urged citizens to refrain from building on floodplains, noting that climate change will worsen the impact of such disasters. Hlabisa called for decisive national action to […]

12 June 2025

Local

Parliament set to decide on the national budget

By Rachel Mohamed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana addressed Parliament today, appealing to the National Assembly for support on the fiscal framework and revenue proposals linked to the 2025 budget he presented last month. His budget recommendations have previously faced hurdles, with a prior budget vote annulled by the courts. Speaking on VOC, political economist Patrick Bond emphasized the need for society to interrogate whether interest rates will remain excessively high […]

11 June 2025

Local

Unemployment in South Africa affects mostly young people

By Rachel Mohamed Youth unemployment remains one of South Africa’s most urgent challenges. President Cyril Ramaphosa recently announced that nearly two million young people have already benefited from the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative. Last week, the government launched a new phase of the programme, aimed at creating further opportunities for the country's youth. Speaking on VOC, Clotilde Angelucci, Acting Project Lead at Youth Capital, reflected on the Presidential Youth Employment […]

11 June 2025

International News

Analyst criticises media bias in the capture of the Madleen Flotilla

By Rachel Mohamed Recent reports confirm that Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was among three individuals released from Israeli custody earlier this morning. The release follows the detention of the Madleen, a charity vessel carrying 12 activists, including Thunberg, who were attempting to deliver humanitarian aid by sea to the Gaza Strip. Speaking on VOC, Mariam Jooma Carikci from the Media Review Network criticised the media’s choice of language, arguing […]

10 June 2025

Local

NAPTOSA denounces assault against teachers

By Rachel Mohamed A recent report has revealed that since the beginning of this year, 50 teachers have been assaulted by students in the Western Cape — sparking outrage across the province, particularly from the trade union NAPTOSA. Speaking across VOC's airwaves, Basil Manuel, Executive Director of the National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA), highlighted the role of socio-economic factors and school environments in contributing to such incidents. […]

10 June 2025

Aneeqa Du Plessis

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