By Rachel Mohamed The police have raised serious concerns about the state of mining in South Africa. More than 400 illegal miners at the Sheba Gold Mine in Barberton, Mpumalanga, are expected to appear in court today. This follows their arrest during a police-led raid known as Operation Val’ Umgodi, aimed at combating illegal mining activities. Speaking on Voc News, David van Wyk, Lead Researcher at the Bench-Marks Foundation, explained […]
Three suspects, aged 33, 34, and 37, are set to appear in the Khayelitsha Magistrates' Court today following their arrest on Saturday at Ntutyana Street, Ilitha Park, Khayelitsha. They were apprehended for possession of an unlicensed firearm, ammunition, drugs, and stolen cellular phones. Police spokesperson Captain F.C. van Wyk reported that members of the Public Order Police (POPS), while patrolling the area, observed a Toyota Auris parked in the middle […]
By Rachel Mohamed Early reports indicate that South Africa will need to explore alternative markets for its critical mineral exports following the imposition of steep tariffs by the United States, which will take effect on August 7. This was stated by Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe earlier this week. In an interview with VOC News, Senior Researcher, Department of Political Science at the University of Pretoria, and CEO […]
By Rachel Mohamed Cape Town Intifada and Deep South for Palestine will host a Palestine Freedom Motorcade on August 10, starting from Rondebosch Common. This event coincides with Women’s Month and aims to highlight the struggles and difficulties faced by Palestinian women and girls amid the ongoing bombardment of the Palestinian people by Israeli forces in Gaza. In an interview with VOC News, Uzair Mohamed, the founding director of Cape […]
By Rachel Mohamed The Cape Mazaar Society, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC), and the Muslim Cemetery Board have condemned the vandalism that occurred at the Mowbray cemetery, specifically at the Kramat of Sayed Moegsien Bin Alawie (R.A). The damage to the Kramat includes the removal of burglar bars, ceiling cornices, and electrical wiring. The community has been urged to come forward with any information related to this incident. Speaking on […]
Residents of Lentegeur in Mitchells Plain are devastated after yet another shooting incident rocked the area on Tuesday. The attack, believed to be gang-related, left one man dead and two others injured in Montrose Park. Police spokesperson Captain FC Van Wyk confirmed that unidentified suspects opened fire on a group of men standing outside a house on Veronica Street. One adult male died on the scene, while two others were […]
Local authorities are investigating a murder case following a shooting incident in which a 17-year-old student was killed outside a high school in the Mfuleni township on Wednesday. According to police spokesperson Captain F.C. Van Wyk, officers responded to the shooting on Inkonjane Street Extension 3 shortly after school let out. "Upon arrival at the scene, officers found the body of a 17-year-old male lying in the street with multiple […]
By Rachel Mohamed President Donald Trump has expressed his hope that Israel will take control of food distribution in the Gaza Strip. He claims that Hamas is mismanaging food supplies and alleges that the group is stealing humanitarian aid intended for the local population. Concerns have arisen within the international community due to these remarks, particularly in light of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region, which has been exacerbated […]
Two suspects, Someleze Mahlabela (23) and Jaden Fortune (19), appeared in the Muizenberg Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, 30 July 2025, in connection with the murder of Sergeant Lulama Njobeni. The 48-year-old officer, stationed at Wynberg SAPS, was fatally shot on 30 May 2025 while en route to work. His body was found outside his home on Thys Witbooi Street in Vrygrond, Muizenberg. According to Hawks spokesperson Warrant Officer Zinzi Hani, […]
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