Aneeqa Du Plessis, Author at Voice of the Cape

COSATU supports the Hague Group emergency conference to halt the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza

Cosatu has joined the international community in welcoming the courageous leadership shown by both South Africa and Colombia in organising an emergency conference to unite the world against what it describes as Israeli aggression in Gaza. Cosatu spokesperson Zanele Sabela stated that the world has tolerated the impunity of the apartheid state of Israel, even after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) declared that Israel is committing war crimes in […]

16 July 2025

Local

IEC reports on 2024 elections, highlights major milestones and challenges

The Electoral Commission has confirmed that nearly 90 million ballots were printed and distributed to more than 23,000 voting stations within a month for the 2024 elections. IEC Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo briefed Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, noting that over 200,000 staff members were deployed to support the electoral process. Key achievements highlighted include real-time results reporting, effective communication campaigns, anti-disinformation initiatives, and enhanced accessibility for visually […]

15 July 2025

Local

Police arrests two suspects for drugs worth 54.3 million in Goodwood

Police have confirmed the arrests of two foreign nationals—a 32-year-old man and a 28-year-old man—in connection with a significant drug bust at a residence on Molteno Street in Goodwood. The total estimated street value of the seized drugs is R54.3 million. The suspects are expected to appear in the Goodwood Magistrates Court today. According to SAPS spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie, officers attached to Operation Restore acted on a tip-off […]

15 July 2025

Local

HPCSA Cracks Down on Illegal Practices in the Healthcare Sector

The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to identifying and addressing illegal practices within the healthcare sector. Between April and June this year, five unregistered practitioners were arrested. The most recent arrest involved a Congolese national, Basa Bafumba-Nkoy, who was apprehended for practising without registration at a family practice in Yeoville, Johannesburg. The HPCSA stressed that registered practitioners have a legal and ethical duty to […]

15 July 2025

Local

Fisher’s Movement for Change demands urgent action from the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment over the fisheries crisis

The Fisher's Movement for Change held a protest at Hout Bay Harbour on Monday, urging the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Dion George, to address irregularities within the fishing industry. This protest follows the organisation’s ongoing attempts to communicate its demands regarding the crisis facing fisheries. Approximately 60 participants, mainly fishermen, expressed their dissatisfaction with the minister’s lack of response to their concerns. Beatrice Yon, the coordinator of […]

14 July 2025

Local

President Ramaphosa Appoints Professor Firoz Cachalia as Acting Minister of Police

By Rachel Mohamed President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on a leave of absence as a judicial commission of inquiry investigates serious allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. In the interim, Professor Firoz Cachalia — a law professor at the University of the Witwatersrand and chairperson of the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council — has been appointed to serve as Acting Minister of Police. Speaking to […]

14 July 2025

Local

Correctional Services Distances Itself from Recruitment Scam Using Spokesperson’s Name

The Department of Correctional Services has issued a public alert about a fraudulent scheme involving the impersonation of departmental spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo. According to the department, a scammer is using the TrueCaller app to contact individuals, soliciting money in exchange for learnership opportunities and uniforms. The department strongly condemns these actions and clarifies that Nxumalo has no involvement in any recruitment processes or financial transactions. The public is urged to […]

11 July 2025

Local

South Africa needs stronger support systems to protect senior citizens from online scams

The University of the Western Cape has highlighted the urgent need for increased awareness, clearer guidance, and more robust support systems to protect older individuals from online threats. This follows a research study titled "Cybercrime Against Senior Citizens: Exploring Ageism, Ideal Victimhood, and the Pivotal Role of Socioeconomics." According to the university’s communication officer, Harriet Box, the study underscores that as the global population ages, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting senior […]

11 July 2025

Local

12 SANDF Special Forces members granted bail in the murder of Hawks investigator

The Randburg Magistrate's Court has granted bail of R10,000 each to 12 members of the South African Defence Force Special Forces, who are charged with the murder of Hawks investigator Frans Mathipa. Mathipa, a lead detective investigating state-related crimes, was shot and killed on the N1 near the Hammanskraal Toll Plaza in August 2023 while working on an abduction case. The matter is set to return to court next Thursday […]

11 July 2025

Aneeqa Du Plessis

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