Aneeqa Du Plessis, Author at Voice of the Cape

SA lifts ban on Brazilian mechanically deboned meat and chicken

The Department of Agriculture has officially lifted the ban on Brazilian mechanically deboned meat and chicken after an eight-week suspension. This ban was imposed due to a case of bird flu on a single farm in Rio Grande do Sul, which cut off 95% of South Africa’s supply of mechanically deboned meat. Georg Southey from Merlog Foods welcomes the agreement between the Department and Brazilian agricultural authorities to resume imports, […]

10 July 2025

Local

Ashley Kriel to be remembered at the third annual memorial cypher

By Rachel Mohamed The Ashley Kriel Memorial Cypher is scheduled to take place on Friday, 11 July 2025, at the Castle of Good Hope to honour the life and legacy of the anti-apartheid activist. This event will additionally recognise progress among the youth today under the theme “Roots, Culture, Heritage, and Decolonisation,” which aims to explore how positive masculinity and leadership can advance social justice. Kriel was allegedly killed by […]

10 July 2025

Local

FSCA fines drop, no complex fraud cases

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) announced total fines of nearly R120 million in the past financial year. This figure represents a decline from the previous year, mainly due to the absence of a large-scale fraud case like Steinhoff. The FSCA emphasised its ongoing efforts to enhance market integrity and protect consumers within South Africa's financial sector. In an update on enforcement actions, FSCA Commissioner Unathi Kamlana stated that the […]

10 July 2025

Local

JSC endorses Gauteng judge president Mlambo as next deputy chief justice

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has recommended Gauteng Judge President Dunstan Mlambo for appointment as South Africa’s next Deputy Chief Justice. The recommendation comes after two days of interviews. Mlambo has been widely praised for his leadership of the country’s busiest court division and for implementing the virtual "Caselines" system, which has enhanced judicial efficiency. He is regarded as a strong contender for the post, which has remained vacant since […]

3 July 2025

International News

African Mirror | The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) Changing Trade Flows on The Continent

By Rachel Mohamed In this week’s edition of African Mirror, the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), launched at the end of last month, was introduced as a means to facilitate trade for travelers and strengthen economic integration among African nations. The newly implemented financial system is being hailed as a critical step toward achieving financial sovereignty on the continent. Speaking on VOC's airwaves, Dr. Paul Kariuki, Executive Director of […]

3 July 2025

Local

Eskom pushes solar users to register or face penalties

Eskom is urging South Africans with grid-tied solar systems to register under its Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) programme by March 2026—or risk disconnection and financial penalties. Energy expert Vally Padayachee confirmed that Eskom intends to introduce a surcharge for all solar users, including those who are registered, to help offset the costs of maintaining the national electricity grid. He also noted that Eskom plans to increase fixed daily network charges […]

3 July 2025

International News

Four Dead, Dozens Missing After Ferry Sinks Off Bali

At least four people have died and dozens are missing after a ferry sank off the coast of Bali, Indonesia, according to recent reports. The National Search and Rescue Agency confirmed that the vessel was carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew members when it sank on Wednesday while en route from Banyuwangi on the eastern coast of Java Island to Bali. Authorities have rescued 29 survivors, and the search for […]

3 July 2025

Local

JSC begins search for new Deputy Chief Justice

By Rachel Mohamed The Judicial Services Commission (JSC) has started the process of appointing a new Deputy Chief Justice by conducting interviews on Wednesday. This position became vacant after Mandisa Maya was appointed as Chief Justice in September of last year. The first candidate to be interviewed by the JSC was Gauteng Judge President Dunstan Mlambo. Speaking on VOC’s airwaves, Mbekezeli Benjamin, a researcher at Judges Matter, remarked that this […]

2 July 2025

International News

Iran passes law suspending cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has enacted a law passed by parliament last month that suspends cooperation with the UN's nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), according to a report from Iranian state media. Iran has since threatened to halt its cooperation with the IAEA, accusing the agency of siding with Western countries and providing justification for Israel's airstrikes. These strikes began one day after the IAEA board voted […]

2 July 2025

Aneeqa Du Plessis

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