Aneeqa Du Plessis, Author at Voice of the Cape

Civil organisations warn against aspects of the Integrated Resource Plan

By Rachel Mohamed Civil organisations are challenging the increasing trend of gas-to-power projects outlined in the Draft Integrated Resource Plan. They warn that the plan's proposal to add 19 GW of gas capacity may lock the country into long-term dependence on fossil fuels, negatively affecting the population. Speaking on VOC's airwaves, Liz McDaid, Strategic Lead at the Green Connection, stated, “We have already experienced approximately three times the electricity price […]

2 July 2025

Local

OUTA Calls for Conflict of Interest Audits After Arrests

By Rachel Mohamed The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) is advocating for conflict-of-interest audits across all government departments following the arrest of Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo, who is the Divisional Commissioner in the Crime Intelligence of the South African Police Service (SAPS), and six others on corruption charges. OUTA emphasises that unchecked conflicts of interest pose a significant threat to transparency, accountability, and good governance in South Africa. Speaking on […]

1 July 2025

Local

Former Transnet executives arrested by the NPA

By Rachel Mohamed Former Transnet executives Brian Molefe, Siyabonga Gama, Anoj Singh, and Thamsanqa Jiyane have been arrested and granted bail of R50,000 by the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court. The case has been postponed to October 6th. The National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) Investigative Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has stated that these arrests are related to Transnet's acquisition of 1,064 defective locomotives in 2014, which cost R93 million. […]

1 July 2025

Local

MJC engages with the Iranian Ambassador to South Africa and Global Analyst Sami Hamdi

By Rachel Mohamed The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC-SA) recently met with His Excellency Mansour Shakib Mehr, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to South Africa. They held a closed strategic session in Cape Town with notable geopolitical analyst Sami Hamdi. According to the MJC, these high-level and strategic engagements continue to deepen matters concerning justice in the Middle East, particularly on the Palestinian cause, which is occurring against […]

30 June 2025

Local

Cape Town reminds households to reduce monthly municipal service costs as new tariffs come into effect on Tuesday

The City of Cape Town has announced that new tariffs and rates will take effect on Tuesday. Households are reminded that there are ways to reduce their monthly municipal service costs. During the winter season, electricity usage usually increases due to heating needs, including both space heating and water heating through geysers. Xanthea Limberg, the Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, highlighted that increased electricity usage during winter can result in […]

30 June 2025

Local

DBE calls for ECD centres to register with the department

By Rachel Mohamed As we wrap up Youth Month, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has urged all Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres to register with the department. This call to action follows an estimate from the Santa Shoebox Project, which reveals that 1.3 million children in South Africa are currently not enrolled in any ECD programs. Deb Zelezniak, CEO of the Santa Shoebox Project, emphasized that "South Africa is […]

30 June 2025

International News

Protest erupts in Kenya with 400 people injured

By Rachel Mohamed Protest action broke out in Nairobi, Kenya, yesterday as thousands of citizens flooded the streets to mark the anniversary of last year’s mass demonstrations. The unrest stems from public backlash against a controversial tax bill previously introduced by Kenya’s parliament, which President William Ruto later withdrew. According to reports, between eight and sixteen people have died in the latest round of protests, with approximately 400 others injured […]

26 June 2025

Local

The unemployment rate increases in the first quarter of 2025

By Rachel Mohamed A recent report from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reveals a year-on-year decline in total employment, with 74,000 fewer jobs recorded. Full-time employment also decreased by 0.6% between December last year and March this year. Speaking on VOC’s airwaves, independent economist and founding director of the Centre for Economic Development and Transformation, Duma Gqubule, emphasized the gravity of the figures. He pointed out that the most significant […]

25 June 2025

Local

Anti-Gang Unit arrested a 68-year-old man for the unlawful possession of nine firearms and ammunition

A 68-year-old man was arrested in Strand yesterday for the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. SAPS spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts by police to prevent crime and ensure community safety. According to Swartbooi, members of the Anti-Gang Unit acted on information about firearms and ammunition allegedly stored at a residence in Strand. Officers tactically approached an address on Gulden Crescent, where […]

25 June 2025

Aneeqa Du Plessis

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