Aneeqa Du Plessis, Author at Voice of the Cape

NPA denies issuing arrest warrants for March and March Leader Jacinta MaNgobese Zuma and Xolani Zuma

By Odwa Mkentane The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has dismissed allegations by the March and March Movement that warrants of arrest have been issued against Jacinta MaNgobese Zuma and Xolani Zuma. This comes after the March and March Movement issued a statement on Wednesday, saying it noted with grave concern reports that the NPA had issued warrants of arrest for the movement’s founder and leader, Jacinta MaNgobese Zuma, and the […]

15 October 2026

Local

Government Reaffirms Migration Policy After Constitutional Court Asylum Ruling.

By Odwa Mkentane The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to managing migration in a lawful and orderly manner following the Constitutional Court’s July 2026 judgment on asylum applications. The court declared certain provisions of the Refugees Act unconstitutional because they prevented some asylum seekers from accessing the asylum system on procedural grounds, including entering South Africa irregularly, lacking an asylum transit visa or missing prescribed […]

8 October 2026

Local

OUTA Accuses Government of Ignoring RAF Mismanagement Amid Funding Debate

By Odwa Mkentane Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has criticised the government for attempting to address the Road Accident Fund’s (RAF) financial crisis by seeking additional funding rather than tackling years of alleged mismanagement, corruption and maladministration. This comes as the Department of Transport considers a new funding model for the troubled fund, including a possible reduction in the levy. Speaking to VOC, OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage said that, for […]

8 October 2026

Local

High Fuel Prices Put Western Cape Learner Transport Operators Under Pressure

By Odwa Mkentane Following an urgent meeting with the South African National Small Bus Operators Council (SANSBOC), Western Cape MEC for Education Jaco Londt says the current economic climate, coupled with high fuel prices, makes it nearly impossible for transport operators to maintain a sustainable business model while being bound by contractual tariffs. This comes after the council held a meeting with the provincial education department on Tuesday evening, following […]

7 October 2026

Local

Western Cape US Exports Plunge 41%, Wiping Nearly R7bn From Trade

By Odwa Mkentane Western Cape exports to the United States have plunged by 41% over the past year, wiping nearly R7 billion from the value of goods sold to the American market. The sharp decline in exports such as fruit juice, grapes, citrus and yachts is raising concerns about the impact on local businesses, jobs and the broader provincial economy. Exports from the province to the US dropped from approximately […]

7 October 2026

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Man Shot Dead Outside Athlone School After Dropping Off Child.

By Odwa Mkentane A 31-year-old man was shot and fatally wounded in what police believe was a gang-related shooting outside Heatherdale Primary School in Athlone after dropping off his child on Tuesday. The shooting happened outside the school as children were returning to classes after the holidays. Police say the motive is believed to be gang-related. Police spokesperson FC Van Wyk says police have registered a murder case for investigation. […]

6 October 2026

Local

Questions Raised Over R2.4 Billion SANDF Charter Flight Spending

By Odwa Mkentane Questions are being raised over the R2.4 billion spent by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) on charter flights over the past five years, with the Democratic Alliance calling for greater transparency from the Defence Ministry. The party says Parliament has yet to receive a detailed breakdown of the expenditure, including the number of flights, their individual costs and the companies that benefited from the contracts. […]

6 October 2026

Local

Western Cape Matriculants Urged to Stay Focused Ahead of Exams

By Lee Yandra Paulsen With just one week to go before the 2026 matric examinations, Western Cape Education MEC Jaco Londt has urged learners to stay focused and make the most of their remaining study time. A total of 71,302 full-time National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates are expected to sit for the examinations in the Western Cape. The exams are scheduled to begin on 13 October with the Computer Applications […]

6 October 2026

Local

Fuel Price Hike Puts South Africa’s Fishing Industry Under Pressure

By Lee Yandra Paulsen The latest fuel price increase is adding further pressure to South Africa’s fishing industry, with rising diesel costs affecting fishing operations and raising concerns about the potential impact on food prices and consumers. FishSA Executive Chair Loyiso Phantshwa says fuel is one of the biggest costs in fishing operations, particularly for vessels that travel out to sea to harvest fish. “Fuel price is the biggest cost […]

6 October 2026

Aneeqa Du Plessis

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