Aneeqa Du Plessis, Author at Voice of the Cape

Calls for stronger GBV prevention programmes as violence against women continues

By Staff Reporter Calls are growing for greater investment in programmes aimed at preventing gender-based violence, as South Africa continues to grapple with killings and attacks against women. This comes after the discovery of the bodies of nine women in the Ekurhuleni area, including Kempton Park, over the past two months. Police are investigating the deaths and have not yet confirmed whether all the cases are linked. The latest developments […]

21 September 2026

Local

The Hollywood African Cinema Connection Returns to Cape Town, Celebrating African and Middle Eastern Cinema

By Saara Samie The Hollywood African Connection Film Festival (HACC) returns to Cape Town from 30 October to 2 November for its third edition, showcasing a selection of African and Middle Eastern films that are often not easily accessible to international audiences, alongside a programme of filmmaking masterclasses. The selection of feature films and documentaries for this year’s edition of HACC was unveiled to members of the media on 9 […]

21 September 2026

Local

NSFAS opens 2027 funding applications

By Oyisa George The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has opened applications for the 2027 academic year, with the deadline set for 31 October 2026. Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela made the announcement during a media briefing on Friday, saying changes had been introduced to improve the application and funding process. These include the direct extraction of student information from institutional systems, automated document verification and electronic […]

18 September 2026

Local

Sexual violence concerns grow after alleged rape of e-hailing driver

By Staff reporter Reverend Mawande Lugongolo of the Rev Lugongolo Foundation says sexual violence remains a serious concern that requires conversations across communities, regardless of gender. His comments follow the alleged kidnapping and rape of an e-hailing driver, who was rescued by police in Heathfield after his family was allegedly contacted with a R4,000 ransom demand. Five suspects have been arrested in connection with the case. Lugongolo says male victims […]

18 September 2026

Local

GBV Activist Urges Men to Stop Protecting Perpetrators After Eight Women Found Dead in Ekurhuleni

By Odwa Mkentane Following the discovery of the bodies of eight women in the City of Ekurhuleni, Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) activist Anele Gqosana has called on men, in particular, to stop protecting perpetrators simply because they are friends, relatives, colleagues or members of their communities. The women were found in Kempton Park, Olifantsfontein and, most recently, Kwa-Thema, with police now investigating possible links between the cases. Gqosana says […]

16 September 2026

Local

WC Health Department Condemns Threats to Clinic Staff Amid Rising Safety Concerns

By Odwa Mkentane Staff at the Kalbaskraal Satellite Clinic were safely evacuated on Monday after a group of men entered the facility while looking for a patient. The incident left staff feeling threatened and intimidated, prompting the clinic to close for the rest of the day as a precaution. In a media statement, the Western Cape Department of Health strongly condemned any form of violence, intimidation or threatening behaviour at […]

16 September 2026

Local

SAFA Moves to Recover Legal Costs from Former Presidential Challengers

By Odwa Mkentane The South African Football Association (SAFA) is preparing to recover legal costs from former presidential challengers Ria Ledwaba and Solly Mohlabeng following a series of court battles over the association’s 2022 presidential election. The move follows the Constitutional Court’s dismissal of their application for leave to appeal, with costs awarded against them. SAFA says it will now take steps to recover the money spent defending the legal […]

16 September 2026

Local

Delft Community Demands Justice as Pastor’s Rape Case Faces Further Delays

By Odwa Mkentane The case of Delft Pastor, Ebrahiem Sardien, who was arrested in 2024 after allegedly raping a 15-year-old, is expected to resume at the Parow magistrate court on Thursday. The victim testified at the court on Wednesday. The Delft community and supporters of the teen held a peaceful march outside the court calling for justice regarding the case. The supporters say that the case has been dragging on […]

10 September 2026

Local

NUFAS Calls Off Golden Arrow Strike Following Court Interdict

By Odwa Mkentane The National Union for All Sectors (NUFAS) has called off a planned strike by its members at Golden Arrow Bus Services. The union made the urgent call on Wednesday, following a temporary interdict granted by the Labour Court, preventing its members from embarking on the strike until the court determines an application for leave to appeal. NUFAS says it communicated the decision to workers through its social […]

10 September 2026

Aneeqa Du Plessis

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