Aneeqa Du Plessis, Author at Voice of the Cape

Electricity Minister Slams Load-Shedding as “Unacceptable” Amid Diesel Shortage

By Rachel Mohamed South Africans endured another round of load-shedding over the weekend, with Eskom attributing the outages to a diesel shortage. In response, Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa condemned the situation as “unacceptable,” stressing the need for urgent logistical and management improvements—especially after assuring the public just two weeks ago that load-shedding would not return. Speaking on VOC’s News Beat with Clyde Mallinson, independent energy analyst Mallinson raised concerns […]

10 March 2025

Local

Minister Schreiber Urges IEC to Align Voting Systems with Home Affairs’ Digital Transformation Plans

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has called on the Electoral Commission (IEC) to modernize its systems in line with the department’s digital transformation initiatives. Speaking at the IEC conference on electronic voting technologies in Cape Town, Schreiber outlined plans to expand the use of smart identity cards, introduce digital IDs by 2029, and upgrade the national population register. He emphasized that these advancements should streamline the voting process, improve efficiency, […]

10 March 2025

Local

Plans Underway To Eradicate Hunger in South Africa

By Rachel Mohamed Statistics reveal that one in four South Africans experiences hunger daily, with a staggering 9 million out of the country's 21 million children lacking sufficient food. In response to this crisis, the Union Against Hunger has launched a strategic plan to tackle food insecurity head-on. The Centre of Excellence in Food Security at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) has partnered with the union in this […]

7 March 2025

Local

Masemola: police will continue to confiscate all illegal and unlicensed firearms in the Cape Flats

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has reaffirmed the police’s commitment to removing illegal and unlicensed firearms from the Cape Flats and surrounding areas. Last week, the Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit, working with crime intelligence officers, acted on a tip-off and confiscated 26 illegal firearms in Bellville South and Stikland, Cape Town. "Two suspects have appeared in court on charges of illegal possession of firearms, ammunition, drugs, and explosives. This success […]

7 March 2025

Local

IEC to host seminars to discuss electronic voting

By Rachel Mohamed The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will host a series of seminars next week, from Monday, March 10, to Wednesday, March 12, to discuss the future of electronic voting. The conference will explore what e-voting entails, the necessary infrastructure, and the research conducted on the subject. Speaking on VOC’s News Beat show, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Masego Sheburi stated that the commission recently completed its research and […]

6 March 2025

Local

National Financial Ombud Scheme has recovered R416-million for consumers

The National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO) reports that since its inception in March of last year, it has handled 40,859 cases and recovered 416 million. This scheme resulted from the merger of four ombudsman agencies, creating a single platform for resolving complaints and disputes in South Africa's financial services sector. NFO head Reana Steyn stated that the organization has provided a crucial safety net for those affected by maladministration, disputes, […]

6 March 2025

Local

ANC Youth League welcomes the appointment of Waseem Carrim as acting CEO of NSFAS

The ANC Youth League has expressed its support for the appointment of Waseem Carrim as the acting CEO of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). According to spokesperson Zama Khanyase, this strategic decision comes at a crucial time when the organization aims to tackle pressing challenges and improve its service delivery to South African students. She noted that Carrim brings extensive experience and a strong track record in public […]

6 March 2025

Local

BHF challenge President and Minister of Health on NHI Act in court

By Rachel Mohamed The Board of Healthcare Funders has gone to court to challenge the National Health Insurance Act, arguing that the act should be repealed and alleging that President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi are delaying the court's decision. Speaking on VOC’s News Beat show, Dr. Katlego Mothudi, the Managing Director of the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF), expressed that the BHF has been actively […]

5 March 2025

Local

Mowbray Golf Course eyed for housing development despite concerns from locals

By Rachel Mohamed The demand for housing in Cape Town has raised concerns for both the growing population and local government, particularly regarding the proposed development of the Mowbray golf course. Critics have argued that this project could increase congestion and diminish a key landmark, negatively impacting the city’s tourism. Speaking on VOC’s Newsbeat show, Buhle Booi, head of political organising at Ndifuna Ukwazi said, “It's very important to […]

4 March 2025

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