Aneeqa Du Plessis, Author at Voice of the Cape

The Municipal Employees Pension Fund announces that 97 percent of two-pot claims are successfully processed

The Municipal Employees Pension Fund has announced that 97 percent of the two-pot claims received have been successfully processed and paid out. Mathawe Matsapola from the fund stated that the remaining 3 percent, which accounts for 113 members, has not yet been finalized. This delay is due to various reasons, including ongoing divorce proceedings, outstanding claim documents, defaulting members, defaulting municipalities, and cases where members have withdrawn their applications. "Some […]

19 December 2024

Local

Stellenbosch University says Back-on-Track Programme achieves major gains in recovering learning losses

Stellenbosch University stated that the Western Cape Department of Education’s Back-on-Track program has achieved significant success in helping certain learners recover from the substantial learning losses experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Professor Servaas van der Berg reported that Grade 7 learners in isiXhosa-medium schools demonstrated the most remarkable improvements, especially in Mathematics, where their progress equated to over 200 additional school days of learning. “The results for these learners were […]

19 December 2024

Local

New health expert committee to address foodborne illnesses announced

The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Foodborne Illnesses has appointed 15 experts to develop long-term strategies to prevent outbreaks and improve food safety. This follows the deaths of several children after eating snacks contaminated with Terbufos, a highly toxic chemical called organophosphate, prompting the government to strengthen health regulations. Briefing the media, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said the committee’s work will address gaps in the regulatory system and ensure public health […]

18 December 2024

Local

Nyanga police investigate a murder in Browns Farm

Nyanga police are investigating a case of murder following a shooting incident where a young man was shot and killed at Nkamela Street in Browns Farm, Philippi on Tuesday evening 17 December. “Nyanga police responded to a complaint and upon arrival around 21:00, they found the body of an unidentified man who sustained a gunshot wound. The victim was declared deceased on the scene by the medical personnel. The unknown […]

18 December 2024

Local

MK Party host first anniversary inviting all including the EFF

By Rachel Mohamed The uMkhonto We Sizwe Party established just a year ago, has emerged as the official opposition after the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU). To celebrate its anniversary and recent electoral successes, the party will hold a celebratory event in Durban. Floyd Shivambu, the party's Secretary-General and former Deputy President of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), stated that they will "allow them to give messages […]

12 December 2024

Local

Home Affairs has introduced body cameras to fight corruption at borders

The Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schreiber, has announced the introduction of drones and body cameras for border officials to combat corruption at the borders. The Border Management Authority (BMA) will utilize drones to enhance border security, while body cameras will promote transparency and accountability among officials. Schreiber emphasized that these initiatives are designed to combat illegal activities and enforce immigration laws effectively, sending a strong message to those who violate […]

12 December 2024

Local

THE CITY STILL NEEDS TO REGISTER OVER 2,000 SPAZA SHOPS AHEAD OF THE DEADLINE

By Rachel Mohamed The City of Cape Town has stated that it will continue working to ensure that spaza shops comply with regulations designed to protect public health and safety. Last week, the city recorded over 1,000 spaza shops. Following the tragic death of more than twenty children from consuming contaminated food, President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for all spaza outlets to be registered by December 13. “We have made […]

4 December 2024

Local

Earthchild Project launches a new school garden

By Rachel Mohamed The Earthchild Project launched a new school garden last week at Sakumlandela Primary School in Khayelitsha, marking its second sustainable green space in the area. This initiative aims to provide fresh produce, enrich environmental education, and support the school feeding scheme. Speaking on VOC’s Breakfast show on Monday, Phila Sa'eeda Sopazi Earthchild Project Operations Manager discussed the significance of this initiative and the organization’s operation in Khayelitsha […]

25 November 2024

Local

16 Days of Activism campaign kicks off with focus on ending Gender-Based Violence

By Vusuthando Percyvil Dube The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign commenced today, running through December 10, 2024, under the theme: “30 Years of Advancing Collective Action to End Violence Against Women and Children.” This year, the campaign emphasizes prevention, economic empowerment, gender equity, positive masculinity, and accountability to address the root causes of gender-based violence (GBV) and foster resilience within communities. The initiative, […]

25 November 2024

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