Aneeqa Du Plessis, Author at Voice of the Cape

Department of Home Affairs clarifies spaza shops not under their mandate

The acting deputy director-general of the Department of Home Affairs, Albert Matsaung has clarified that the department's responsibilities in immigration management do not extend to regulating specific businesses. Matsaung emphasized that the department's primary focus is on verifying whether the permits held by foreign nationals align with their business activities. “Spaza shops, bottle stores, and salons are businesses that are not regulated by the Department of Home Affairs under the […]

25 November 2024

Local

Thulani Dasa Foundation provides school shoes for learners following controversial letter from Hout Bay school

By Aneeqa du Plessis Following a controversial letter from Sentinel Primary School in Hout Bay threatening to bar seven learners from writing exams due to not wearing proper school shoes, the Thulani Dasa Foundation has stepped in to assist. The organization provided the learners with school shoes and socks. Speaking to VOC News, Thulani Dasa highlighted the struggles faced by thousands of learners who lack access to basic necessities, including […]

23 November 2024

Local

Fuel price outlook remains unclear

Motorists have been cautioned to hold off on planning additional travel for December, as fuel price forecasts remain uncertain. The Central Energy Fund's latest data reveals an under-recovery of over 40 cents per litre for diesel, signaling a potential price increase. Meanwhile, for petrol, there is a slight over-recovery of 11 cents per litre on 93-octane. However, 95-octane petrol continues to show signs of an under-recovery. These are the expected […]

23 November 2024

Local

Ndifuna Ukwazi warns against changes to the PIE Act

By Rachel Mohamed Recent statements from the Department of Human Settlements director-general, Alec Moemi have triggered immediate criticism from civil society. The Department plans to review the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act (PIE Act), claiming that it is “overburdensome” and “rigid.” Speaking on VOC’s News Beat show, Jonty Cogger, attorney at Ndifuna Ukwazi Law Centre criticised the minister's position on adhering to the existing […]

22 November 2024

Local

Aged woman appeals for financial assistance to purchase a portable breathing machine

By Rachel Mohamed Earlier this month, 67-year-old Soraya Carelse, a devoted listener, reached out to VOC seeking public financial assistance. Carelse expressed her urgent need for help in purchasing a portable breathing machine, as her status as a pensioner means she cannot afford the monthly rental fees or the cost of buying one outright. Carelse's health has significantly declined over the past year, and she has become heavily dependent on […]

20 November 2024

Local

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) opposes Eskom’s request for electricity tariff increases.

By Rachel Mohamed Public hearings have started around Eskom's application for a price increase, with local government leaders arguing against the hike and highlighting the challenges faced by citizens. Tension persists in the city following last year's increase in electricity tariffs, which exceeded the recommendations set by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). Speaking to VOC News, the Mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, stated that the city’s […]

20 November 2024

Local

ANTI-GANG UNIT DETECTIVES INITIATE PROBE AS THREE TEENAGERS AND ADULT MALE ARE SHOT IN RAVENSMEAD

Ravensmead police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred this morning, resulting in three injuries and one death. SAPS Brigadier Novela Potelwa reported that additional police deployments have been increased in the area to restore stability following the shooting. According to reports, the victims were on their way to school when the incident took place. It is alleged that two gunmen exited a vehicle on Donnegal Street and began firing […]

19 November 2024

Local

Court orders blockade on Zama Zama mine in Stilfontein to cease

By Rachel Mohamed The issue of illegal mining at the abandoned mine in Stilfontein in the Northwest Province has raised major concerns throughout the country. This matter has sparked debate around the socio-economic conditions in the community, the humanity of the miners, and the role of the state, as the police have refused entry into the mines where illegal miners known as Zama Zama remained trapped underground under unsafe conditions. […]

19 November 2024

Local

Hope for You Foundation Expands Outreach Amidst Global Crises

By Vusuthando Percyvil Dube The Hope for You Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to community support, is continuing its mission to aid those in need both locally and internationally. According to Shamsuddeen Moola, Director of the foundation, the organization's commitment to assisting local communities remains a top priority. Moola said during an interview on the VOC Breakfast show. "Each month, we engage in a number of activities designed to help […]

18 November 2024

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