Aneeqa Du Plessis, Author at Voice of the Cape

Ramaphosa congratulates Trump in telephonic exchange: Presidency

The Presidency confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone call with US President-elect Donald Trump yesterday. During the call, President Ramaphosa extended his congratulations to Trump on his election victory. “Ramaphosa said he had an opportunity to personally extend South Africa’s well wishes and congratulations to President-elect Trump on his election as the 47th President of the United States. Trump produced a decisive victory over US Vice President Kamala Harris earlier […]

9 November 2024

Local

PRE-TEEN RUNS INITIATIVE TO HELP LESS FORTUNATE

By Rachel Mohamed Last year VOC Breakfast Show hosted 10-year-old Jihad Otto from Heideveld who played the character of Byron in his first debut in the Show Max series named “Spinners.” Otto and his father joined the Breakfast team in the studio to chat about his family and started running a drive to make a difference in the lives of many by providing much-needed support to the less fortunate. Ottos’s […]

7 November 2024

Local

The Zimasile Islamic Society Gala Dinner to uplift Langa’s community

By Vusuthando Percyvil Dube As we navigate the complexities of modern life, it can be easy to overlook the heart of our communities—the places where faith, tradition, and service interweave to uplift the less fortunate. This December, the Zimasile Islamic Society, in partnership with Langa Masjid, invites individuals from the local Muslim community and beyond to gather for a vital cause: a Gala Dinner dedicated to supporting crucial community initiatives. […]

7 November 2024

Local

Possibility Of Increasing 30% Pass Mark Remains Under Consideration

By Rachel Mohamed The Department of Basic Education has assured the public the possibility of increasing the 30% pass mark for matric has remained under consideration. Minister Siviwe Gwarube announced the formation of an advisory council to determine the feasibility of such a move. The issue has been a subject of public debate, with many arguing that it sets a low standard for academic achievement. Speaking on VOC’s News Beat […]

6 November 2024

Local

SAFTU opposes South African Post Office liquidation

By Rachel Mohamed The South African Post Office is set to be liquidated within this month, and Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is being tight-lipped about the details of bailouts for the state-owned enterprise. This move has sparked condemnation from trade unions, notably the South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu), which is calling for the Government to intervene immediately to save the entity and its employees. Speaking on VOC’s News […]

6 November 2024

International News

Historic scenes in Botswana as BDP loses elections after over five decades of governance

By Rachel Mohamed Botswana has seen a historic turn of events with the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) losing the elections with the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) winning in a coalition not a landslide completely wiping out the BDP’s standing in parliament. Speaking on VOC’s News Beat, Jeremy Seekings, the Professor of Political Studies and Sociology and Acting Director of the Institute for Democracy, Citizenship, and Public Policy in Africa […]

5 November 2024

Local

An analyst: “Politicians are now looking for scapegoats to cover up their carelessness to maintain food security”

By Kouthar Sambo There has been an urgent call for action to return the thriving tuck shop business back to South Africans. This comes amid the recent spike in cases of poisoning, which emerged and were blamed on foreign shopkeepers, as children were falling sick from food and snacks purchased from the small businesses. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show on Monday, political analyst Sandile Swana described the move as […]

4 November 2024

Local

South Africa is plagued by the water mafia

By Kouthar Sambo South Africa has been plagued by the water mafia, resulting in water shortages after the water mafia in the country targets wastewater works and local sewage systems to secure extended contracts with municipalities. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive on Monday, Senior Training Coordinator at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), focusing on Transnational Organised Crime and Terrorism, Willem Els, said water mafia are syndicated to deliberately sabotage […]

4 November 2024

Local

Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers 2024 MTBPS amid public dismay

By Vusuthando Percyvil Dube Presenting the 2024 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Wednesday, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana emphasized a cautious approach as South Africa struggles with a weak economy and growing public discontent over the funding of social services. The declaration was made in the midst of demonstrations called for by civil society organizations and labor unions, who wanted a more progressive budget to address urgent economic disparities. In […]

30 October 2024

Aneeqa Du Plessis

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