Aneeqa Du Plessis, Author at Voice of the Cape

What are the sentiments in Iran following the missile strike?

By Rachel Mohamed The United Nations Human Rights Council has shown grave concern with the widening hostilities in the Middle East and their potential to overwhelm the entire region. This comes after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel Tuesday evening (1 October), in response to the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and many others. Israel attacks have intensified in Lebanon leading to questions on the future of the […]

3 October 2024

Local

Police investigating shocking murder of 12-year-old boy in Delft

By Ragheema Mclean Delft police have launched an investigation into a gruesome murder after the body of a 12-year-old boy was discovered in an open field in Delft on Wednesday afternoon. Police spokesperson Captain F.C. Van Wyk confirmed that the boy's mutilated and burned body was found just after 14:00 in Renoster Street, Leiden, Delft. “According to reports, members received a complaint from Radio Control about the discovery of the […]

3 October 2024

Local

Cape town police officers in court for alleged R20 million jewellery heist

By Ragheema Mclean Four Cape Town police officers will appear in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court today on corruption charges after allegedly orchestrating a R20 million jewellery heist in Llandudno last month. The officers, all linked to the South African Police Service (SAPS), were apprehended following an investigation by the Western Cape Anti-Corruption Unit. Police spokesperson FC van Wyk confirmed the arrests and said the matter is under investigation. “On 2024-09-14 […]

3 October 2024

International News

Iran launches a barrage of missiles at Israel

By Kouthar Sambo As Israel launches its ongoing attacks in Lebanon at an exponential rate, Iran has launched unprecedented missiles against Israel on Tuesday night. This follows videos and images making the rounds on social media, depicting a barrage of missiles launched at Israel. According to early reports, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that it fired missiles at Israel in response to the Israeli attacks against people in Gaza and […]

2 October 2024

Local

Countdown to the 16th VOC Pink Hijab Day Begins!

By Ragheema Mclean As October ushers in Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it brings a wave of hope, education, and community spirit, with initiatives like the Voice of the Cape’s Pink Hijab Day (PHD) leading the charge. With one in 27 women in South Africa receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, it’s clear that awareness is more crucial than ever. Launching the event on VOC’s Mornings with Purpose show VOC’s programming team, […]

2 October 2024

Local

Iran missile strike on Israel heightens tensions in the Middle East

By Ragheema Mclean Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for a missile strike on Israel that took place on Tuesday evening (1 October). The IRGC stated that the attack was in retaliation for the deaths of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The missile strikes triggered alarms across several Israeli cities and towns. According to reports from Israel and it's ally the United States, […]

2 October 2024

Local

Free transport for Cape Town mass march this weekend

The Palestine Solidarity Campaign, alongside various organizations, will hold a march in Cape Town’s CBD this weekend, starting at 10:00 am, to call for sanctions against Israel. The protest aims to highlight ongoing violence and human rights abuses in Palestine, urging the South African government to adopt a firmer stance against Israel's actions. Community activist Shahiem van Nelson, speaking on VOC Breakfast, detailed transportation arrangements for attendees. "The cutoff for […]

2 October 2024

Local

M23 group seizes the Rubaya coltan-mining region in the eastern DRC

By Kouthar Sambo Early reports revealed that the M23 group in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have consolidated control over the Rubaya coltan-mining region. This follows an imposed production tax estimated to generate around $300,000 (approximately R5,215,455) in monthly revenue. The M23 group seized the area, which produces minerals used in smartphones and computers, amid intense conflict in the region. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive on Tuesday, a […]

2 October 2024

Local

GIWUSA vehemently opposes the 36% electricity tariff increase proposed by Eskom

By Kouthar Sambo The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA) vehemently opposes the 36% electricity tariff increase proposed by Eskom. This come after the power utility applied for an increase in electricity prices to the National Energy Regulator of SA (NERSA). The union has labeled the move as a "cruel onslaught on the working class." Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show on Tuesday, GIWUSA’s Provincial Secretary Abeeda Adams […]

2 October 2024

Aneeqa Du Plessis

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