Aneeqa Du Plessis, Author at Voice of the Cape

Suspect arrested for drug possession in Langa,

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert As police continue to clamp down on crime and drugs plaguing residents on the Cape Flats, a 49-year-old foreign national is facing charges of illegal drug possession and is due to appear in the Bishop Lavis Magistrate’s Court soon. Police spokesperson, Sergeant Wesley Twigg, said the suspect was arrested in Langa on Thursday evening. “Members of Operation Shanela deployed in Langa were conducting crime prevention patrols […]

27 September 2024

Local

Crime analyst says South African criminals no longer fear police

Crime analyst Willem Els said South African criminals have lost fear and respect for police, as shootouts between criminals and police members are on the rise across the country. Earlier this week, a shootout ensued between the South African Police Services (SAPS) and a group of seven men allegedly involved in extortion at a shop owner in Bothasig. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Friday Els said criminals have become brazen […]

27 September 2024

International News

President Biden to visit Angola next month

By Daanyaal Matthews President of the United States, Joe Biden, has announced that he will be visiting Angola next month, marking the first time the western leader visits the African continent. The president is set to discuss economic ties with the Angolan president, João Lourenço, and the possible establishment of the first transcontinental open-access rail network connecting the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. This announcement has sparked conversation on what the […]

26 September 2024

Local

Concerns of farmers are mounting as they face severe crop damage after black frost and snowstorms hit the regions

By Kouthar Sambo Following the recent snowstorm that wreaked havoc in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), Free State, and the Eastern Cape, farmers fear that the recent adverse weather conditions will result in severe crop damage. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show on Wednesday, Chairman TLU SA North, Henk van de Graaf said farmers are experiencing black frost, which impacts the crops on a detrimental level. "Farmers experienced a total loss of potatoes, […]

26 September 2024

International News

Israel expands its ongoing aggression from Palestine to Lebanon

By Kouthar Sambo Israel is expanding its ongoing aggression from Palestine to Lebanon. As Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire, tens of thousands of people fled southern Lebanon as they feared for their lives. According to Lebanon’s Health Ministry, Israeli bombardment across Lebanon killed at least 569 people, including 50 children. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show on Wednesday, a Middle Eastern analyst Dr. Nehad Khanfar, said the Zionist establishment aims to expand this […]

26 September 2024

Local

VOC Summer Festival set to delight thousands in December

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The Voice of the Cape (VOC) Salt River office is buzzing with excitement as the team works tirelessly to ensure the VOC summer festival keeps listeners entertained during the festive season. The annual Summer Festival, set to take place at Athlone Stadium during the first weekend of December is guaranteed to be bigger than ever, with food stalls, exhibitions, and entertainment all lined up to create an […]

26 September 2024

Local

Fatal shootout in Bothasig leaves three suspected extortionists dead, four arrested

By Ragheema Mclean Police have confirmed that a tip-off to local authorities led to a shootout in Bothasig on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of three suspected extortionists and the arrest of four others who sustained gunshot wounds during the exchange of fire. Police spokesperson Andre Traut stated that members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) combat team acted on information indicating that seven individuals in a minibus taxi were […]

26 September 2024

Local

Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group expects lower food prices

By Rachel Mohamed The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group predicts food prices will drop after the Reserve Bank cuts 25 basis-point interest rates. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, the group’s programme coordinator, Mervyn Abrahams said improved power supply and lower fuel costs support this trend. He has however warned that drought in some provinces could impact certain prices. “Over the last few months, we have noted the cost reduction in […]

26 September 2024

Local

SAHUC opens Hajj 1446/2025 applications with new quota requirements for travel operators

By Ragheema Mclean The South African Hajj & Umrah Council (SAHUC) has announced the opening of applications for IATA (International Air Transport Association) accredited travel operators seeking Hajj accreditation for the upcoming Hajj year 1446AH/2025. The application period will begin on 1 October and will run until 19 October 2024. However, this year's process comes with significant changes in the quota requirements for Hajj operators. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, SAHUC […]

26 September 2024

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