Aneeqa Du Plessis, Author at Voice of the Cape

GBV Activist Urges Men to Stop Protecting Perpetrators After Eight Women Found Dead in Ekurhuleni

By Odwa Mkentane Following the discovery of the bodies of eight women in the City of Ekurhuleni, Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) activist Anele Gqosana has called on men, in particular, to stop protecting perpetrators simply because they are friends, relatives, colleagues or members of their communities. The women were found in Kempton Park, Olifantsfontein and, most recently, Kwa-Thema, with police now investigating possible links between the cases. Gqosana says […]

16 September 2026

Local

WC Health Department Condemns Threats to Clinic Staff Amid Rising Safety Concerns

By Odwa Mkentane Staff at the Kalbaskraal Satellite Clinic were safely evacuated on Monday after a group of men entered the facility while looking for a patient. The incident left staff feeling threatened and intimidated, prompting the clinic to close for the rest of the day as a precaution. In a media statement, the Western Cape Department of Health strongly condemned any form of violence, intimidation or threatening behaviour at […]

16 September 2026

Local

SAFA Moves to Recover Legal Costs from Former Presidential Challengers

By Odwa Mkentane The South African Football Association (SAFA) is preparing to recover legal costs from former presidential challengers Ria Ledwaba and Solly Mohlabeng following a series of court battles over the association’s 2022 presidential election. The move follows the Constitutional Court’s dismissal of their application for leave to appeal, with costs awarded against them. SAFA says it will now take steps to recover the money spent defending the legal […]

16 September 2026

Local

Delft Community Demands Justice as Pastor’s Rape Case Faces Further Delays

By Odwa Mkentane The case of Delft Pastor, Ebrahiem Sardien, who was arrested in 2024 after allegedly raping a 15-year-old, is expected to resume at the Parow magistrate court on Thursday. The victim testified at the court on Wednesday. The Delft community and supporters of the teen held a peaceful march outside the court calling for justice regarding the case. The supporters say that the case has been dragging on […]

10 September 2026

Local

NUFAS Calls Off Golden Arrow Strike Following Court Interdict

By Odwa Mkentane The National Union for All Sectors (NUFAS) has called off a planned strike by its members at Golden Arrow Bus Services. The union made the urgent call on Wednesday, following a temporary interdict granted by the Labour Court, preventing its members from embarking on the strike until the court determines an application for leave to appeal. NUFAS says it communicated the decision to workers through its social […]

10 September 2026

Local

CPUT Dismisses Corruption Claims as Students Demand SIU Investigation

By Odwa Mkentane CPUT says it is confident that any SIU investigation will find that all university expenditure has been properly accounted for through existing audit processes. The university says its finances undergo annual external audits, with separate reports submitted to management and the Department of Higher Education and Training, while quarterly reports are presented to Council. CPUT has dismissed allegations that due process was not followed as malicious and […]

4 September 2026

Local

Cape Town’s R8bn power deal sparks debate over affordability and jobs

By Oyisa George Cape Town has signed an R8-billion electricity deal as the City moves to secure more of its power supply outside of Eskom. The agreement forms part of efforts to diversify electricity sources and reduce reliance on the national power utility, amid rising costs and ongoing pressure on the country’s electricity system. Speaking to VOC News, energy analyst Zakhele Madela questioned whether renewable energy projects would deliver meaningful […]

2 September 2026

Local

SA Military Readiness Under Scrutiny Amid Air Force Equipment and Morale Concerns

By Odwa Mkentane South Africa’s military readiness is under scrutiny, with serious operational challenges reported at Waterkloof Air Force Base. More than 150 vehicles are reportedly out of service, while concerns have also been raised about security at some weapons storage facilities. The findings are contained in recent research by the South African Institute of Race Relations (SAIRR). Speaking to VOC, SAIRR defence expert Ricardo Teixeira says the problems facing […]

2 September 2026

Local

WCED Assures Foundation Phase Learning Will Continue Amid Catalogue Suspension

By: Oyisa George The Western Cape Education Department says teaching and learning in Foundation Phase classrooms will not be disrupted despite the continued suspension of the 2026 Foundation Phase National Catalogue. This follows Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube’s decision to maintain the suspension while the legal implications surrounding the procurement process are being considered. Provinces have been advised that the existing catalogue of previously approved Foundation Phase materials will remain […]

2 September 2026

Aneeqa Du Plessis

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