Aneeqa Du Plessis, Author at Voice of the Cape

Hamas expresses condemnation towards the Israeli occupation army after executing an airstrike on Al-Jaouni

By Kouthar Sambo The Palestinian resistance group, Hamas, expressed condemnation towards the Israeli occupation army after executing an airstrike on Al-Jaouni, a United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) school, that shelters thousands of displaced people in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. "The airstrike, which left 14 martyrs in a preliminary toll, with several victims under the rubble, can be added to the series of massacres […]

12 September 2024

Local

Dismissal of 10 MK Party Members: Legal and Political Implications

By Vusuthando Percyvil Dube On a recent ruling emanating from a case involving the ten Members of Parliament (MPs) linked to the MK party, Judge Katharine Savage dismissed their application against the party's decision to terminate their memberships. The MPs, namely Thamsanqa Khuzwayo, Isaac Menyatso, Citron Motshegoe, Augustina Qwetha, Nomado Mgwebi, Ntombenhle Mkhize, Sydwell Masilela, France Mfiki, Senzo Dlamini, and Agnes Mogotsi, now face eviction from their parliamentary accommodations […]

12 September 2024

Local

Najwa Dirk granted parole after 18 years behind bars

By Ragheema Mclean The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed that Najwa Dirk, who was convicted for orchestrating the murder of her husband, Cape Town music legend Taliep Petersen, will be released on parole on 27 November 2024. The Correctional Supervision and Parole Board (CSPB) approved Petersen's parole during a hearing on Wednesday, in accordance with Section 73 of the Correctional Services Act. Dirk, who is now 63 years […]

12 September 2024

Local

Malusi Booi and co-accused appear in court amid allegations of corruption and tender fraud

By Ragheema Mclean Former City of Cape Town Human Settlements Mayoral Committee Member Malusi Booi, along with nine co-accused, made their first court appearance in the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (11 September 2024), facing serious allegations of fraud, corruption, money laundering, and racketeering. The charges stem from an investigation into an enterprise that allegedly exploited unlawfully obtained 11 tenders worth approximately R850 million. The State has implicated Booi […]

12 September 2024

International News

The United States formally accuses Iran of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia

By Kouthar Sambo The United States has formally accused Iran of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia to use in the war in Ukraine and announced fresh sanctions on Tehran. The accusations come while the US forms part of Israel’s main supplier of ammunition, furthering the ongoing genocide leveled against Palestinians. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show on Wednesday, an international relations expert and Mail & Guardian columnist Donovan Williams […]

12 September 2024

News

SACAA condemns fraudulent medical letters following investigation

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has condemned the use of fraudulent medical letters in the aviation sector, following an investigation into Dr. Nonhlanhla Sishaba, a former senior Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME). Dr. Sishaba is accused of improper and fraudulent conduct after several regulatory non-compliances were identified, leading to enforcement action by the SACAA. SACAA spokesperson Phindiwe Gwebu explained that, “Designated medical practitioners are required […]

12 September 2024

Local

The former City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member, Malusi Booi, was arrested

By Kouthar Sambo The former City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member, Malusi Booi, was arrested following fraud and corruption tender cases. According to Western Cape police, the 46-year-old was arrested in the evening in the Eastern Cape. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show on Wednesday, political analyst André Duvenhage, said corruption has become a huge point of contention. "Corruption is rife in South Africa and it is a huge […]

12 September 2024

Local

Mass shooting in Nyanga leaves three dead, five injured

By Ragheema Mclean Police have launched an investigation into a mass shooting that occurred at a barbershop in Nyanga on Wednesday afternoon. Two individuals were fatally shot at the scene, while six others were rushed to the hospital, where a third male later succumbed to his injuries. SAPS spokesperson Andrè Traut reported that the shooting took place in Browns Farm at a local barber shop, where four assailants, armed with […]

12 September 2024

International News

South Africa will be filing its memorial to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in October 2024

By Kouthar Sambo Recent media reports state that South Africa will be filing its memorial to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in October 2024. This comes as Israel continues to show disregard for international law and expands its ongoing attacks to the West Bank. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show on Wednesday, a researcher, Dr Farhin Delawala, said South Africa has stated that whatever is happening goes against the […]

12 September 2024

Aneeqa Du Plessis

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