Aneeqa Du Plessis, Author at Voice of the Cape

Residents demand removal of new electricity boxes as electricity prices increase

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert Lavender Hill residents are demanding the City of Cape Town (COCT) to remove the recently installed electricity meter boxes due to claims of electricity costs increasing since the installation. Speaking to VOC Breakfast on Wednesday Mark Schrikker, a representative of the 021-community action group said locals are unable to keep up with the rising cost of electricity. “Residents of Lavender Hill, and several other areas like […]

11 September 2024

Local

World Suicide Prevention Day: SADAG urges better access to mental health care in South Africa

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen As today marks World Suicide Prevention Day, established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). This annual event, held on 10 September, is aimed to reduce the stigma surrounding suicide, raise awareness, and remind the global community that suicide is preventable. With over 700,000 suicides reported each year worldwide, it remains a major public health challenge. […]

10 September 2024

International News

Hamas: “The occupation commits the most heinous massacres against the tents of the displaced in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis”

By Kouthar Sambo "The occupation commits the most heinous massacres against the tents of the displaced in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis. The occupation's allegations on the presence of resistance fighters are a blatant lie." This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement follows the new massacre imposed by the Israeli occupation army in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis by targeting the tents of the […]

10 September 2024

International News

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has reaches a huge point of contention in India

By Kouthar Sambo The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has reached a huge point of contention following the fourth meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to examine the Bill – the meeting was held last week Friday. The bill will soon be tabled in parliament for approval which has huge implications for the Muslims in India at large. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show on Monday, a geo-political analyst of […]

10 September 2024

International News

The conflict in Sudan results in several deaths

By Kouthar Sambo Early reports stated that more than 20,000 people have been killed in the ongoing conflict in Sudan following the clashes with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group since April 2023. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 10 million people have been internally displaced. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show on Monday, Psychosocial analyst and Leadership Coach Dan Mugera, said he cannot understand why international communities […]

10 September 2024

Local

Heinz Park family loses everything in house fire, community rallies for support

By Ragheema Mclean A devastating fire has left a Heinz Park family with nothing after their home was completely destroyed. In response, community activists are calling on the broader community to help the family rebuild and make their house a home again. The City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Edward Bosch, confirmed that the fire left 15 people displaced. Bosch said that one adult male sustained burn […]

10 September 2024

Local

PRASA’s unlawful eviction of CT foreshore occupiers under fire

By Ragheema Mclean The Ndifuna Ukwazi Law Centre has reaffirmed its commitment to fight against the unlawful eviction of land occupiers on Old Marine Drive in Cape Town, following a recent court order against the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). The law centre is representing 38 individuals whose homes were demolished by PRASA without a court order last month, leaving the affected residents in a vulnerable position. Reports […]

10 September 2024

Local

Mdzananda clinic runs for animal aid

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The Mdzananda Animal Clinic, a non-profit organisation in Khayelitsha, has announced its participation in the 2024 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, scheduled for 19-20 October. This year’s marathon, which has sold out with a record 21,000 participants, marks another opportunity for the clinic to raise vital funds for sick, injured, and homeless animals in the community. According to the animal clinic, last year 44 supporters raised R24,501 to […]

10 September 2024

Local

Elsies River police search for suspects in fatal shooting of CPF member

By Ragheema Mclean Elsies River police are investigating the fatal shooting of a Community Policing Forum (CPF) member during an apparent robbery and hijacking gone wrong in the early hours of Sunday morning. Community patroller Clinton Treu (49) was killed in Clarke’s Estate in what the Elsies River CPF described as an attempted hijacking and robbery gone wrong. SAPS Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi reported that detectives are actively following leads […]

10 September 2024

Aneeqa Du Plessis

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