Daanyaal Matthews

By Odwa Bafana Mkentane South Africa is among 60 trading partners set to face new United States tariffs after the administration of President Donald Trump announced measures targeting countries it says have failed to adequately prohibit the importation of goods produced with forced labour. The new tariffs, which range from 10% to 12.5%, are part of a broader trade enforcement strategy that the US says is aimed at strengthening global […]

By Fazlin Fransman Taliep South Africa’s democratic journey, the moral foundations of justice, and the future of liberation politics took centre stage this evening at the launch of Dr Imraan Buccus’ latest book, Promises and Peril: The South African Crisis, at Exclusive Books, V&A Waterfront. The evening opened with remarks by former Constitutional Court Justice Albie Sachs before Dr Buccus was joined in conversation by Professor Aslam Fataar. Drawing on […]

By Odwa Bafana Mkentane The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has received numerous unsolicited submissions raising concerns about the continued participation of Ms Stefanie de Saude-Darbandi as a member of the Immigration Advisory Board (IAB). The submissions allege a potential conflict of interest and have prompted scrutiny over her role on the advisory body and whether it aligns with the principles of transparency and good governance. "The committee has a […]

By Odwa Bafana Mkentane Philippi police have opened an enquiry after six children, aged between six and 15, were rushed to three Cape Town hospitals following a suspected food poisoning incident linked to a two-litre flavoured cooldrink bought at a spaza shop in Ottery. In June, the City of Cape Town’s City Health warned citizens to be alert of fake complaints that could trigger mass panic and concern. Complaints included […]

By Odwa Bafana Mkentane George police have launched a manhunt for suspects who are involved in the fatal shooting of two men in Thembalethu on Wednesday. Police spokesperson Christopher Spies says a double murder docket was opened for further police investigation. “According to reports available, on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, at about 18:00, Thembalethu police members responded to a shooting in Tawule Street, Zone 9, Thembalethu, George. Upon arrival, the […]

By Sheefah Irambona As South Africa commemorated Youth Month, remembering the courage and sacrifice of the youth of 1976, another generation continues to fight a different battle, one against unemployment, inequality, and an increasingly uncertain future of work. Yazid Bohardien, Founder and CEO of LaunchPath, shared insight in a four-part series on Mornings with Purpose, set out to equip young people with practical workplace skills and empower them to navigate […]

A 52-year-old man from Malmesbury has been sentenced to life imprisonment on Tuesday by the Malmesbury regional court for the rape of his three biological daughters. According to police spokesperson, Thembakazi Mpendukana, the 52-year-old was arrested following allegations that he sexually assaulted his daughters from the time they were two years to the age of 13. “The accused would take the children, one at a time, to their holiday home […]

By Odwa Bafana Mkentane The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has issued a warning about the growing circulation of counterfeit medicines outside the country's regulated healthcare system. According to the regulator, fake medical products are increasingly being sold through informal outlets such as spaza shops, social media platforms and beauty-related businesses, posing significant risks to public health. Speaking to VOC FM, SAHPRA communications manager, Rodgers Baloyi says it […]

By Odwa Bafana Mkentane A farm workers' rights advocate, Billy Classen, has raised concerns about the growing number of long-term farm worker families facing eviction as agricultural land is converted into lifestyle estates and residential developments. He said many families have lived and worked on farms for generations, only to be displaced when farms are sold to developers. His comments come after fourteen farmworker families living on Plaisir Estate near […]