Daanyaal Matthews, Author at Voice of the Cape

Occupants of a suspicious quantum intended to shoot a witness who was appearing in court today

By Kouthar Sambo On Monday, 15 December 2025, reports emerged regarding a suspicious Quantum vehicle traveling to Wynberg, Cape Town. Information received through various social media platforms indicated an alleged plan to target a witness scheduled to appear in court that day. According to Mayco Committee Member for Safety and Security JP Smith, the Wynberg CBD Operational Team was mobilised to patrol and monitor the vicinity of the court. During […]

15 December 2025

Uncategorized

A powerful artistic tribute titled “Shakespeare to Gaza” takes place in Cape Town

A significant artistic tribute named Shakespeare to Gaza occurred on Saturday 13 December 2025, in Cape Town, uniting artists who answered a worldwide plea to amplify the Gaza Monologues. Motivated by a work composed during the siege in Ramallah — “From Gaza to Shakespeare” — the performance interlaced Shakespearean pieces with Palestinian voices as a demonstration of solidarity, resistance, and remembrance. Every artist participated voluntarily, with proceeds going to the […]

14 December 2025

Featured

Truecaller provides tips and advice on how to detect scams

South Africa is approaching its peak scam-risk season in five years, experiencing a significant increase in fraudulent calls, SMS scams, and impersonation efforts from November to January. As millions grab bonuses, shop online, and arrange year-end trips, scammers are taking advantage of the urgency and chaos to prey on individuals. Speaking to VOC News, Mmathebe Zvobwo, from Truecaller, rolls out a nationwide festive season safety campaign. She provided tips and […]

14 December 2025

International News

Abrahamic Accords raises questions on the future of Gaza

By Kouthar Sambo The Abraham Accords consist of a series of agreements aimed at normalizing relations with Israel. In 2020, during U.S. President Donald Trump's first term, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain signed agreements, shattering a long-held taboo to become the first Arab nations to recognize Israel in 25 years. Morocco and Sudan similarly implemented changes. Speaking to VOC News, Jeff Halper, the Director and Co-founder of the Israeli […]

9 December 2025

Local

Rescinded Visa exemption to be legally challenged

By Kouthar Sambo Following the withdrawal of the visa exemption for Palestinians who landed in South Africa in November last month, reports stated that the 90-day visa exemption for ordinary Palestinian passport holders has been withdrawn. Meanwhile, legal experts have convened to assess the current legal standing of the situation since the Palestinians landed. Speaking to VOC News, attorney Yousha Tayoub stated that the decision by the Department of Home […]

9 December 2025

Local

Identikidz Returns: Cape Town strengthens child safety ahead of festive beach crowds

By Mogamat Amén Strydom As thousands of families prepare to flock to Cape Town’s beaches for the festive season, the city is once again rolling out its flagship child-safety initiative: the Identikidz programme. Speaking to VOC News, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Francine Higham, expressed that she was pleased with the return of the programme, which is set for the 15th of December, lasting throughout the […]

8 December 2025

Local

Cape Town Fire Season Intensifies as Human Activity Fuels Vegetation Blazes

By Mogamat Amén Strydom With Cape Town battered by relentless winds, soaring temperatures, and dangerously dry conditions, the city has entered one of its most volatile fire seasons in recent years. Speaking to VOC News, Jermaine Carelse, spokesperson for the City’s Fire and Rescue Services, warned that the combination of weather patterns and human behaviour is fuelling a surge in runaway vegetation fires across the metro. Carelse stressed that a […]

8 December 2025

Local

The Voice of the Soul

By Dr. Salim Parker His room was immaculately clean. He shared it with a few others, as was customary in Azizyah, a suburb of Makkah. Hajj was about a week away. His roommates went to bed at unearthly hours very, very late at night. They probably had only two to three hours of peaceful slumber before he gently interrupted their well-deserved rest. They all were assisting the Hujaaj, and most […]

30 October 2025

News

SARS Urges Taxpayers to Meet Filing Deadline as 700,000 Returns Remain Outstanding

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has reminded taxpayers that today marks the deadline for submitting personal income tax returns. According to the agency, nearly 700,000 individuals have yet to file, while close to 8 million taxpayers have already done so, including 6 million who were auto-assessed. Speaking to VOC News on Monday, Senior Tax Consultant at Tax Consulting SA, Tshepo Thebyane, emphasized the importance of compliance. […]

20 October 2025

Daanyaal Matthews

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