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Annual consumer price inflation (CPI) increased marginally to 3.1% in March 2026, up from 3.0% in February, with housing and utilities continuing to be the main contributors to inflation. According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), food prices also contributed, alongside increased costs for insurance and financial services. However, several categories in the food basket showed a general slowdown, with food prices decreasing for the second month in a row. […]

The recent tragic road rage incident that unfolded in Emmarentia, Johannesburg, serves as a reminder for South Africans to reassess their approaches to conflict resolution. On Sunday, an altercation between two drivers escalated into a shooting. Reports indicate that a female passenger allegedly took a gun from one of the cars, while one of the drivers also pulled out a firearm. Speaking to VOC News, Mike Bolhuise, a special security […]

In response to recent reports of three smash-and-grab incidents along the N1 near Jakes Gerwel Drive, Councillor Emre Uygun advised motorists to exercise increased caution when travelling on this route. Uygun explained that although there are currently no confirmed attacks, an incident occurred on Jakes Gerwel Drive near the footbridge between Langa and Bonteheuwel. In this case, three smash-and-grab suspects fled into a nearby informal settlement when Traffic Services, Metro […]

The Steenberg Community Policing Forum (CPF) has applauded a recent period of calm in the broader Muizenberg region. Areas such as Lavender Hill, Overcome Heights, Vrygrond, and Seawinds have recently been affected by gang-related gun violence. Lavender Hill ranks among the 13 areas with the highest number of gang-related homicides in South Africa. Speaking to VOC News, crime expert Chad Thomas said that the move serves as a "band aid" […]