Lee-Yandra Paulsen

The Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) is calling for surveillance cameras and increased police visibility at the Nyanga taxi rank following a surge in violence. Last week, nine minibuses were torched, marking the second major fire in just over a year, alongside several deadly shootings. Taxi operators marched to the Nyanga Police Station demanding faster investigations. CATA Secretary Nkululeko Sityebi said the violence stems from internal disputes. “The basis of […]

The VOC Golf Day is set to take place on 7 May at Rondebosch Golf Club, offering golf enthusiasts the chance to enjoy a day on the course while connecting with the team from Voice of the Cape Radio and its business partners. The annual event has become a popular fixture on the station’s calendar, bringing together players, sponsors, and supporters for a day of friendly competition and networking. According […]

The Western Cape Education Department has announced that the on-time admissions window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for the 2027 school year opens tomorrow and will close on 14 April 2026. Parents and guardians are being urged to apply early to ensure their children are included in the first round of placements. Education officials say submitting applications within the official timeframe is essential for proper planning and […]

More than 500 residents have been displaced after fires tore through the informal settlements of Imizamo Yethu and Masiphumelele over the weekend, destroying around 100 structures. Firefighters managed to contain both blazes, while the City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre continues to coordinate emergency services on the ground. Humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers has stepped in to assist affected families, providing relief supplies and support to residents […]

Leader of the National Coloured Congress and Member of Parliament Fadiel Adams appeared before the Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption, and political interference within South Africa’s justice system. Adams’ testimony follows claims made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who alleged that the MP mishandled sensitive intelligence information. Adams has previously stated that the documents were anonymously slipped under his office door and that he subsequently […]

As South Africa marks Human Rights Month, child rights organisations are warning that many children remain vulnerable to violence, hunger, and neglect. Save the Children South Africa says that while the Constitution guarantees protection and dignity for children, these rights are often not realised in everyday life. The organisation has launched its Right to Childhood and Protection Campaign, calling on government, businesses, and the public to take urgent steps to […]

Congress of the People (COPE) leader and former African National Congress (ANC) chairperson Mosiuoa Lekota has died at the age of 76 following a long illness. An anti-apartheid activist, Lekota played a prominent role in South Africa’s liberation struggle before serving in government as Free State premier and later Minister of Defence. In 2008, he co-founded COPE after breaking away from the ANC. The party, however, failed to return to […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent measures to address Africa’s energy deficit, stressing that reliable, affordable energy is crucial for industrial growth, job creation, and regional integration. Speaking at the Africa Energy Indaba in Cape Town, he emphasized the need for a unified and resilient energy system aligned with the African Union’s Agenda 2063. “Every day without reliable power translates into lost production, interrupted services, constrained investment, and reduced […]

A new study has raised red flags about the marketing of baby food products in South Africa, warning that some companies may be sidestepping national health regulations designed to protect infants and support breastfeeding. Research conducted by Aneeqah Latief, a dietician and researcher at the University of the Western Cape, examined 266 baby food products in Cape Town supermarkets. The findings suggest that elements of product labelling and promotion may […]