Lee-Yandra Paulsen

The Department of Health has welcomed the arrival of the first batch of Lenacapavir, a six-monthly injectable designed to prevent HIV infections. A total of 37,920 doses has been received, with the medication expected to play a key role in reducing new infections, particularly among high-risk groups. The rollout supports South Africa’s broader goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. National Department of Health spokesperson Foster […]

The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has welcomed the government’s temporary R3 per litre reduction in the fuel levy, which takes effect today and runs until May 5. The relief measure comes amid rising global oil prices linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, placing increased pressure on the transport sector. However, SANTACO says the intervention may offer only limited relief for the taxi industry. National spokesperson […]

The Cape Flats Safety Forum has weighed in on the deployment of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops to crime-affected communities in the Western Cape. From tomorrow, soldiers will support police operations in gang-ridden areas, amid ongoing concerns over daily shootings and violent crime. Chairperson Abie Isaacs says there are differing views on the deployment but believes it can play a constructive role. “There are two schools of thought: […]

Statistics South Africa has confirmed a cybersecurity breach affecting its human resources database used by job seekers, with cybercrime group XP95 claiming responsibility. The group has reportedly demanded around R1.7 million in ransom, which Stats SA has refused to pay. Authorities are now working with relevant bodies to assess the full impact of the breach. Speaking to VOC News, security strategist Andy Mashaile warned that the scale of the breach […]

South Africa’s overcrowded prison system has come under renewed scrutiny, with several political parties calling for the deportation of convicted foreign nationals as part of the solution. With more than 26,000 foreign inmates in correctional facilities, the state is spending millions daily to accommodate them, adding strain to an already burdened system. Advocates of repatriation argue that sending foreign offenders back to their home countries could help reduce costs, ease […]