Lee-Yandra Paulsen

The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate stated that the metro is still experiencing a spike in water usage, with daily consumption exceeding targets following the festive season. While water demand typically rises during the holidays, officials say the sustained high usage is concerning, particularly as the country faces a worsening water crisis. During the festive season, the City launched a campaign featuring its water-wise mascot, Manzi, who […]

The Public Servants Association (PSA) has raised concerns over South Africa’s festive season road safety statistics, which recorded 1,172 accidents and 1,427 fatalities. PSA spokesperson Claude Naicker highlighted a sharp increase in alcohol-related incidents, with 8,561 of the 173,695 drivers tested found to be over the legal alcohol limit. “The reported 5% decline in deaths is not comforting, as one death on our roads is one too many,” Naicker said. […]

As South Africa enters 2026, the political environment is shifting amid sustained public pressure around governance, service delivery, and accountability. Following the turbulent 2024 elections, the year ahead is expected to test both political leadership and the country’s democratic institutions. From coalition stability and policy implementation to economic recovery and public trust in government, South Africans are navigating an increasingly complex political landscape. Political analyst Sandile Swana told VOC News: […]

The 2026 school year has officially commenced across the Western Cape, with more than one million learners returning to classrooms. However, thousands of learners are still awaiting placement as the new academic year gets underway. The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) says approximately 7,200 learners have yet to be placed but is confident that all outstanding cases will be resolved within the next ten days. Speaking to VOC News, Western […]

Former acting national police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane has called on Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating alleged police corruption to allow sufficient time for him to properly respond to the issues raised in his affidavit, warning that a rushed process would undermine justice. Phahlane told the committee that his affidavit was prepared following extensive consultation and should be considered in its entirety. He also expressed concern that he was never afforded […]

By Mogamat Ameen Strydom Al-Azhar School has once again achieved a 100% matric pass rate, marking a significant milestone for the institution and reaffirming its long-standing commitment to academic excellence and disciplined learning. Speaking to VOC News, principal Ashiek Manie said the achievement was met with deep gratitude and pride, describing the result as the culmination of years of careful planning rather than a once-off success. “Alhamdulillah, with immense gratitude […]