Lee-Yandra Paulsen

The Safe House in the far south is facing an urgent funding crisis and could be forced to close unless it secures more than R180 000 to cover essential operational costs. The shelter provides care and support for abused women and children, offering counselling, therapy, and skills development programs to help clients rebuild their lives. Speaking to VOC News, Executive Director Kathy Cronje highlighted the key challenges threatening the organisation’s […]

Cape Town remains a top destination for domestic travellers this festive season, with an estimated 54% of South Africans planning getaways this month, according to Cape Town Tourism’s domestic travel agent, Briony Brookes. The Western Cape draws 48% of these travellers, with 80% choosing Cape Town for its sunshine, scenic sights, and summer experiences. Brookes said many visitors are opting for budget-friendly options, including self-catering, staying with family, and road […]

The Grassy Park community is set to engage the City of Cape Town on the planned expansion of the Klip Road Cemetery. Residents are encouraged to attend the public meeting on Thursday, 11 December 2025, at Isaac Jacobs Hall from 6pm to 7:30pm. Ward 65 Councillor Donovan Nelson will outline the project, respond to questions, and explain how the expansion may affect surrounding areas, including Lotus River, Parkwood, Ottery, Lavender […]

The City of Cape Town has unveiled a new high-tech, off-grid toilet system for residents of the OR Tambo Informal Settlement in Khayelitsha, marking a significant step toward improving sanitation in underserved communities. The installation features 27 full-flush toilets housed in three refurbished 12-metre shipping containers, offering a cleaner, more dignified alternative in areas without sewer infrastructure. Powered entirely by solar and wind energy, the self-sustaining system is designed to […]

As the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children draws to a close on Wednesday the Department of Social Development said that the newly declared national-disaster status of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) will help broaden support for survivors through improved shelter services, safe spaces, counselling, and community prevention programmes. However, frontline organisations say the crisis on the ground continues to deepen. Speaking to VOC News, […]

Western Cape police said a coordinated effort between SAPS units and Cape Town Metro Police led to the successful recovery of stolen goods following a hijacking in Manenberg on Tuesday. The incident occurred around 08:00, when a Toyota Hino truck was hijacked in the Manenberg area. Metro Police assisted SAPS in tracing the vehicle, which was later found abandoned in Endlovini, Khayelitsha, without the stolen stock. Officers continued searching the […]

Ward 56 residents are calling for a strong public turnout as the man accused of killing 15-year-old Alnika Mitchell returns to the Cape Town Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 10 December 2025. The community is urging supporters to gather outside Court 16 from 8am with placards, demanding no bail and justice for the teenager, who was killed by a stray bullet last week. Organisers stated that a unified presence is essential […]