Lee-Yandra Paulsen

Police officers from the Anti-Economic Crime and Provincial Counterfeit Goods Task Team have arrested a 42-year-old suspect found in possession of a firearm and ammunition in Kraaifontein. South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie, said the arrest took place in the early hours of Tuesday morning. “Members deployed in the Kraaifontein area to curb ongoing gun violence and extortion-related crime acted on information received, which led them […]

The Western Cape High Court has officially suspended South Africa’s planned VAT increase, offering temporary relief just days before the first hike was due to take effect. The court ruled that the initial half-a-percentage-point increase, scheduled for 1 May 2025, along with the second phase set for April 2026, will not proceed for now. Political economist Khaya Sithole noted that while the suspension provides short-term relief, it raises significant financial […]

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is rolling out a new biometric enrolment and identity verification process for clients who apply for grants using alternative identification methods. This includes refugees or asylum seekers who don’t possess the standard 13-digit South African ID number. The aim is to tighten security and prevent fraud within the system. Speaking to VOC Breakfast on Friday, SASSA Spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi said the new process […]