Lee-Yandra Paulsen, Author at Voice of the Cape

SAFTU leads national protest against austerity measures

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) will lead a national protest on Wednesday, 19 February 2025, calling for higher taxes on the wealthy, an end to budget cuts, and the implementation of a Basic Income Grant. Speaking on VOC’s NewsBeat on Tuesday, SAFTU spokesperson Newton Masuku emphasized the significance of the demonstration. “The protest serves two roles first, to bring these demands to the forefront and spread awareness […]

18 February 2025

Local

Muizenberg surfers’ heads to All-Africa Surf Tour

A second Capetonian surfer from Muizenberg is set to compete in the All-Africa Surf Tour event in Côte d'Ivoire. Colin Fitch, Technical Director of the African Surfing Confederation and a representative of the African Surfing Alliance Surf Club, shared insights on the event. "We launched the tour last year, covering Liberia and Senegal. This year, we’re kicking off with the first of five events in Côte d'Ivoire," he explained. Fitch […]

18 February 2025

Features

World Radio Day: Highlighting radio’s role in climate change awareness

As the world celebrates World Radio Day today, the National Press Club, in collaboration with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), is marking the occasion with an event themed "Radio and Climate Change." This event highlights radio’s enduring role as a trusted medium for delivering fact-based information for over a century. A key focus will be The GreenBook, an online planning tool offering scientific insights into how climate […]

13 February 2025

Features

The Big Walk for Little Warriors: Supporting children fighting cancer

The Lions Club of Athlone will host its second annual Big Walk for Little Warriors on Saturday, February 15, at Nantes Park in Silvertown, Athlone, to raise awareness for childhood cancer. Proceeds will support young fighters like Tashreeq Titus, who is bravely battling eye cancer. Registration is open on the day, with a fee of R20 per adult and R10 per child. Lions Club of Athlone Secretary Zarina Hendricks emphasized […]

13 February 2025

Features

Housing activists take Tafelberg fight to Constitutional Court

Housing activists have taken their fight over the Tafelberg site to the Constitutional Court, arguing for equitable land access. They aim to convert the Sea Point property into social housing, while the Western Cape Government maintains it will be used as a school. The court has reserved judgment following an appeal by Ndifuna Ukwazi and Reclaim the City against the Supreme Court of Appeal’s (SCA) ruling. Head of Ndifuna Ukwazi […]

13 February 2025

Local

Cape Town firefighters battle blazes across the city

Cape Town’s firefighters have been working tirelessly to combat multiple blazes across the city in recent days. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Jermaine Carelse provided insights into the extent of the fires, their causes, and the resulting damage. “It has been a busy season, but it has also been an indifferent season from previous years, especially last year. I think there is […]

12 February 2025

Features

WCED addresses 2025 school placement challenges

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is in the process of placing 1,586 Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners approximately 1.2% of applicants for the 2025 school year. As of February 7, 2025, a total of 131,800 applications, or 98.8%, have already been processed. Western Cape Education Minister David Maynier addressed the challenge of oversubscribed schools, explaining that some learners who registered have not enrolled, creating available spaces. “What we […]

12 February 2025

Features

Amplifying Voices: VOC’s Legacy of Inclusion

By Sheefah Irambona As Voice of the Cape Radio reaches its 30-year milestone, it reflects on the legacy built within the community. Over the years, the station has had the privilege of touching the hearts of many and becoming a trusted presence in countless homes. However, this milestone also presents an opportunity to reassess the diversity of voices across its airwaves. It is a time for growth, reflection, and an […]

11 February 2025

Local

District Six commemorates 59 Years since forced removals

Today marked 59 years since District Six was declared a White Group Area in 1966. In remembrance, the District Six Museum hosted its annual gathering at the memorial cairn on Hanover Street, now enclosed by the Cape Peninsula University of Technology’s Hanover residence. For over three decades, the site has been a symbol of the pain of forced removals and the ongoing struggle for land restitution, serving as a place […]

11 February 2025

Lee-Yandra Paulsen

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