Lee-Yandra Paulsen

With more than 61.8% of South African children under the age of 18 growing up without their biological fathers, the absence of positive male role models continues to have a profound impact. Many of these children face challenges with self-esteem, identity, and emotional development. Patric Solomons, Director at Molo Songololo, says the organisation’s programmes are designed to support children who lack a stable male presence in their lives. “We provide […]

The Men Stand Tall group has launched a new initiative at Leliebloem House, offering sanitary packs and stepping up as positive male role models for the children in their care. Speaking on VOC’s NewsBeat, founder Dennis Standers said the group is committed to addressing key social challenges. “We deal with issues like gender-based violence, gangsterism, and drug abuse. Our approach is rooted in a methodology called POST – the Power […]

Two suspects, aged 36 and 43, were arrested in Khayelitsha on Monday, for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. “Members of the Maitland Flying Squad were patrolling in the area when they were approached by a complainant who had just escaped an attempted robbery on Mew Way bridge,” said Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie. “The complainant gave a detailed description of the suspects' clothing, which helped officers locate them.” The […]

Cape Town residents are feeling the pinch as the cost of living continues to climb, with electricity prices set to rise. But what else will citizens be paying more for? Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Thursday, the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Finance, Siseko Mbandezi, outlined the proposed 2025/2026 budget. “We are proposing a record infrastructure investment of R39.7 billion over the next three years—larger than the […]