Lee-Yandra Paulsen, Author at Voice of the Cape

Stilfontein Solidarity Picket to protest exploitative mining at Mining Indaba

The Stilfontein Solidarity picket is set to take place on Wednesday at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) during the Mining Indaba. The public has been urged to participate in the demonstration, which seeks to challenge exploitative mining practices and state-backed corporate greed. Speaking on NewsBeat on Monday, Bench Marks Foundation’s David van Wyk highlighted the growing concerns around the shift from large-scale industrial mining in South Africa. “We […]

3 February 2025

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Repo rate cut to 7.50%: SARB moves to ease financial pressure

The South African Reserve Bank has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7.50%, which is in line with expectations as inflation continues to decline. This decision, supported by four out of six members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), reflects a December inflation rate of 3.0%, well below the 4.5% target. The move is aimed at stimulating economic growth and easing financial pressures on consumers. Independent Economic […]

3 February 2025

Local

SAPS cracks down on crime near N1

The South African Police Service (SAPS) and other law enforcement agencies launched an integrated operation following numerous complaints of robberies involving cyclists and pedestrians at Lower Church Street and the N1 Highway. The operation, which took place on Friday morning (31 January 2025), resulted in several arrests. SAPS stated that Woodstock police developed an operational plan to address the crime wave in the area. According to SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Wesley […]

31 January 2025

Local

Western Cape celebrates matric excellence amid education challenges

The Western Cape Education Department hosted its annual National Senior Certificate (NSC) awards on Thursday, January 30, 2025, honouring students who achieved outstanding results in the 2024 Matric exams. Western Cape Education Minister David Maynier acknowledged the immense challenges the department faced, stating, “We are a department operating under tremendous pressure. This past year has been one of the toughest. We’ve had to make difficult budgetary choices, which have been […]

30 January 2025

Local

Disaster Risk Management Centre activates joint operations centre after Taiwan informal settlement fire

The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre (DRMC) has activated a Joint Operations Centre to coordinate response and recovery efforts following a fire in the Taiwan Informal Settlement on Wednesday afternoon. DRMC spokesperson Charlotte Powell confirmed that local humanitarian aid organisations have been called upon to assist affected residents while assessments are underway to determine the full extent of the damage. “The results of the assessments will be […]

29 January 2025

Local

AA calls for zero-alcohol limit to reduce road fatalities

The Automobile Association (AA) is calling for a zero-alcohol limit for drivers to address rising road fatalities in South Africa. Festive season statistics show 9,550 arrests for traffic violations, with 3,840 drivers charged for drunk driving. A 2020 alcohol ban during lockdown led to a 60% drop in road crash injuries, highlighting the impact of stricter regulations. Speaking on VOC’s NewsBeat on Wednesday, AA spokesperson Eleanor Mavimbela stressed the need […]

29 January 2025

Features

Trump’s aid freeze threatens SA health programmes

The United States (US) President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders, targeting foreign assistance and trade policies, could have far-reaching implications for South Africa’s economy and health sector. Among these is a suspension of foreign development aid, which experts warn may severely disrupt South Africa's HIV/AIDS programmes and broader health initiatives. A halt in funding from USAID, which supports numerous HIV/AIDS programmes in South Africa, could delay critical treatments and services. […]

28 January 2025

Local

Tasneem Solomons named Sportswoman of the Year at Provincial Awards

Earlier this month, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport hosted the 2024 Provincial Sport Awards, celebrating the achievements of athletes across the province. Among the standout winners was Tasneem Solomons from Bonteheuwel, who earned the prestigious title of Sportswoman of the Year. Solomons, a professional pool player with over 20 years of experience, made history last year as South Africa’s first World Eightball Pool Federation Ultimate Pool […]

27 January 2025

Features

Criticism mounts over SANDF losses in DRC deployment

The deaths of nine South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers in clashes with M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have drawn sharp criticism of South Africa’s military involvement in the region. Several organisations are questioning the government’s decision to deploy troops, urging a reassessment of the country’s broader military engagements on the continent. Defence consultant and analyst Helmoed Heitman weighed in on the situation, addressing whether […]

27 January 2025

Lee-Yandra Paulsen

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