Loushe Jordaan Gilbert, Author at Voice of the Cape

SAPS Expert Outlines Constitutional Limits on Ministerial Authority at Madlanga Commission

South African Police Service legislative expert, Marga van Rooyen, has shed light on the constitutional boundaries of ministerial authority during testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on Thursday. Van Rooyen became the latest witness to take the stand on day six of the hearings, which are probing allegations of criminality, political interference, and corruption within the criminal justice system. She explained that while the Minister of Police […]

25 September 2025

Local

SASSA Warns Against Fraudsters Demanding Payment for Services

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued a stern warning to beneficiaries and the public that all its services are provided free of charge. Spokesperson Andile Tshona emphasised that anyone demanding payment to assist with social grant applications is acting fraudulently and should be reported to law enforcement immediately. “We are committed to rooting out fraudulent practices within the social grants system and to put an end to […]

23 September 2025

Local

Law Enforcement Credibility Under Scrutiny at Madlanga Commission

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola is set to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on Monday, as investigations into alleged corruption and infiltration within South Africa’s law enforcement intensify. Last week, KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi opened proceedings as the first witness, delivering explosive testimony that organised crime syndicates had infiltrated law enforcement structures, allegedly with backing from influential figures in business, Parliament, and even the executive. […]

22 September 2025

Local

Western Cape Shuts Down High-Risk Taxi Routes Amid Deadly Violence

The Western Cape Government has taken the extraordinary step of invoking Section 91 of the National Land Transport Act, a rarely used measure that empowers authorities to close public transport routes when violence spirals out of control. Several main taxi routes will be closed for 30 days starting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, to protect commuters and bring stability to places where gun violence and turf fights made daily travel […]

12 September 2025

Local

New Police Station Planned for Mfuleni as Leaders Tackle Crime Challenges

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia and Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis have joined forces to address growing crime concerns in the city, with a particular focus on the lack of a police station in Mfuleni. During discussions, Hill-Lewis announced that the City of Cape Town had made 380 square metres of municipal office space available for police to immediately establish a station. In addition, an adjoining plot of land has […]

12 September 2025

Local

Grade 10 Learner Suspended After Stabbing Incident at AZ Berman High

The Western Cape Department of Education (WCED) has confirmed that a Grade 10 learner from AZ Berman High School in Mitchells Plain has been suspended after allegedly stabbing several classmates during an incident on Wednesday. WCED spokesperson Milicent Merton said the learner reportedly used a screwdriver to carry out the attack. “The injured learners received medical attention, and a social worker provided counselling support to the learners involved in the […]

11 September 2025

Local

Government Commits to Boosting Security Following Athlone Court Shooting

Acting Minister of Police, Professor Firoz Cachalia, and Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel, have reaffirmed government’s commitment to enhancing court security through increased police visibility and the use of technology. This comes in the wake of a deadly shooting outside the Athlone Magistrate’s Court last week, in which one man was killed, and two others were wounded. The incident has sparked fresh concern over safety at […]

11 September 2025

Local

Gang Violence Fears Spark Panic at Mitchell’s Plain School

By Ragheema Mclean Panic broke out at Princeton Secondary School in Woodlands, Mitchell’s Plain, on Thursday morning after rumours spread that armed gang members had entered the premises. Alarmed parents rushed to the school to fetch their children, fearing for their safety. The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) confirmed it had been alerted to an alleged threat and immediately activated safety protocols. “It is not clear if this threat was […]

4 September 2025

Local

WCED Urges Learners to Avoid Disruptions During Matric Exam Preparations

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has appealed to learners to refrain from disruptive behaviour as matriculants prepare for their final examinations. This comes after an incident at Vista High School in Cape Town’s Bo-Kaap, where students allegedly damaged a newly installed fence on Tuesday. WCED spokesperson Bronagh Hammond confirmed that parents had been informed of the incident. She stressed that such behaviour causes unnecessary disruption to teaching and learning, […]

4 September 2025

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