Loushe Jordaan Gilbert, Author at Voice of the Cape

Fast Guns gang members are sentenced to life for killing a Cape Town toddler

The community of Lavender Hill has welcomed the Western Cape High Court’s sentencing of Fast Guns gang members Carlo Hofmeester and Chadwin Isaacs, who received life imprisonment for the 2019 murder of five-year-old Valentino Grootetjie. Police spokesperson Anelisiwe Manyana said the incident occurred while Valentino was playing in his backyard. “Initial reports revealed that on December 21, 2019, two unknown suspects boldly entered a premises in Drury Court, Lavender Hill, […]

18 June 2025

Local

OUTA calls for halt in fines due to national licence card delays

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has called for an immediate halt to fines issued to motorists whose driving licence cards have been delayed due to a national backlog. The Department of Transport has confirmed a backlog of more than 700,000 cards, following the breakdown of the country’s only card-printing machine. OUTA’s Stefanie Fick is calling for a moratorium on penalties for motorists still awaiting their licence renewals. She’s also […]

18 June 2025

Local

Deadline looms for parents to confirm 2026 school placements in WC

Deadline looms for parents to confirm 2026 school placements in Western Cape Parents have until midnight on Tuesday to confirm or defer their children’s school placements for the 2026 academic year. The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has warned that after the deadline, the online admissions system will automatically confirm each learner’s top-ranked school choice—releasing thousands of reserved spots for other applicants. Education MEC David Maynier has urged parents not […]

17 June 2025

Local

Boyes Drive fire contained

The fire that broke out above Boyes Drive and Peck’s Valley in Table Mountain National Park has been successfully contained as of Monday. According to SANParks spokesperson JP Louw, Boyes Drive has since been reopened and no property damage has been reported. “During the fire, no infrastructure or residential properties were damaged. No major injuries were sustained, although one Volunteer Wildfire Services firefighter was treated for smoke inhalation,” Louw confirmed. […]

17 June 2025

Local

Government Monitoring New Covid-19 Variant, Urges Public to Remain Cautious

The South African government has confirmed it is closely monitoring the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, known as Nimbus, which has recently been reported in parts of Asia. Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, emphasized that while the variant has not yet been detected in South Africa, the Department of Health remains on high alert. “We urge the public not to panic. While there is no immediate threat, we […]

13 June 2025

Local

Educator Accused of Sexual Misconduct with Grade 7 Learner at Harvester Primary Resigns, Confirms WCED

The Western Cape Department of Education (WCED) has confirmed that an educator accused of sexual engagements with a Grade 7 learner from Harvester Primary School in Westridge, Mitchells Plain has resigned. The WCED is investigating serious allegations against a teacher who is accused of sending inappropriate text messages, as well as explicit images and videos of herself, to a Grade 7 learner. WCED spokesperson Bronagh Hammond confirmed that a criminal […]

12 June 2025

Local

Thousands Affected by Power Outage in Khayelitsha

Eskom has confirmed that approximately 12,000 customers in Khayelitsha are currently without electricity following an unplanned power outage that began on Thursday. “The cause of the fault remains under investigation. Technical teams have been dispatched to the affected area and are working to identify the root cause and begin restoration efforts as soon as possible,” Eskom said. At this stage, there is no estimated time when power will be fully […]

12 June 2025

Local

SASSA Addresses Issues Regarding Grant Verification Postponements

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has responded to concerns raised by the Universal Basic Income Coalition (UBIC) regarding recent delays in grant payments. The agency made it clear that the verification procedures in place are compliant with the law and intended to stop fraud, especially when applicants fail to disclose changes in their income. SASSA confirmed that approximately 58,000 payments were delayed but emphasized that these grants were […]

12 June 2025

Local

Gift of the Givers Sends Rescue Teams to Aid Eastern Cape Flood Victims

Eastern Cape, South Africa – Humanitarian organization Gift of the Givers (GOTG) has ramped up its emergency response in the Eastern Cape following devastating localized flooding in the Amathole and OR Tambo District Municipalities. The flooding, which has hit towns like Butterworth and Mthatha particularly hard, has displaced nearly 10,000 people and caused significant infrastructure damage. GOTG spokesperson Ali Sably said emergency teams have been deployed to provide urgent humanitarian […]

12 June 2025

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