Lavender Hill community leader and activist Mark Nicholson is preparing to walk more than 100 kilometres to raise awareness about gun violence, following the killing of his son, Kenan, in a mass shooting in the area last month. Five people were killed and three others wounded when gunmen opened fire at a family gathering on 24 October. Nicholson says the loss has been devastating for his family, but he hopes […]
The Khayelitsha Development Forum has called for a lasting solution to taxi violence as residents continue to face uncertainty over public transport ahead of Wednesday’s local government elections. The call comes amid tensions between the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) and the Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (CODETA), which have disrupted transport services and left residents fearful. Forum chairperson Mawande Jara said the community was relieved that no […]
Organisers of Friday’s mass action in Tulbagh are calling on Premier Foods to reconsider its planned closure of a fruit-canning factory, warning that the decision could affect more than 3,000 seasonal workers and threaten the local economy. Organiser Nobulumko Nkondlo said the proposed closure would have consequences beyond the factory, affecting citrus farmers, processors and households that depend on the income generated by the industry. Nkondlo said the decision was […]
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has submitted a memorandum to Cabinet seeking approval for Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to be appointed national head of the Hawks. The appointment requires Cabinet’s concurrence under Section 17CA of the South African Police Service Act of 1995. The appointment must also be reported to Parliament. According to the ministry, the memorandum will be presented at the earliest opportunity during a Cabinet meeting. The Directorate […]
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) in the Western Cape is expected to meet with government on Thursday to discuss escalating taxi violence involving the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) and the Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (CODETA). The meeting follows a series of taxi-related shootings across Cape Town that left three people dead and more than five others wounded. Western Cape SANTACO spokesperson Makhosandile Tumana said […]
North West businessman Suliman Carrim has been granted R100,000 bail in a contempt of court case linked to the Madlanga Commission, but he will remain in custody while facing separate charges in another matter. Carrim appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court, where he faces a charge of failing to appear before the commission. He was arrested while allegedly attempting to board a flight to Dubai. Magistrate Marc Curlewis ruled that […]
Housekeeping staff at Nox Cape Town are preparing to embark on a protected strike on Wednesday, demanding a higher wage increase amid rising living costs. The workers say management’s offer of a 5% increase falls short of their expectations, leaving many struggling to afford basic necessities, including food and transport. Shop steward Vivienne Francisco said workers had gone four years without a wage increase during the COVID-19 period. She said […]
Blind SA is calling on the South African government to take steps towards joining the Marrakesh Treaty, which aims to improve access to books and other published material for blind and visually impaired people. The call follows a May 2025 Constitutional Court judgment that introduced copyright exceptions allowing published works to be converted into braille, audio, large print and other accessible formats without requiring permission from copyright holders in certain […]
Epidemiologist Dr Jo Barnes has described the recent cases of gastrointestinal illness in Tshwane and Makhanda as “heartbreaking”, raising concerns about municipal service delivery and the management of water treatment facilities. More than 400 cases of gastrointestinal illness have been reported in communities supplied by the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works in Tshwane, after unchlorinated water was supplied for several weeks. Most of those affected are children under the age of […]
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
