Oyisa George

Cape Town’s Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) have introduced a digital system for learner’s licence tests, replacing the manual, booklet-based format. The move, implemented in partnership with the Road Traffic Management Corporation and the Western Cape Government, was rolled out in 2025. The system allows applicants to complete a randomly generated, computer-based touchscreen test, with results provided immediately. “Applicants take a random, computer-generated touchscreen test, which provides immediate, accurate results. […]

Services at the Town Two Clinic in Khayelitsha have been temporarily suspended following threats made against security personnel, the City of Cape Town has confirmed. The incident has been reported to the South African Police Service (SAPS). The City said the closure was necessary to allow for safety assessments and the implementation of additional security measures. The clinic is expected to reopen on Monday, 16 February, pending the completion of […]

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to support SAPS in gang crime hotspots, following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement at Thursday’s State of the Nation Address. “Any short-term relief for families in gang-impacted communities is most welcome, and our City police will be on hand to support SAPS and the SANDF, as will our safety technology,” Hill-Lewis said. At the […]

Civil society groups and opposition leaders are calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to ensure the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) translates into real improvements in the lives of South Africans. The Budget Justice Coalition (BJC) says ordinary citizens will have little to celebrate if the president’s announcements are not matched by adequate funding. “The President is likely to highlight stabilising debt, a slightly improved GDP outlook, and energy, […]

As South Africa prepares for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, political leaders are calling for urgent action on local government, crime, and economic growth. Political analyst Sanusha Naidu told VOC News that the address will be closely scrutinised. “The SONA is about more than achievements — it’s about setting out the roadmap for 2026. Citizens want clarity on how the government will restore […]

Cape Town marked the one-year anniversary of the Tafelberg matter in the Constitutional Court on 11 February — a date that also commemorates 60 years since District Six was declared a White Group Area and 36 years since Nelson Mandela’s release. The case continues to highlight the city’s ongoing struggle for spatial justice and equitable housing. Zacharia Mashele, Media and Communications Officer at Ndifuna Ukwazi, said the case demonstrates how […]

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a nationwide recall of selected ButtaNutt peanut butter products after tests revealed aflatoxin levels above the permitted limit. The affected batches were manufactured on 15 January 2026 and distributed across Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape and Gauteng. Aflatoxin is a toxin produced by certain fungi and may cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. NCC Acting Commissioner Hardin Ratshisusu urged […]

The Western Cape Government has set aside R100 million to curb the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and protect the province’s livestock industry. Premier Alan Winde and the provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, provided an update on Sunday. “We are acting swiftly with all stakeholders to get ahead of this outbreak. The Western Cape Government has set aside R100 million to procure sufficient vaccine […]

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced the establishment of a specialised task team in response to the interim report of the Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry. Speaking to the media in Pretoria on Friday, Advocate Andy Mothibi said the team will comprise investigators and state advocates who will conduct prosecutor-guided investigations. “This model is designed to ensure swift and effective investigations, with prosecutors and investigators working closely to manage […]