Oyisa George

Police in Kwanokuthula, Plettenberg Bay, are continuing their investigation into an alleged incident involving the pointing of a firearm that reportedly involved Bitou Municipality’s Deputy Mayor, Nokuzola Kolwapi. The incident, which is believed to have occurred in December on Sajini Street, came to light after a video circulated on social media. Kwanokuthula police confirmed that officers visited the premises after becoming aware of the footage and that a case was […]

More than 600,000 students have been approved for funding by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for the 2026 academic year, following the completion of all funding application assessments before the end of December 2025. The early processing of applications allows qualifying students to plan ahead for the academic year, with funding outcomes now available on the NSFAS portal. “NSFAS is pleased to confirm that all 2026 funding applications […]

The Department of Correctional Services has confirmed that they have transferred remand detainee Vusimusi Matlala from Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre to eBongweni Correctional Facility in KwaZulu-Natal, with the move taking place on 21 December 2025. Spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo explained that the transfer is part of standard operational procedures across the country’s correctional facilities. “The transfer of remand detainees and sentenced offenders is guided by security, safety, operational requirements, and […]

The festive season is often seen as a time of joy and celebration, but for many, it can feel lonely, quiet, and overwhelming. Grief, family conflict, relationship challenges, and financial pressures can make the holidays especially hard. In South Africa, expectations to buy gifts and take part in festivities add to the strain, particularly for those facing unemployment or isolation. Speaking to VOC News, South African Depression and Anxiety Group's […]

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has called on motorists to remain calm and obey traffic laws as traffic volumes increase on national roads ahead of the Christmas and New Year break. Creecy warned that moving traffic violations, particularly speeding and illegal overtaking, remain the leading causes of serious and fatal crashes during the festive season. Overtaking on barrier lines and blind rises has been identified as a major contributor to head-on […]

Fire and veld fires in George are being tackled with water-saving methods as strict water restrictions remain in place across the municipality and surrounding areas. The George Municipality’s Fire and Disaster Management Services have begun using high-powered blowers to suppress flames by pushing heat away and separating fires from dry grass fuel. The technique has proven effective on fast-moving grass fires, along fire edges and during smaller flare-ups, often stopping […]