Oyisa George

The Mitchells Plain Safety and Development Forum (MPSDF) has condemned Wednesday night's mass shooting in Tafelsig, describing it as a senseless act of violence and renewing its commitment to strengthening community safety initiatives. The statement comes as Western Cape police investigate two separate mass shootings that claimed the lives of seven people and left five others injured in Tafelsig and Philippi East on Wednesday evening. Police spokesperson Andrè Traut said […]

South Africans are continuing to feel the pressure of rising food costs, while reports of changing ownership at township spaza shops have raised concerns about the affordability of basic food items such as bread. Speaking to VOC News, National Agricultural Marketing Council Agricultural Trade Economist Thabile Nkunjana said reports of higher bread prices are confined to certain communities and should not be interpreted as a nationwide trend. “The issue around […]

National Treasury says municipalities must adopt realistic budgets and agree on sustainable repayment plans with creditors before withheld funding can be released, following its decision to temporarily withhold R13.5 billion in July equitable share transfers to 69 municipalities that failed to comply with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). Speaking during a question-and-answer session on Wednesday, Local Government Budget Analysis Specialist Jan Hattingh said many municipalities continue to approve budgets […]

The Public Protector has found the City of Cape Town guilty of maladministration and improper conduct for failing to provide adequate basic municipal services to residents in parts of Langa and Khayelitsha, citing years of shortcomings in sanitation, housing maintenance, water access, waste management and public safety. Releasing the findings of a systemic investigation, Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka said the probe stemmed from complaints lodged during community outreach visits between […]

Repair work has begun at a public housing complex in Hanover Park after years of complaints from residents about structural damage and delayed maintenance. Residents say City of Cape Town officials started work last week, repairing part of a damaged support pillar, replacing wooden railings and installing a new bathroom window mechanism. Officials have also inspected broken windows and identified additional repairs that will be carried out once the necessary […]

Rashaad Daniels, who is accused of murdering 31-year-old Suraan Windvogel, whose body was allegedly found inside a black refuse bag at a property in Kewtown, Athlone, has been remanded in custody following his second appearance in the Athlone Magistrate's Court on Monday. The proceedings drew a large turnout from members of the Athlone community, who packed the public gallery in support of Windvogel's family and to follow the case. The […]

The City of Cape Town is proposing amendments to its Municipal Planning By-law that would give neighbouring property owners and other interested parties greater access to approved building plans, in a move aimed at improving transparency around development and land use. The proposed changes, which are open for public comment until 17 July 2026, would allow surrounding property owners to request copies of approved building plans and the City's reasons […]