Ragheema Mclean, Author at Voice of the Cape

RTMC urges road users to prepare for changing spring weather

The Road Traffic Management Corporation is urging motorists, pedestrians and transport operators to take extra care as spring brings rapidly changing weather conditions. Spokesperson Simon Zwane says sudden rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and reduced visibility can make driving more dangerous. “Spring weather can change within minutes. Sunny, clear can quickly become a drive through torrential rain or a thunderstorm.” He is urging motorists to slow down, maintain a safe following […]

1 September 2026

Local

MEET THE MAYORS | GOOD Party’s Brett Herron on Making Cape Town More Affordable

As the countdown to the November Local Government Elections continues, VOC’s “Meet the Mayors” segment is giving listeners the opportunity to hear directly from mayoral candidates, understand their priorities and hear their vision for the future of local government. For the second instalment of the series, the VOC Breakfast team sat down with GOOD Party Secretary-General and Cape Town mayoral candidate Brett Herron. Herron spoke about some of the financial […]

1 September 2026

Local

Two teenagers arrested after firearm found at Atlantis High School

Two teenagers, aged 16 and 18, have been arrested after an unlicensed firearm was found on the premises of a high school in Hermes Avenue, Atlantis. Western Cape police say officers conducted a search at the school on Friday after receiving a tip-off about a firearm. Police spokesperson Ndakhe Gwala says the firearm was found inside a backpack. “The members conducted a search on the school premises on Friday after […]

31 August 2026

Local

Police Captain Investigating former Knysna mayor Murder Killed in Shootout

A police captain investigating the murder of former Knysna mayor Aubrey Tsengwa has been killed in a shootout in the Western Cape. The Tactical Response Team officer was deployed to the province to assist with investigations into Tsengwa's murder, as well as the killings of two other ANC politicians, Mandla Matiwane and Mandla Tyololo, last week. The officer was killed during an operation targeting illegal firearms at the Sewende laan […]

26 August 2026

Local

MJC Urges Muslim Couples to Exercise Caution When Registering Marriages

The Muslim Judicial Council (SA) is advising Muslim couples to exercise caution when registering their marriages under the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act. The warning follows a directive from the Department of Home Affairs allowing Muslim couples to register their marriages under the legislation. While the move provides a pathway for Muslim marriages to be officially registered, the MJC says there is still uncertainty around the full legal consequences and […]

26 August 2026

Local

Postbank Makes Final Appeal to Beneficiaries Ahead of 31 August Gold Card Deadline

Postbank has issued a final appeal to nearly 80,000 social grant beneficiaries who have yet to migrate from their South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Gold Cards to the new Postbank Black Cards. The migration deadline is 31 August, with more than 1.8 million beneficiaries having already made the switch since the process began last year. In the Western Cape, around 17,000 beneficiaries still need to replace their Gold Cards. […]

25 August 2026

Local

MEET THE MAYORS | ActionSA’s Dereleen James Calls for Faster District Six Restitution

With the Local Government Elections set for 4 November, political parties are stepping up their campaigns and introducing voters to the candidates hoping to lead municipalities across the country. VOC Breakfast has officially launched “Meet the Mayors” — a special weekly feature giving listeners the opportunity to hear directly from mayoral candidates, learn more about their priorities and understand their vision for the future of local government. The series kicked […]

25 August 2026

Local

New Western Cape Education MEC Jaco Londt Takes on “Massive Responsibility”

The Western Cape Education Department has a new political head, with Jaco Londt taking over as MEC for Education following David Maynier’s move to national government. Londt, who previously served as MEC for Social Development, now takes charge of one of the province’s largest portfolios, overseeing more than 1.2 million learners and around 44,000 staff members. Speaking to VOC, Londt says taking on the Education portfolio initially came with a […]

24 August 2026

Local

Western Cape Police Commissioner Vows Zero Tolerance for Police Corruption

Western Cape Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Sizakhele Dyantyi says he is taking a zero-tolerance approach towards police officers who accept bribes or abuse their positions. This comes after a police officer was arrested at Mitchells Plain SAPS on Sunday for allegedly attempting to smuggle contraband into the station's holding cells. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg says the officer allegedly accepted cash in exchange for taking dagga and tobacco into the cells. […]

18 August 2026

Ragheema Mclean

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