Ragheema Mclean, Author at Voice of the Cape

SANZAF Rejects Hawks’ Claim That Fraud Suspects Were Its Directors

The South African National Zakah Fund (SANZAF) has rejected claims made in a Hawks media statement that two people arrested in connection with an alleged fraud case were directors of the organisation. The response follows the arrest of a 41-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman, who are expected to appear in the Cape Town Magistrate's Court on Wednesday on charges of fraud. According to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, […]

8 July 2026

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Khayelitsha Development Forum Welcomes Public Protector’s Findings on Basic Service Delivery

The Khayelitsha Development Forum has welcomed the findings of the Public Protector South Africa that the City of Cape Town failed to provide adequate basic municipal services to residents in parts of Khayelitsha and Langa. Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka found that some of the city's most vulnerable communities were not receiving adequate basic services, prompting calls for improvements. Khayelitsha Development Forum chairperson Mawande Jara said residents continue to face poor […]

8 July 2026

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Healthcare Systems Under Pressure as Fraud and Budget Constraints Mount, Says Board of Healthcare Funders

The Board of Healthcare Funders says healthcare systems across Southern Africa are facing unprecedented pressure due to shrinking budgets, severe staff shortages and the growing burden of disease. According to the Special Investigating Unit, an estimated 15% of healthcare spending is lost to fraud, waste and abuse, costing the sector close to R30 billion. Board of Healthcare Funders representative Leonard Lekgetho said the sector continues to grapple with a range […]

7 July 2026

Local

Gift of the Givers Continues Relief Efforts for Displaced Foreign Nationals in Western Cape

Humanitarian aid organisation Gift of the Givers says its teams are continuing to provide emergency relief to displaced foreign nationals across the Western Cape. Thousands of foreign nationals from several African countries are seeking voluntary repatriation following the expiry of a deadline issued by the anti-illegal immigration movement, March and March. Speaking to VOC News, Gift of the Givers Project Lead Ali Sablay said relief teams remain on the ground […]

1 July 2026

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South Africa May Move to Digital Vehicle Licensing System

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) says South Africa could move towards a fully digital vehicle licensing system, potentially eliminating the need for physical licence discs displayed on vehicle windscreens. The proposed system would allow traffic officers to access vehicle registration and compliance information electronically through number-plate recognition technology. RTMC spokesperson Simon Zwane said the move is intended to modernise enforcement processes and tackle fraud linked to the current licensing […]

16 June 2026

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SASSA Rolls Out National Training to Improve Queue Management and Reduce Long Waiting Times

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is intensifying efforts to improve service delivery and reduce long queues at its local offices across the country. As part of its 2025–2030 strategic plan, the agency has launched a national training programme aimed at standardising its Queue Management System and improving operational efficiency in frontline offices. SASSA spokesperson Andile Tshona said the initiative is designed to reduce waiting times, ease congestion and […]

10 June 2026

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Trade Unions Say Modest GDP Growth Falls Short of South Africa’s Economic Needs

Trade unions have criticised the latest GDP figures released by Statistics South Africa, arguing that modest economic growth remains insufficient to tackle unemployment and broader structural challenges. South Africa’s economy expanded by 0.5% in the first quarter of the year between January and March, with finance, agriculture, trade and transport emerging as the strongest contributors to growth. However, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) said the current pace […]

10 June 2026

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South Africa’s Economy Records Modest Growth in First Quarter

South Africa’s economy grew by 0.5% in the first quarter of the year, according to the latest figures released by Statistics South Africa, slightly outperforming expectations. Chief Director at Statistics South Africa, Bokang Vumbukani-Lepolesa, said growth was largely supported by the services and primary sectors, with finance and agriculture making notable contributions. She explained that the finance, real estate and business services sector remained one of the strongest contributors to […]

9 June 2026

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Youth Month Spotlight: Unemployment Continues to Weigh on South Africa’s Young People

As South Africa marks another Youth Month, one of the biggest challenges facing young people remains unchanged, unemployment. Despite decades of democracy and numerous interventions aimed at creating opportunities for young South Africans, millions continue to struggle to find meaningful work. President Cyril Ramaphosa recently acknowledged that youth unemployment remains a major threat to the country’s prosperity and social stability, announcing plans to invest R1 trillion over the next three […]

9 June 2026

Ragheema Mclean

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