Ragheema Mclean, Author at Voice of the Cape

Lamola Dismisses Social Media Claims of Foreign Nationals Killed During Protests

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has rejected social media reports alleging that Nigerian nationals were killed and several Ghanaians injured during recent anti-illegal immigration protests in South Africa. Lamola described the claims as unverified and misleading, saying there is currently no evidence to support them. The minister confirmed that law enforcement agencies are investigating the deaths of two Mozambican nationals reportedly linked to unrest in Mossel Bay. […]

8 June 2026

Local

NATJOINTS Activates Operational Plan as Authorities Condemn Anti-Migrant Violence

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has activated a comprehensive operational plan in response to recent unrest in parts of the country linked to undocumented migrants. The plan focuses on three key areas: enhanced visibility and rapid deployment capabilities, intelligence-led operations, and targeted crime-combatting interventions. Authorities are closely monitoring identified hotspots, including the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Eastern Cape. Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane […]

4 June 2026

Local

Hanover Park Residents Back Proposed 6pm Curfew, But Activists Call for Broader Solutions

Residents of Hanover Park have voiced support for a proposed community-driven "6pm curfew" aimed at reducing stone-throwing incidents and improving safety in the area. The proposal, championed by Dereleen James, comes amid ongoing concerns about public disorder and the safety of both residents and motorists during evening hours. While some community members believe the initiative could help curb anti-social behaviour, others argue that a curfew alone will not address the […]

4 June 2026

Cape Town

The Fourth Trimester & Beyond

Sheefah Irambona The moment a baby is born, a mother is born too. The woman existed before, but the mother is entirely new. As we celebrated the women in our lives during Mother’s Day in May, our series The Fourth Trimester and Beyond shifted the focus to women entering motherhood, often expected to instinctively know what to do, how to cope, and how to navigate the weight of this life-changing […]

3 June 2026

Cape Town

What We Carry: How Childhood Shapes the Adult Self

By Sheefah Irambona As Child Protection Week calls on us to focus on the children of today, we often overlook the children still living within many adults, those who survived abuse, neglect, dysfunction, and silence at the hands of broken systems, families, and communities. In May, our radio series What We Carry: How Childhood Shapes the Adult Self explored the lasting impact of childhood trauma and the ways it continues […]

3 June 2026

Local

IEC Gears Up for June Voter Registration Weekend Ahead of 2026 Local Elections

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa says preparations for the voter registration weekend on 20 and 21 June are well underway as the country gears up for the 2026 Local Government Elections on 4 November. The registration drive will give eligible South Africans an opportunity to register to vote, update their details and confirm their voting station information ahead of the polls. Speaking to VOC News, IEC Western […]

3 June 2026

Local

CODETA Launches Cashless Payment System on Pilot Taxi Routes

The Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (CODETA) has piloted a new cashless payment system aimed at modernising fare collection across its taxi services. Under the system, which came into effect on 1 June, commuters are required to use prepaid smart cards that are scanned when boarding a taxi, replacing traditional cash payments. CODETA chairperson Nceba Enge acknowledged that the transition to the new technology may present challenges during […]

3 June 2026

Local

Home Affairs Accelerates Smart ID Rollout Amid Surge in Identity Fraud

Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber stated that the department is accelerating the rollout of smart ID cards through banks and digital systems as part of efforts to combat identity fraud. The move comes amid growing concerns over the continued use of South Africa’s green barcoded ID books. According to VerifyNow, a South African identity verification platform, impersonation fraud involving green ID books has increased by 400% year-on-year, with fraudsters […]

1 June 2026

Local

Labour Federations Slam Reserve Bank’s Interest Rate Hike

Union federations have criticised the South African Reserve Bank following its decision to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7%. The increase pushes the prime lending rate to 10.5%, adding further pressure on consumers already grappling with high living costs. The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) described the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision as economically reckless and socially destructive. SAFTU spokesperson Asive Dyani said the rate […]

29 May 2026

Ragheema Mclean

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