Ragheema Mclean, Author at Voice of the Cape

Police investigate burnt body found in Beacon Valley

An inquest docket has been registered by Mitchells Plain police following the discovery of human remains on Sunday, 10 November 2024, in Metropolitan Street, Beacon Valley. The remains were found by residents walking across a field, who noticed a human foot emerging from the ground. The identity of the remains has not yet been determined. Police spokesperson Anelisiwe Manyana stated: “According to reports the members responded to a compliant and […]

13 November 2024

Local

Unemployment rate drops to 32.1% in Q3, with notable employment gains

South Africa’s official unemployment rate dropped by 1.4% points, from 33.5% in the second quarter to 32.1% in the third quarter of 2024. According to Statistics SA’s Quarterly Labour Force Survey, this decrease follows a rise of 294,000 employed individuals and a drop of 373,000 unemployed persons. However, the non-economically active population also rose, reaching 16.5 million, while the expanded unemployment rate, which includes those who have stopped looking for […]

13 November 2024

Local

SAHUC to release first Hajj 2025/1446 AH accreditation list tonight

The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) will release the first accreditation list for Hajj 2025/1446 AH tonight (13 November) after Eshaa prayer. The council has confirmed that South Africa's Hajj quota for next year remains set at 2,500 pilgrims. Speaking to VOC News, SAHUC President Moaaz Cassoo encouraged prospective hujaaj to check their queue positions on the SAHUC website. “Today is a very mubarak day for South African […]

13 November 2024

Local

Bo-Kaap residents raise concerns over hotel liquor license

Residents of Bo-Kaap have expressed concerns about the potential impact of a hotel in the community receiving a liquor license, arguing that it could disrupt the cultural and heritage identity of the area. While acknowledging that the hotel owners may have their own cultural norms involving alcohol, residents are opposed to the sale of alcohol within the neighborhood, citing the need to preserve the community's culture. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, […]

12 November 2024

Local

SANHA holds 2024 AGM, celebrates milestones and strategic direction amid economic challenges

The South African Halaal Authority (SANHA) held its 2024/1446 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday (10 November) at the Academia, located on Iman Haron Road in Lansdowne. SANHA’s AGMs generally rotates between Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town, ensuring representation and engagement from diverse regions across the country. The event marked a time for reflection and strategic planning for SANHA, a leading body in Halaal certification in South African for over […]

12 November 2024

Local

Motorists frustrated as taxi patrollers allegedly harass drivers for picking up hitchhikers

Motorists across South Africa are raising concerns over reports of taxi patrollers allegedly harassing and blocking private drivers who pick up hitchhikers. The issue gained widespread attention after a recent viral video showed a taxi patrol car purportedly obstructing a private vehicle on a highway after the driver had given a ride to passengers. Reports suggest that this behaviour is prevalent in various provinces, with many complaints originating from areas […]

11 November 2024

Local

Manenberg shaken by fatal shootings amid growing gang violence

The community of Manenberg has been left shaken after a violent weekend that saw three people killed and two others injured in separate shooting incidents. Police spokesperson Captain FC Van Wyk confirmed that officers responded to reports of gun violence in Storms River Walk on Sunday morning (10 November). Upon arrival, police found a 23-year-old man and a 17-year-old female who had been fatally shot. Two other males aged 26 […]

11 November 2024

Local

Experts highlight need for adequate support to manage learner anxiety in online schooling

As online learning continues to grow in popularity, experts are highlighting the unique challenges it brings, including an increase in anxiety levels among learners. Addressing this on VOC Breakfast, Colin Northmore, Principal of Evolve Online School, stressed the importance of support systems within online schools to help students cope and succeed. "Online schooling generally is a variation on the homeschooling theme, so many of the anxieties that arise are commonly […]

8 November 2024

Local

WCED says 2024 matric exams progressing smoothly

The 2024 matric exams in the Western Cape have officially reached the halfway point, with the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) confirming that no major disruptions have been reported. The exams, which began on 21 October, will wrap up on Thursday, 28 November, marking the end of the academic year for both Independent Examinations Board (IEB) and National Senior Certificate (NSC) learners. "You have passed the halfway mark, and we […]

7 November 2024

Ragheema Mclean

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