The recent tragic road rage incident that unfolded in Emmarentia, Johannesburg, serves as a reminder for South Africans to reassess their approaches to conflict resolution. On Sunday, an altercation between two drivers escalated into a shooting. Reports indicate that a female passenger allegedly took a gun from one of the
In response to recent reports of three smash-and-grab incidents along the N1 near Jakes Gerwel Drive, Councillor Emre Uygun advised motorists to exercise increased caution when travelling on this route. Uygun explained that although there are currently no confirmed attacks, an incident occurred on Jakes Gerwel Drive near the footbridge
Mop-up operations are underway across parts of the Western Cape following heavy rainfall that caused flooding and disruption over the weekend. In Dunoon, the City of Cape Town says flooding impacts were worsened in the Silverleaf Street area due to illegal structures built over key stormwater and sewer infrastructure. Mayoral
The City of Cape Town has begun rolling out nearly 18,500 flu vaccines across its clinics ahead of the winter season, as health authorities warn of a rise in influenza cases. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases has already flagged an increase in flu cases, with clinics expected to have
Scenes of chaos unfolded at Athlone Stadium on Thursday as thousands of job seekers gathered for the City of Cape Town’s “Day of 1 000 Opportunities” recruitment drive. An estimated 25,000 people arrived at the venue, far exceeding capacity, as hopeful applicants queued to be screened for jobs in the
Residents in Delft have raised concerns over a construction project they say is blocking access to their homes, citing fears over safety, emergency access, and a lack of proper consultation. The dispute centres on a church being built near Ngwenya Street, which residents claim will leave little to no space
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has called for broader public participation in shaping South Africa’s draft History curriculum, following growing debate and criticism surrounding its content. The draft curriculum, currently open for public comment, stems from a process initiated in 2019, when former minister Angie Motshekga appointed a task team
The Steenberg Community Policing Forum (CPF) has applauded a recent period of calm in the broader Muizenberg region. Areas such as Lavender Hill, Overcome Heights, Vrygrond, and Seawinds have recently been affected by gang-related gun violence. Lavender Hill ranks among the 13 areas with the highest number of gang-related homicides
“We condemn the continued export of South African coal to Israel at a time when South Africa has placed evidence before the International Court of Justice of genocide against the Palestinian people.” This is according to the South African Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) Coalition. The statement comes after the International
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
