The South African Chin Woo Kung Fu Team, popularly known as “The #BlitzFus,” delivered an outstanding performance at the 21st Hong Kong International Wushu Kung Fu Championship, held from 21 to 23 March 2026 at the Ma On Shan Sports Centre. Team South Africa finished in the top five out
A 43-year-old was arrested and detained at Bellville SAPS for bribery and possession of counterfeit goods on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. The arrest follows the recovery of 20 duffel bags of counterfeit shoes and sneakers by Metro Police Neighbourhood Safety Officers in Bellville earlier today. “The officers conducted a routine
The Department of Agriculture has welcomed a High Court ruling affirming its authority to manage the country’s response to Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD). The judgement, handed down in the Gauteng Division of the High Court, follows an urgent application by Sakeliga and others seeking to allow private procurement and use of
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has confirmed the recall of certain Citro Soda batches manufactured at Adcock Ingram’s Clayville facility, citing serious manufacturing concerns. Officials briefed the media in Pretoria on Tuesday, outlining the reasons behind the decision and the processes followed. SAHPRA says the recall follows an
Law enforcement officials from the Metals Theft Unit arrested two male suspects found in possession of 15 kilograms of copper. The suspects were subsequently detained at the Lansdowne South African Police Service (SAPS) station. According to law enforcement spokesperson Wayne Dyason, compliance inspections were conducted at multiple premises in two
The Western Cape Government has moved to reassure residents that there is sufficient fuel supply in the province, despite concerns linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The Provincial Disaster Management Centre is monitoring the situation alongside the Fuel Industry Association of South Africa (FIASA), Agri Western Cape (Agri WC),
A trio has been arrested in Cape Town in connection with a R14 million romance fraud and money-laundering scheme. The suspects — Asanda Dwesini (39), Nomphelo Fetman (32), and Shan Gabrelle Lewis (47) — appeared briefly in the Muizenberg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. They were taken into custody by the
The City of Cape Town announced on Wednesday that the majority of homeowners can expect a reduction in property rates, despite significant increases in the most recent general valuation. Approximately 60% of households are expected to experience a reduction or no change in their municipal rates following the city’s announcement
Following reports of unknown individuals burning copper cable along the canal on the M5 highway near the MSC shipping yard on Friday, the Law Enforcement Metals Theft Unit responded and detected two men at the scene. “As they moved closer, they saw a large amount of copper cable that was
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.
