By Mogamaat Ameen Strydom The Special Action Committee – Education (SAC-E) has strongly condemned the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), accusing it of sustained political persecution following its handling of the case involving Heathfield High School principal Wesley Neumann. Speaking on behalf of SAC-E, committee member Colleen Titus said
A fire broke out at Paarl Hospital on Tuesday, affecting a small section of the building. The blaze was quickly brought under control, and no injuries were reported. Smoke from the fire led to the full evacuation of patients and staff. Clinical areas are being reopened in phases once they
Five suspects appeared at Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday following a Hawks operation targeting fraud, theft, and money laundering across the Western Cape. Faris Monan (37), Sihaam Tifloen (37), and Nicholas Cloete (46) were released on R50 000 bail each, while Edward (59) and Anthea Marais (48) were remanded in
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry resumed its public hearings on Monday morning. President Cyril Ramaphosa established the commission in 2025 to investigate allegations of corruption within the Gauteng criminal justice system. The claims were disclosed by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in July. Speaking to VOC News, organised crime expert
The City’s law enforcement agencies apprehended over 400 individuals last week and imposed over 97,100 fines. The City’s JP Smith described the steep increase in the number of arrests as notable for enforcement agencies, while also noting the “payday phenomenon.” “Drunk driving arrests in the past week accounted for nearly
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has applied for leave to appeal a Labour Court ruling that reinstated Heathfield High School principal Wesley Neumann. The court ordered Neumann’s reinstatement after finding his dismissal for alleged misconduct linked to the Covid-19 pandemic to be unfair. The WCED confirmed that its application
Premier Alan Winde has pledged to strengthen policing and improve safety in Kraaifontein following an oversight visit to the local police station in Cape Town. The visit forms part of a broader programme targeting high-crime precincts across the Western Cape. “The residents of Kraaifontein are understandably concerned and frustrated by
Learners at Zeekoevlei Primary School in Lotus River returned to class on Wednesday, but concerns about overcrowding have already emerged. Vanessa Le Roux from Equal Education said she received a call from a parent who reported that 76 Grade 7 learners had been placed in a single Afrikaans class. “Seventy-six
The United Ulema Council of South Africa (UUCSA) has initiated a nationwide survey of the Muslim community to gain deeper insights into the realities, challenges, and aspirations of Muslims throughout the communities. Speaking to VOC News, Moulana Sulaiman Ravat, Deputy Secretary General of UUCSA, mentioned that the survey aims to
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.
