The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) continues to face pressure to place learners for the 2026 school year, as late applications—particularly for entry grades—continue to enter the system. While the majority of learners have been accommodated, thousands are still awaiting placement. The department has attributed the delays to applications submitted
Following reports of multiple structures alight in Site 5, Dunoon, which broke out earlier this morning, the Fire and Rescue Service responded, supported by various City resources on the scene. “Helicopters are water-bombing the flames, which are being fanned by strong south-easterly winds. Public order policing resources have been deployed
Following information that was received about a person in possession of an unlicensed firearm at an address in Thabong Street, Ilingelethu, the Crime Prevention Unit members conducted a thorough search and found the firearm hidden under a mattress in the main bedroom of the house. “While questioning the occupants, they
After recent burglary events in Simonstown and Fishoek, the South African Police Service (SAPS) intelligence team collected information today, and members of the Flying Squad were pursuing leads. “They pulled over a white Toyota Fortuner with three male occupants. During the search, they found a laptop, a phone, and household
Brendan Weinstein, an American base jumper, tragically died on Monday during a jump attempt near Table Mountain, landing on the crowded Platteklip Gorge hiking trail. Base jumping is banned in the Table Mountain National Park, and officials have cautioned that these activities endanger both jumpers and visitors. Speaking to VOC
Early reports have noted that a 33-year-old firefighter and a relative were assaulted near their home in what appears to have been a robbery in Philippi Park late last night. “Fire crews responded to the incident, and despite their best efforts, their colleague was declared dead on scene. His relative
“We distance ourselves from the Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association’s (KKKA) event tomorrow, and it defeats the objective and heritage and goes against all grains of cultural heritage that have been happening for hundreds of years.” This is according to the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA). The statement comes as
Motorists travelling through Elsies River have been urged to remain alert following the launch of a smash-and-grab awareness campaign amid concerns that ongoing roadworks are increasing the risk of crime. The campaign was launched by Inspire Network, alongside community safety organisations and local business partners, after reports that prolonged construction
Kevin Jacobs, City of Cape Town Traffic Services Spokesperson, said that since 1 December 2025, traffic officers encountered 250 pedestrians walking on the City’s freeways. Officers issued fines only as a last resort, after conducting awareness campaigns aimed at protecting lives and preventing dangerous situations for pedestrians and motorists. “During
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.
