Cape Town Archives - Page 27 of 39

National Budget 2025: The fiscal framework and revenue proposals face a fierce batttle to meet political muster

Kouthar Sambo 10 June 2025

Following Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget presentation in May 2025, reports suggest that the proposed budget will likely face strong opposition from parties within the Government of National Unity (GNU) as preparations begin for parliamentary debate. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show, political economist Professor Bonke Dumisa argued that GNU

NEHAWU: “The NHI Bill ensures that the government fulfills its constitutional obligation, in particular Section 27 of the Constitution”

Kouthar Sambo 5 June 2025

By Kouthar Sambo Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s petition to the Constitutional Court in an application for leave to appeal a High Court judgment over the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, a recent report noted that Ramaphosa stated that access to a record revealing what influenced his decision to sign the

A Ugandan man and woman were arrested for trafficking in Goodwood

Kouthar Sambo 4 June 2025

By Kouthar Sambo Early reports stated that a Ugandan man and woman, Josephine Namitala and Rashid Kalule, were arrested for trafficking in persons in Goodwood on Friday, 30 May 2025. However, the case has been postponed to Monday, 2 June 2025, for a bail application. This comes after the Hawks

Palestinians wounded and killed near a U.S.-backed aid centre in Gaza

Kouthar Sambo 4 June 2025

Following scores of Palestinians wounded and killed near a U.S.-backed aid centre in Gaza, United Nations (UN) Chief Antonio Guterres called for an independent investigation on Monday, 2 June 2025. According to Gaza’s Civil Defence agency, Israeli gunfire claimed the lives of at least 31 Palestinians and wounded 176 near

Hamas: “The fascist occupation army’s destruction of the Noura Al-Kaabi Dialysis Center is a new crime in the systematic targeting and destruction of Gaza’s health sector”

Kouthar Sambo 3 June 2025

“The fascist occupation army’s destruction of the Noura Al-Kaabi Dialysis Center in the northern Gaza Strip governorate is a new crime in the systematic targeting and destruction of Gaza’s health sector.” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, in a statement condemning the ongoing Israeli military offensive that

The Joshlin Smith trial is expected to conclude this week

Kouthar Sambo 28 May 2025

By Kouthar Sambo Recent reports indicate that the Joshlin Smith trial is expected to conclude this week. This follows the conviction and sentencing of the missing girl’s mother, Kelly Smith, along with her two co-accused, who were found guilty of kidnapping and human trafficking. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show,

South African Expat Killed in Suspected Domestic Violence Incident in the U.S.

Kouthar Sambo 28 May 2025

By Kouthar Sambo The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) has confirmed the arrest of 32-year-old Alexander Towne following a domestic-related homicide at a residence in Chantilly, Virginia, USA. Towne was taken into custody on the evening of Saturday, 24 May 2025, after allegedly assaulting and killing his wife, South African

Government Boosts Early Childhood Development with R10 Billion Budget Increase

Kouthar Sambo 25 May 2025

By Kouthar Sambo The Western Cape’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector welcomes the retention of R10 billion in new funding. This increase will raise the daily ECD subsidy from R17 to R24 per child and expand access to services for 700,000 additional children under five years old. Speaking on VOC’s

The Western Cape government proposes three mixed-use housing options for the Tafelberg site

Kouthar Sambo 25 May 2025

By Kouthar Sambo The Western Cape government has proposed three mixed-use housing options for the Tafelberg site in Sea Point, blending market, affordable, and social units. With planning in the early stages and public consultations due in June 2026, housing activists say this could mark progress toward spatial justice in

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