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
In response to a complaint on Nontulo Street, New Cross, the South African Police Service (SAPS) discovered the bodies of a male and a female inside a residence. Both victims had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the head and upper body. Colonel Andrè Traut stated, “A third male victim was
Motorists have been alerted to several hotspots in the Mother City, particularly along the N2 corridor, including areas near Khayelitsha, Philippi, and Nyanga, where concerns have been raised that the wall is not sufficient. Speaking to VOC News, Councillor Emre Uygun explained which specific areas along the N2 corridor account
Dlala Africa is making a meaningful impact in Manenberg by using cricket as a tool to steer young people away from gang violence and towards opportunity. The initiative provides mentorship, safe spaces, and pathways beyond sport, while nurturing local talent. Speaking to VOC News, chairperson Shahied Adonis explained the vision
The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) has confirmed the death of a student who was staying at Vogue House, with the incident reported over the weekend. University spokesperson Lauren Kansley said the institution is in contact with the student’s family and has put support measures in place for those
The Western Cape has received an additional 50,000 Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses as part of ongoing efforts to contain the outbreak affecting livestock in the province. Premier Alan Winde and Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development, and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer welcomed the latest consignment, stating that vaccination efforts
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.
