The Western Cape’s policing capacity gap has once again come under scrutiny following new figures highlighting a growing mismatch between rising crime levels and available SAPS personnel. Outgoing provincial police Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile has pointed to a significant decline in officer numbers over the past decade. His remarks
A protest opposing the proposed Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Amendment Bill is scheduled for 15 June along Keizergracht Street in Cape Town. Organisers say the demonstration aims to highlight concerns about the legislation’s potential impact on vulnerable communities, particularly residents of informal settlements
The Border Management Authority (BMA) apprehended nine Bangladeshi nationals who attempted to enter South Africa using fraudulent travel documents and counterfeit visas at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday. According to the BMA, officials detected irregularities in the travellers’ documentation during routine immigration checks, prompting further investigation. The nine individuals
The Department of Home Affairs has announced that 586 Nigerian nationals have been processed for deportation after being found to be residing illegally in South Africa. The first repatriation flight departed on the morning of 11 June 2026, carrying 268 passengers. “In accordance with the Immigration Act, all affected individuals
President Donald Trump has signalled that the United States is prepared to intensify its military campaign against Iran, indicating that further strikes may follow attacks carried out a day earlier. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, Trump suggested that Washington would continue its offensive operations against Tehran. “We hit
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has distanced the Government of National Unity (GNU) from claims that Pakistani nationals are being encouraged to relocate to South Africa and that 15,000 trained Jewish individuals from Israel are currently in the country. The remarks came in response to questions raised
Britain, Canada, France, Norway, New Zealand, and Australia have announced a new round of sanctions targeting Israeli settler groups and individuals accused of facilitating and financing violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. The coordinated measures, unveiled on Tuesday, come amid growing international concern over a surge in settler
Nearly 1,300 people have been arrested across the country since last month as part of Operation Prosper, a nationwide security initiative aimed at combating organised crime and restoring stability in affected communities. Authorities say the arrests are linked to the possession of 30 illegal firearms, narcotics, and gold-bearing materials believed
Iran has claimed that the United States revoked its allocation of World Cup tickets ahead of the tournament, which will be co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico and kicks off on Thursday. According to Iran’s football governing body, the decision is the latest in a series of measures aimed
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.
