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Bellville shooting incident

Western Cape police are investigating a double murder case following a fatal shooting incident at a tavern near South and Blankenberg Streets in Bellville CBD on Friday night. The incident has left two men aged 40- and 18 years old dead. SAPS Spokesperson Captain FC Van Wyk said reports have

Zuma welcomes former EFF chair Dali Mpofu to MK Party

Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party leader, former President Jacob Zuma, has welcomed Advocate Dali Mpofu, former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) chairperson, to his party. In a letter, Zuma lauded Mpofu for the role he played in fighting internal and external attempts to destabilise the 11-month party at its formative stages. Mpofu

Ramaphosa congratulates Trump in telephonic exchange: Presidency

The Presidency confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone call with US President-elect Donald Trump yesterday. During the call, President Ramaphosa extended his congratulations to Trump on his election victory. “Ramaphosa said he had an opportunity to personally extend South Africa’s well wishes and congratulations to President-elect Trump on his election

Experts highlight need for adequate support to manage learner anxiety in online schooling

As online learning continues to grow in popularity, experts are highlighting the unique challenges it brings, including an increase in anxiety levels among learners. Addressing this on VOC Breakfast, Colin Northmore, Principal of Evolve Online School, stressed the importance of support systems within online schools to help students cope and

Child trafficking cases under reported in SA

Following the disappearance of Joslin Smith, 6, from her home in Saldanha Bay at the beginning of 2024, fears have mounted as child trafficking is alleged to be the reason behind her disappearance. Smith is one of the many South African children that has gone missing without a trace. According

SANZAF set to host annual Braai Day in Athlone

The South African National Zakah Fund (SANZAF) has urged people to come out in their numbers to support their annual Braai Day in Athlone on Saturday 7th December. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, Regional Manager at SANZAF in the Western Cape, Shafiek Barendse said tickets cost only R200 for four delectable

WCED urges caution amid food poisoning cases

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has encouraged learners and parents to be vigilant as cases of suspected food poisoning are doing the rounds in various parts of South Africa. The WCED confirmed 20 learners from a school in Mfuleni were rushed to a hospital for medical treatment after they

WCED says 2024 matric exams progressing smoothly

The 2024 matric exams in the Western Cape have officially reached the halfway point, with the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) confirming that no major disruptions have been reported. The exams, which began on 21 October, will wrap up on Thursday, 28 November, marking the end of the academic year

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