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SCOPA to Hear Key Update on State Capture Probes, Corruption Cases and Asset Recovery

Aneeqa Du Plessis 17 August 2026

By Odwa Mkentane The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) is set to receive a key briefing tomorrow from law enforcement and investigative agencies on progress in tackling corruption and recovering state assets. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) will

Mike Bolhuis Calls for Digital Probe into Murder of Off-Duty Nyanga Police Officer

Aneeqa Du Plessis 17 August 2026

By Odwa Mkentane Following the murder of an off-duty police officer in Nyanga on Saturday, crime expert Mike Bolhuis says the investigation must establish whether the officer was specifically targeted by examining his phone activity and digital and electronic communications. An off-duty police official was shot and killed in circumstances

Political killings raise concerns over safety ahead of 2026 local elections

Oyisa George 17 August 2026

South Africa has recorded 26 politically motivated killings this year, raising concerns about political violence and the safety of candidates and voters ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. Speaking to VOC News, University of the Western Cape School of Government professor Lisa Thompson says political killings have become a

Police launch manhunt after off-duty officer killed in Nyanga

Ragheema Mclean 16 August 2026

Police have launched a manhunt after an off-duty police official was shot and killed in Nyanga on Saturday evening. SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa says the official was a SAPS member attached to Gugulethu SAPS. She says Nyanga police on patrol responded to reports of gunshots at around 10:20pm and

Spaza Shop Support Fund Tightens Controls Amid Allegations of Foreign Beneficiary Fronts

Daanyaal Matthews 14 August 2026

By Odwa Bafana Mkentane The Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development says it supports stricter controls and due diligence measures to ensure that the Spaza Shop Support Fund reaches its intended beneficiaries. The committee’s comments follow allegations that funds had been channelled to spaza shops operated by foreign nationals through

Sogima Mining meets DMPR requirements but remains unable to resume operations

Daanyaal Matthews 14 August 2026

By Odwa Bafana Mkentane The Western Cape Government says it is taking steps to address ongoing concerns around governance, service delivery and water security in the Theewaterskloof Municipality. Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning MEC Anton Bredell made the comments in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament yesterday, where he

Spaza shop fund under scrutiny over verification failures and slow disbursement

Oyisa George 14 August 2026

The R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund is facing renewed scrutiny over slow disbursements and concerns about the state’s ability to properly verify businesses applying for financial support. Speaking to VOC News, analyst Sandile Swana says only R83.9 million in applications had been approved, with R57 million actually disbursed to

NCC Leader Accuses Parliament of Defamation

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 14 August 2026

National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams says he does not understand why he was arrested instead of being asked to provide a warning statement. Adams appeared in the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court in KwaZulu-Natal, where he faces charges of fraud and defeating the ends of justice, linked to alleged interference in

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.

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