A South African human rights organisation has initiated legal proceedings against the government, seeking to halt the issuance of arms export permits to the United States. The group argues in court documents that the transfers may conflict with local laws and could pose risks to international peace and security. The
Concerns over misinformation and rising xenophobic tensions have emerged following unrest in parts of the Western Cape, where hundreds of foreign nationals have been displaced from communities including Kleinmond, Gansbaai, Stanford and Mossel Bay. The unrest follows the circulation of social media posts alleging that foreign nationals were poisoning products
As winter weather intensifies across the Western Cape, homeless shelters in Cape Town are increasing capacity and rolling out new initiatives to protect vulnerable residents from the cold and rain. The Haven Night Shelter, which operates 13 facilities across the province, has partnered with the Cape Town Central City Improvement
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has activated a comprehensive operational plan in response to recent unrest in parts of the country linked to undocumented migrants. The plan focuses on three key areas: enhanced visibility and rapid deployment capabilities, intelligence-led operations, and targeted crime-combatting interventions. Authorities are closely
Residents of Hanover Park have voiced support for a proposed community-driven “6pm curfew” aimed at reducing stone-throwing incidents and improving safety in the area. The proposal, championed by Dereleen James, comes amid ongoing concerns about public disorder and the safety of both residents and motorists during evening hours. While some
Following South Africa’s application against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, the Court has issued an order setting 22 November 2027 as the deadline for South Africa to file its Reply to Israel’s written submissions.
Impoverished households in South Africa could soon receive up to 150 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of free electricity per month. The current Free Basic Electricity (FBE) allocation stands at 50 kWh per month. However, Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa told Parliament that the department is evaluating options to expand the programme
A public discussion aimed at unpacking the causes of xenophobia and anti-immigrant sentiment will take place at Southfield Primary School on Thursday evening, as hundreds of foreign nationals remain displaced following recent protests in parts of the Western Cape. The event, organised by the Special Action Committee for Education (SAC-E),
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa says preparations for the voter registration weekend on 20 and 21 June are well underway as the country gears up for the 2026 Local Government Elections on 4 November. The registration drive will give eligible South Africans an opportunity to register to
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.
