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Hamas: “We condemn in the strongest terms the crime of the Zionist occupation forces that intercepted the solidarity ship Madleen in international waters”

Kouthar Sambo 9 June 2025

“We condemn in the strongest terms the crime of piracy committed by the Zionist occupation forces by intercepting the solidarity ship Madleen in international waters, forcibly preventing it from reaching the Gaza Strip, towing it to the port of Ashdod, and detaining the international solidarity activists on board who were

Social Development Pushes for SRD Grant Extension Amid Delays in Basic Income Policy

Ragheema Mclean 9 June 2025

The Department of Social Development has called for an extension of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant beyond its current end date of March 2026, despite the National Treasury’s plan to terminate the grant next year. According to the department, the extension is crucial to ensure that millions of

Hajj 1446: Cape Town Readies for Emotional Airport Reunions

Ragheema Mclean 9 June 2025

As the 1446 Hajj season comes to a close, South African hujaaj (pilgrims) are preparing to return home, with the first group of Capetonian pilgrims expected to arrive on Wednesday, 11 June. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) board member Shaheen Essop confirmed that the

Failed Robbery in Bellville-South Ends in Fatal Shooting, Police Launch Investigation

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 9 June 2025

Western Cape police have confirmed that an investigation is underway following a failed robbery in Bellville-South that resulted in the death of the alleged suspect. Authorities say a man allegedly attempted to rob another individual last week, but the incident turned fatal when the intended victim drew a licensed firearm

President Cyril Ramaphosa mourns passing of former Zambian leader Edgar Lungu

Aneeqa Du Plessis 6 June 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu and the people of Zambia following Lungu’s passing in Pretoria at the age of 68. The Patriotic Front reported that Lungu had been undergoing medical treatment in South Africa for several weeks due to

Cape Town residents are advised to prepare for stormy weather expected over the weekend

Aneeqa Du Plessis 6 June 2025

Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre Spokesperson, Charlotte Powell, has announced that the South African Weather Services has issued alerts for rain, windy, and damaging waves this weekend. According to Powell, a Yellow Level 4 Warning for disruptive rain, which may result in flooding and hazardous driving conditions, is expected

Reward offered after Mfuleni Taxi Rank Shooting

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 6 June 2025

The Western Cape’s Taxi Violence Unit, operating under the Serious and Violent Crime Detectives, has launched a full investigation following a deadly shooting at the old taxi rank in Mfuleni on Friday morning. Police spokesperson Novela Potelwa said four people were fatally shot, while three others sustained serious injuries in

Western Cape farmers urged to remain alert following foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

Aneeqa Du Plessis 6 June 2025

By Rachel Mohamed The Western Cape Agriculture Department is advising livestock farmers to stay vigilant and exercise caution in light of recent foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks reported in Newcastle and Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal, which have also spread to Mpumalanga and Gauteng through auctions. Mary James, the department’s spokesperson, emphasized the importance

SAPS detains three suspects for triple murder in Kraaifontein

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 6 June 2025

Three male suspects, aged between 21 and 34 are due to appear in the Blue Downs Magistrates’ Court on charges of murder. Police spokesperson Andrè Traut said the trio was arrested on Friday morning after a fatal shooting incident in which three men lost their lives and a fourth was

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