By Ragheema Mclean The City of Cape Town says there were no significant incidents overnight linked to the anti-illegal immigration shutdown, with marches that took place across the metro remaining largely peaceful. City officials confirmed that while several demonstrations were held, they were relatively small and proceeded without major disruption.
Humanitarian aid organisation Gift of the Givers says its teams are continuing to provide emergency relief to displaced foreign nationals across the Western Cape. Thousands of foreign nationals from several African countries are seeking voluntary repatriation following the expiry of a deadline issued by the anti-illegal immigration movement, March and
The Women on Farms Project (WFP) has strongly condemned the recent surge in xenophobic violence, warning that intimidation and force are not solutions to the country’s deep-rooted social, political, and economic challenges. The organisation says that blaming and targeting vulnerable migrants from other African countries diverts attention from the underlying
South Africans will pay significantly less for fuel from Wednesday after the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources announced sizeable cuts to the prices of petrol, diesel and illuminating paraffin. The price of 93 unleaded petrol will decrease by R2.01 per litre, while 95 unleaded petrol will fall by R1.96
Recovery teams are continuing efforts to remove an overturned tanker carrying aviation fuel from the Koeberg Interchange, with several major roads expected to remain closed for a few more hours. The tanker overturned on the FW de Klerk Boulevard outbound slipway on Monday night, prompting an extensive emergency response due
By Odwa Mkentane Western Cape police have launched an internal investigation after a video circulated on social media showing a police official from Vredendal, in uniform, making anti-foreigner remarks. In a statement posted on the official SAPS Facebook page, police said that once the investigation is finalised, its findings will
Suspended Crime Intelligence boss Feroz Khan has been shot in an incident that has triggered a high-level investigation by the South African Police Service (SAPS). The shooting comes just days before Khan was expected to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, where he is due to testify in connection
South Africa has seen a sharp rise in anti-immigration protests and attacks targeting foreign nationals in recent weeks, as tensions over undocumented migration continue to intensify. Many migrants have reported incidents of intimidation, harassment, and assault, with growing fears for their safety ahead of the nationwide March on March demonstrations
North West businessman Brown Mogotsi may return to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, depending on developments linked to upcoming evidence, as he remains in custody after his second attempt to secure bail failed in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. Mogotsi is facing charges including perjury, defeating the ends of justice, and
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.
