The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate stated that it has intensified sewer cleaning operations across the metro ahead of the peak summer season. This programme began in July 2025 and is focused on strengthening the city’s sewer infrastructure and reducing the risk of blockages and overflows during
Hanover Park community activist Yaseen Johaar has raised serious concerns following a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a 16-year-old boy on Thursday evening. According to police, the teenager was rushed to hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound to the chest, but was declared dead on arrival. A second
The community of Cafda and surrounding areas is reeling after the discovery of a six-year-old boy’s body at a home on Ensor Street on Friday. The child had been reported missing by his father on Thursday morning, prompting a police search of the residence. Speaking to VOC News, Nicola Small,
A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of 14-year-old Alnika Mitchell in Kensington. The 23-year-old suspect is expected to appear at the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Monday. “He was arrested on Thursday on charges of murder and attempted murder,” said police spokesperson Wesley Twigg. The
A six-year-old boy was tragically found dead in a washing machine at his home in Steenberg on Friday morning. The child’s father reported him missing to the police, who accompanied him to the house to search for the boy. “The investigation led our members to a washing machine where the
Since October, Members of Parliament serving on an Ad Hoc Committee have been investigating serious allegations of corruption, including claims that criminal syndicates may be operating in collusion with senior politicians and government officials. The inquiry gained momentum following the appearance of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as
Team VOC has officially launched its Stationery Drive for the 2026 academic year, with Rahmaniyeh Primary School located in District Six named as this year’s beneficiary. The cherished annual campaign aims to equip learners in the local community with essential stationery, ensuring they start the school year prepared, confident, and
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) stated that South Africa remains firmly committed to principled, transparent diplomacy in its engagement with the United States (U.S.), amid rising tensions following a raid at a refugee processing facility in Johannesburg. Washington has criticised Pretoria, accusing South African authorities of detaining
A hiker has died after falling from a trail on Lion’s Head in the Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene and made several attempts to reach the hiker; however, rescue efforts were unsuccessful. The individual was later declared dead at the scene.
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.
