Police have launched a manhunt following a deadly shooting in Portlands, Mitchells Plain, on Wednesday evening that left two people dead. SAPS spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk confirmed that Mitchells Plain police registered two counts of murder after an incident at Golden Gate, in the area around 18:53. “An unidentified
Cape Town has recorded over 30 murders in two months, many from mass shootings, renewing debate on whether South Africans should have easier access to firearms for protection. A recent VOC News poll shows that public opinion remains divided, with many questioning whether gun ownership would improve safety or worsen
The Madlanga Judicial Commission will begin hearings on corruption, interference, and criminality in South Africa’s justice system on 1 September. Commission chairperson, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, confirmed that the opening session will be open to the public at the Bridgette Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria, which will also serve as the
As technology becomes increasingly integral to daily life, many people are experiencing overstimulation from both negative and positive content. Speaking to VOC News, Fazlyn Petersen, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Information Systems at the University of the Western Cape, emphasized the importance of intentional screen time. “It depends on
The energy embargo protest will take place on Thursday, 21 August 2025, at 8 Riebeeck Street, Cape Town, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. The event aims to gather supporters to call on the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition to halt trade with Israel, given the ongoing violence in
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has announced that from the 1st of October, it will no longer rely on AI detection tools to identify machine-generated student work. The decision has sparked significant discussion among educators and academic experts, drawing both praise for its forward-thinking approach and questions about how
Statistics South Africa released the latest inflation figures on Wednesday, noting a ten-month high of 3.5% in July, up from 3% in June. The increase places further pressure on already stretched household budgets, particularly when it comes to food. The inflation rate increased to a 10-month high of 3.5% in
The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) has announced a major initiative aimed at professionalising the taxi industry and eliminating criminal elements within the sector. Stricter safety regulations, improved driver education, cashless payment methods, and operator formalisation will be given top priority in the strategy. Santaco said these actions are
By Rachel Mohamed Thousands of families in Cape Town and throughout South Africa live in unsafe or unsuitable conditions, such as under power pylons, along railway lines, near flood-prone rivers, or on highways. 46 families in Langa were recently relocated from beneath Eskom pylons to safer housing. Nkanyiso Gumede, a
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.
