A 61-year-old man was fatally shot at the Nyanga taxi rank on Wednesday night, prompting police to open a murder investigation. SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg said the motive is believed to be taxi-related. “Officers on patrol heard gunshots and rushed to the taxi rank, where they found the victim
Acting Minister of Police, Professor Firoz Cachalia, and Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel, have reaffirmed government’s commitment to enhancing court security through increased police visibility and the use of technology. This comes in the wake of a deadly shooting outside the Athlone Magistrate’s Court last week,
Police in Kraaifontein have launched a manhunt following a suspected vigilante-style killing in Wallacedene on Wednesday night, in which three men were murdered and their bodies set alight. The incident comes in the same week that six people were gunned down in separate shootings in the area. Police spokesperson Colonel
South Africa’s economy showed signs of strengthening in the second quarter of 2025, with GDP rising by 0.8% after marginal growth of 0.1% in the first quarter. Growth was mainly driven by manufacturing, mining, and trade, with household spending and lower imports also contributing. Economist Ulrich Joubert said, “This is
Police in Kraaifontein are investigating three separate double murders following a string of shootings on Tuesday. The latest incident occurred at about 23:40 in Taleman Street, Wallacedene, where two women in their twenties were shot and killed inside a bedroom with gunshot wounds to the head. “Both victims were declared
By Rachel Mohamed South Africa is seeing a rise in murders targeting anti-corruption activists, including lawyers, whistleblowers, investigators, auditors, and journalists. The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) has expressed deep concern over the recent killing of lawyer Bouwer van Niekerk, who was shot last Friday, allegedly due to his
Residents of Steenberg, Overcome Heights, and Seawinds remain on edge following a spate of deadly shootings that have claimed multiple lives in recent days. In the latest incident, two men, aged 24 and 37, were gunned down on an open field in Flute Street, Steenberg, on Monday afternoon. Police spokesperson
By Rachel Mohamed The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) is calling for improved conditions for police officers in South Africa. This comes after the South African Police Service (SAPS) National Commemoration Day was held on Sunday at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, which honoured officers who have died
By Rachel Mohamed This week, Ndifuna Ukwazi invites the public to attend a meeting titled “Councillors’ Imbizo: Reclaiming Democracy from Below.” The event aims to facilitate face-to-face discussions with public officials. Speaking to VOC News, Ntombi Sambu, political organiser at Ndifuna Ukwazi, explained that the organisation operates within a solidarity
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.
