A woman accused of kidnapping a nine-day-old infant has been released on R4,000 bail by the Bellville Magistrates Court on Monday, 28 July 2025. The accused, Sameemah Jacobs, faces charges of kidnapping and defeating the ends of justice after allegedly abducting baby Imaad Sharmar from his mother at Middestad Mall
As Gaza faces a man-made famine and widespread starvation, the Palestine Solidarity Alliance (PSA) has condemned the limited opening of corridors for food and humanitarian aid to enter the region. “Gaza is in an emergency of starvation and needs daily truckloads of food, medicine, and humanitarian aid to flow in
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump appeared on Friday, 25 July 2025, to abandon Gaza ceasefire negotiations with the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. According to Trump and Netanyahu, the resistance group did not want a deal. Furthermore, Netanyahu said Israel was now mulling “alternative” options to
By Kouthar Sambo Twelve-year-old Thanaa Voterson from Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, dazzled audiences and judges with her remarkable vocals, becoming the youngest vocalist to win a gold medal at an international competition. Competing at the Mediterranean Legends singing competition held over the weekend in Spain and France, she showcased extraordinary talent
As South Africa observes National Savings Month this July, many families on the Cape Flats say that saving is simply not an option. With the cost of food, transport, and electricity continuing to rise while wages remain stagnant, residents have indicated that their financial focus is purely on day-to-day survival.
A potential legal battle is brewing over the future of Hajj in South Africa. This comes after the Sunni Jamiat Ulema (SJU) accused the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) of overstepping its authority and sidelining key stakeholders in the pilgrimage process. Through its legal representatives, Asif Latib Attorneys,
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party) has tabled a motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa, citing his failure to dismiss Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and adequately protect vulnerable citizens. The party has called for a special parliamentary session to be held within two weeks to debate and vote on
Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has stated that public trust in the Hawks—the South African Police Service (SAPS) unit tasked with tackling corruption—has declined compared to the now-disbanded Scorpions. Speaking at the South African Council of Churches Anti-Corruption Conference in Johannesburg, Zondo said the Hawks lack the capacity to effectively
The National Assembly has approved the joint report from the Portfolio Committees on Police, Justice, and Constitutional Development. The report recommends the establishment of an ad hoc committee to investigate allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The committee is expected to complete its investigation within 90 days. Ian
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.
