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Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue responds to over 200 accidents in 10 days

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 9 July 2025

The Fire and Rescue Service of the City of Cape Town reported that between June 27 and Sunday, July 6, it attended to 74 events involving pedestrians and 162 motor vehicle accidents. Furthermore, law enforcement officials issued more than 3,200 notifications for a variety of offences and made 91 arrests.

“No social grants have been suspended”- SASSA

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 9 July 2025

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has acknowledged public commentary surrounding its ongoing social grants review process. The Agency stressed that the review aimed to verify the eligibility of beneficiaries suspected of having undeclared additional income. SASSA emphasised that the process is aimed at ensuring that only qualifying individuals

COSATU Demands Independent Probe into Police Corruption Claims

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 8 July 2025

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has called for an urgent, independent commission of inquiry into explosive allegations of corruption involving top officials in policing, the judiciary, and correctional services. This comes after KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi made public claims implicating high-ranking figures, including Police Minister Senzo

The BHF rejected the final Section 59 Investigation report, which found that Black healthcare providers were more likely to be investigated for fraud

Kouthar Sambo 8 July 2025

The Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) has rejected the final Section 59 Investigation report, which found that black healthcare providers were nearly twice as likely to be investigated for fraud. BHF Managing Director, Dr. Katlego Mothudi, stated that while the organisation acknowledges the concerns raised in the report, it maintains

Blue Crane Now Listed as Vulnerable Amid Declining Numbers

Ragheema Mclean 8 July 2025

South Africa’s national bird, the Blue Crane, has officially been reclassified as vulnerable following a significant population decline — most notably a 44% drop in the Overberg region over the past 15 years. Similar declines have also been recorded in the Karoo, a traditional stronghold for the species. Conservation experts

Tributes Pour in for Former Cape Town Mayor Theresa Solomon

Ragheema Mclean 8 July 2025

Tributes are pouring in following the passing of anti-apartheid activist, former Cape Town Mayor, and diplomat Theresa Solomon, who died at the age of 79. Family spokesperson Niel Cole confirmed that Solomon passed away peacefully in Cape Town on the evening of Monday, 7 July, after a period of illness.

Tax Season 2025 Officially Underway: What You Need to Know

Ragheema Mclean 8 July 2025

South Africa’s 2025 tax season has officially begun, with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) launching its auto-assessment process on Monday, 8 July. The auto-assessments will be rolled out in batches over the next two weeks, from 7 to 20 July. Thereafter, from 21 July, the window will open for

Heideveld and Manenberg Gripped by Gang Violence Surge

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 7 July 2025

Communities in Heideveld and Manenberg are grappling with a concerning rise in crime, as residents report a surge in gun violence believed to be linked to ongoing gang activity. While the exact cause of the recent shootings remains unclear, many locals suspect the violence stems from turf wars between rival

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.

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