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Boy, 17, shot dead in Lavender Hill

Ragheema Mclean 7 March 2025

Gun violence continues to plague the youth on the Cape Flats, with a 17-year-old boy fatally shot in Military Road near Lavender Hill on Thursday evening (6 March). Police spokesperson Joseph Swartbooi confirmed the shooting and said that Muizenberg police have opened a murder investigation. “Muizenberg police responded to a

Woman arrested after tragic death of 10-month-old baby

Ragheema Mclean 7 March 2025

A 33-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with the murder of her 10-month-old baby, whose body was discovered in an open field behind Steenberg High School on Thursday afternoon (6 March). Police spokesperson Captain F.C. Van Wyk confirmed that the case has been handed over to the Wynberg Family

IEC to host seminars to discuss electronic voting

Aneeqa Du Plessis 6 March 2025

By Rachel Mohamed The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will host a series of seminars next week, from Monday, March 10, to Wednesday, March 12, to discuss the future of electronic voting. The conference will explore what e-voting entails, the necessary infrastructure, and the research conducted on the subject.   Speaking

National Financial Ombud Scheme has recovered R416-million for consumers

Aneeqa Du Plessis 6 March 2025

The National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO) reports that since its inception in March of last year, it has handled 40,859 cases and recovered 416 million. This scheme resulted from the merger of four ombudsman agencies, creating a single platform for resolving complaints and disputes in South Africa’s financial services sector.

ANC Youth League welcomes the appointment of Waseem Carrim as acting CEO of NSFAS

Aneeqa Du Plessis 6 March 2025

The ANC Youth League has expressed its support for the appointment of Waseem Carrim as the acting CEO of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). According to spokesperson Zama Khanyase, this strategic decision comes at a crucial time when the organization aims to tackle pressing challenges and improve its

President Cyril Ramaphosa meets with President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique earlier this week to bolster political ties

Kouthar Sambo 6 March 2025

By Kouthar Sambo In an effort to strengthen political cooperation at the bilateral, regional, continental, and global levels, President Cyril Ramaphosa met with President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique earlier this week at his official residence, Genadendal, in Cape Town. According to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), President

Rising gang violence in Western Cape sparks calls for urgent action

Ragheema Mclean 6 March 2025

Gang-related murders continue to plague the Western Cape, with crime and gun violence on the Cape Flats reaching alarming levels once again. Multiple shootings have been reported across the city, raising concerns about the safety of residents. The latest third-quarter crime statistics (covering 1 October to 31 December 2024) revealed

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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