Amid inclement weather conditions across the Metropole, the humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers (GOTG) has been on standby for mop-up operations, providing relief for those affected by the weather. GOTG’s Ali Sablay told VOC News that mass evacuations of about 400 residents are underway in the Breede Valley. “The
All public schools in the Western Cape will be closed on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, following severe weather warnings and growing concerns over the safety of learners and teachers. The decision was announced by the Western Cape Education Department after consultations with the Provincial Disaster Management Centre and the South
One person has died and another was injured on Monday after uprooted trees fell onto vehicles in separate incidents across Cape Town, as severe weather conditions continue to cause widespread disruption. The fatal incident occurred in Kenilworth, while a second motorist was injured in Parow under similar circumstances. Emergency services
Whistleblower Patricia Mashale claims that the detention of National Coloured Congress (NCC) leader Fadiel Adams and the searches of his associated properties were illegal and improper. Furthermore, she alleges that the officers who searched multiple locations and reportedly assaulted a minor while searching for Adams did not have any search
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an advisory warning of expected inclement weather across parts of the Western Cape from Sunday through to Tuesday. SAWS has issued an orange level 6 warning for disruptive rainfall, which could lead to flooding of roads, low-lying bridges, and both formal and
About 89,000 learners have been affected after 125 schools in the Eden District Municipality and Central Karoo District Municipality were closed due to heavy rainfall and severe weather conditions. The closures will remain in place on Thursday as authorities continue to monitor the situation amid ongoing disruptive weather affecting parts
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) is organizing a Nakba Day rally at the Castle of Good Hope on 16 May, from 12 pm to 4 pm. According to Usuf Chikte of the PSC, the event encourages public participation in activities opposing ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza, the West Bank, and
Child protection advocates are calling for urgent amendments to South Africa’s Children’s Act following two baby abandonment cases reported just 48 hours apart on the Cape Flats. The incidents have renewed concern about baby dumping and the lack of safe, legal alternatives for mothers and girls in crisis, exposing ongoing
The South African Weather Service says it is closely monitoring an intense cut-off low-pressure system currently affecting large parts of the country, bringing widespread rain and dangerous conditions. Weather forecaster Tokelo Chiloane confirmed that an orange level 8 warning for disruptive rainfall has been issued for the Koukamma Local Municipality
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.
