Western Cape police have arrested a 56-year-old man in Bishop Lavis for the unlawful possession of crayfish tails, which hold significant value on the black market. According to SAPS spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie, officers acted on information regarding suspected drug-related activity at a property in Charlesville, Bishop Lavis. “Upon
Several areas across the Western Cape have been severely impacted by recent downpours, with localised flooding reported in parts of the province. Humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers (GOTG) has confirmed it will be providing relief to communities affected by the flooding. According to GOTG spokesperson Ali Sablay, the West
The absence of a father figure can have a profound effect on a child’s emotional and psychological development. Children without a stable male role model often face challenges such as low self-esteem, difficulties forming healthy relationships, and a lack of discipline or direction. Studies have consistently linked fatherlessness to increased
With more than 61.8% of South African children under the age of 18 growing up without their biological fathers, the absence of positive male role models continues to have a profound impact. Many of these children face challenges with self-esteem, identity, and emotional development. Patric Solomons, Director at Molo Songololo,
The Western Cape’s R33.2-billion education budget for 2025 has drawn sharp criticism from education advocacy groups and opposition parties, who say it fails to adequately tackle longstanding challenges in the province’s schooling system. Education MEC David Maynier tabled the budget on Monday, 7 April, reflecting a 5.9% increase from the
Police are investigating a deadly shooting that left one man dead and three others injured in Kirstenhof on Tuesday evening, 8 April. The victims, believed to have been travelling in a taxi, were shot at the intersection of Main and Military Roads. The incident forms part of a broader wave
Concerns over witness safety and security at court precincts have intensified following the fatal shooting of a taxi owner inside the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday (8 April). The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was declared dead at the scene by medical personnel. Police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg confirmed
The Men Stand Tall group has launched a new initiative at Leliebloem House, offering sanitary packs and stepping up as positive male role models for the children in their care. Speaking on VOC’s NewsBeat, founder Dennis Standers said the group is committed to addressing key social challenges. “We deal with
By Kouthar Sambo The Palestinian resistance group Hamas has welcomed the African Union’s decision to expel Israeli ambassador to Ethiopia, Avraham Neguise, from a conference held in Addis Ababa on the Rwandan genocide. “This move aligns with the Union’s values and principles, as well as its historic positions in support
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.
