The non-profit organisation (NGO) Samaritan’s Feet South Africa has collected and distributed 100,000 shoes to disadvantaged children and vulnerable individuals across the country. The charity’s main focus is to serve impoverished children and elderly people who lack proper footwear. CEO Hermien Louw stated that their goals for this year are
The Western Cape Education Department hosted its annual National Senior Certificate (NSC) awards on Thursday, January 30, 2025, honouring students who achieved outstanding results in the 2024 Matric exams. Western Cape Education Minister David Maynier acknowledged the immense challenges the department faced, stating, “We are a department operating under tremendous
By Kourthar Sambo The Democratic Alliance (DA) has expressed disdain towards the African National Congress (ANC), citing the Government of National Unity (GNU) statement of intent meant that parties must be consulted on matters including previously passed bills. This comes as ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa continues to sign bills into
For nearly two decades following the end of the Cold War, the Middle East’s regional power dynamics remained relatively stable, with the United States serving as the dominant external force. However, with shifting geopolitical landscapes and the policies of the Trump administration, concerns have been raised about the broader impact
By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert Families in Khayelitsha, Site C, were left with nothing more than the clothes on their backs after destructive flames destroyed over 200 homes on Wednesday afternoon. Animal rescue service, the Mdzananda Animal Clinic said they are concerned about the animals who have been injured, lost, or
The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre (DRMC) has activated a Joint Operations Centre to coordinate response and recovery efforts following a fire in the Taiwan Informal Settlement on Wednesday afternoon. DRMC spokesperson Charlotte Powell confirmed that local humanitarian aid organisations have been called upon to assist affected
A 34-year-old Nigerian national was arrested on Tuesday, 28 January, for the possession of presumed stolen property in Maitland. The arrest follows a probe by the Maitland Flying Squad into stolen goods taken during a business robbery in the area. Sergeant Wesley Twigg stated that the officers received a tip-off
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of MK Party leader and former president Jacob Zuma, is scheduled to appear before the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Thursday (30 January) to face charges related to the July 2021 unrest in South Africa. It is alleged that Zuma-Sambudla played a role in instigating the violent riots
The Automobile Association (AA) is calling for a zero-alcohol limit for drivers to address rising road fatalities in South Africa. Festive season statistics show 9,550 arrests for traffic violations, with 3,840 drivers charged for drunk driving. A 2020 alcohol ban during lockdown led to a 60% drop in road crash
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.
