Residents of the Heritage Occupation on Hope Street in Cape Town’s city centre say they are living in fear following a series of police raids and arrests, alleging that officers have intimidated residents while they continue their fight for access to housing. The occupation, situated near District Six, has been
By Sheefah Irambona Girl Power Hour celebrates young women who are using their voices, talents and passions to make a positive impact in the world around them. At just 12 years old, Lienke Uys is already making a meaningful difference in her community. Whether she’s advocating for vulnerable children, supporting
ActionSA and the Democratic Alliance (DA) have called on Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie to provide a detailed explanation of the nearly R31 million spent on the department’s FIFA World Cup delegation and related programmes. The parties argue that South Africans deserve a full breakdown of how public
Western Cape police have offered a cash reward of up to R50,000 for information that could lead to the arrest of suspects responsible for the murder of a Ghanaian national who was killed last month, allegedly in connection with his refusal to pay a protection fee in Nyanga. According to
The Public Servants Association (PSA) has expressed concern over alleged governance failures at the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), warning that the issues threaten the agency’s ability to serve young South Africans. The union stated that reports presented to Parliament point to financial mismanagement, irregular procurement processes and ongoing leadership
The Western Cape High Court is hearing President Cyril Ramaphosa’s urgent application to halt Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment process while he challenges the findings of the independent panel into the Phala Phala matter. The outcome could have significant implications for parliamentary oversight and constitutional accountability. Executive Secretary of the Council
Escalating tensions in the Middle East have spread to the Arabian Peninsula after the Supreme Political Council-led Yemeni Armed Forces claimed responsibility for missile and drone strikes targeting Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport. Ansar Allah say the attack was carried out in retaliation for a strike on Sanaa International Airport.
Chief Justice Mandisa Maya says South Africa’s judiciary is under severe strain, warning that judicial independence remains unfinished business. Speaking at the Judiciary Conference, Maya highlighted the growing challenges facing the courts, including underfunding, staff shortages and mounting case backlogs. She said these issues continue to place significant pressure on
By Ragheema Mclean Renewed calls are mounting for South Africa’s Old Age Grant to be increased from R2,400 to R5,000 a month, as civil society organisations warn that the current grant is no longer enough to meet the basic needs of millions of elderly South Africans. The issue has gained
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.
