Concerns are mounting over increasing gang activity in schools, particularly in vulnerable communities across the Cape Flats, where incidents are beginning to spill onto school grounds and disrupt learning environments. Experts warn that the growing presence of gangs is placing both learners and educators at risk, while also undermining the
The recent tragic road rage incident that unfolded in Emmarentia, Johannesburg, serves as a reminder for South Africans to reassess their approaches to conflict resolution. On Sunday, an altercation between two drivers escalated into a shooting. Reports indicate that a female passenger allegedly took a gun from one of the
In response to recent reports of three smash-and-grab incidents along the N1 near Jakes Gerwel Drive, Councillor Emre Uygun advised motorists to exercise increased caution when travelling on this route. Uygun explained that although there are currently no confirmed attacks, an incident occurred on Jakes Gerwel Drive near the footbridge
The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court has postponed the case against National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola to 13 May, as the State moves to consolidate his matter with that of businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and his co-accused in a R360 million police tender case. Prosecutors told the court that investigations are at
Mop-up operations are underway across parts of the Western Cape following heavy rainfall that caused flooding and disruption over the weekend. In Dunoon, the City of Cape Town says flooding impacts were worsened in the Silverleaf Street area due to illegal structures built over key stormwater and sewer infrastructure. Mayoral
Foot and Mouth Disease Response South Africa says urgent private-sector involvement is needed to speed up the procurement and distribution of vaccines amid the ongoing livestock outbreak. The group is calling for support to secure and deliver 14 million vaccine doses required to contain the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, warning
A fatal road rage incident in Emmarentia over the weekend, which left one man dead and two others injured, has once again raised alarm over growing aggression on South Africa’s roads. The incident reportedly began as an altercation between two drivers on Sunday, which escalated into a shooting. A female
The City of Cape Town has begun rolling out nearly 18,500 flu vaccines across its clinics ahead of the winter season, as health authorities warn of a rise in influenza cases. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases has already flagged an increase in flu cases, with clinics expected to have
Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has extended the public comment period on the draft History Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) for Grades 4 to 12 by 30 days, citing heightened public interest. The curriculum review process dates back to 2015, when a ministerial task team was appointed by
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.
