The Department of Health says a social gathering in Cape Town has been linked to a cluster of Mpox infections in the Western Cape. Health spokesperson Foster Mohale says almost all of those who have tested positive for Mpox had attended the same event within the past four weeks. The
By Saara Samie The Hollywood African Connection Film Festival (HACC) returns to Cape Town from 30 October to 2 November for its third edition, showcasing a selection of African and Middle Eastern films that are often not easily accessible to international audiences, alongside a programme of filmmaking masterclasses. The selection
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane Students from various schools, including Strand, Somerset West, and Halderberg, attended a Strand Moslem Female section career day on Saturday at Iqrah Hall in Strand. A number of career stalls were on display, including Stellenbosch University, the University of Western Cape, Metro Police, the South African
Golden Arrow Bus Services will increase selected cash fares by an average of 4.5% from 28 September. The fare adjustment will mainly affect off-peak cash fares, while most peak cash fares will remain unchanged. Gold Card multi-journey tickets will also remain unchanged, with some tickets offering discounts of up to
Water restrictions could be on the cards in Cape Town as dam levels continue to decline. Dam levels are currently at around 75.5 percent, down 16.7 percentage points compared with the same period last year. The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Zahid Badrodien, says there is currently
By Oyisa George The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has opened applications for the 2027 academic year, with the deadline set for 31 October 2026. Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela made the announcement during a media briefing on Friday, saying changes had been introduced to improve the
By Staff reporter Reverend Mawande Lugongolo of the Rev Lugongolo Foundation says sexual violence remains a serious concern that requires conversations across communities, regardless of gender. His comments follow the alleged kidnapping and rape of an e-hailing driver, who was rescued by police in Heathfield after his family was allegedly
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane Police are yet to determine the motive for the shooting of three adults in Makhaza on Wednesday. Three men were shot dead inside a car in Khayelitsha when a fellow passenger pulled out a gun and opened fire. Police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk says Provincial
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane Members of the Simunye Women Workers Forum have returned to the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court, demanding justice for a woman who was allegedly raped at her workplace in 2024. The trial has reportedly been delayed several times, with the organisation raising concerns about how the case has
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.
