Following reports of unknown individuals burning copper cable along the canal on the M5 highway near the MSC shipping yard on Friday, the Law Enforcement Metals Theft Unit responded and detected two men at the scene. “As they moved closer, they saw a large amount of copper cable that was
A shuttle transporting students to the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) was involved in a collision with a bus from Golden Arrow Bus Services in District Six on Friday morning, leaving several people injured. The 65-seater shuttle was travelling from the Bellville Campus to the District Six Campus, carrying
Cape Town is facing increased pressure on its water supply as an intense heatwave drives temperatures up to 42 degrees Celsius. City officials have warned that water restrictions could be introduced earlier than expected if consumption continues to rise. Dam levels in the metro currently stand at 51.8%, which is
President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured Parliament that the recommendations of the Madlanga Commission, which is investigating corruption, political interference, and criminality in South Africa’s criminal justice system, will be implemented. Speaking in the National Assembly, he said legal processes are already underway to hold those implicated accountable. “Now people want
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has summoned the United States ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, regarding what it characterized as “undiplomatic remarks.” According to recent reports, the remarks include comments he made about SA’s Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policies and Expropriation Act. A political
The Western Cape Government has allocated R285.8 billion over the next three years, with R93.5 billion set aside for the 2026/27 financial year. Western Cape MEC of Finance, Deidré Baartman, tabled the 2026/27 Provincial Budget in Parliament on Thursday. The budget, themed “Delivering Growth with Discipline and Care”, focuses on
The National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Andy Mothibi, has outlined the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) priorities in tackling organised crime, corruption, gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), violent crime, cybercrime, and strengthening asset recovery. Mothibi briefed the media on Thursday on the NPA’s strategic priorities for the 2026/27 financial year.
Trade-enabling infrastructure across Africa is showing steady improvement, alongside rising business confidence and stronger macroeconomic stability in key markets. This is according to Standard Bank’s latest Africa Trade Barometer, which surveyed 10 countries, including South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana. The report highlights gains across major infrastructure areas such as
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says US Ambassador to South Africa Brent Bozell has expressed regret over remarks in which he dismissed a South African court ruling on the “Kill the Boer” chant. International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola confirmed that Bozell had been summoned by the department
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.
