President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved a 3.8% salary increase for the deputy president, ministers, deputy ministers, and parliamentarians—a move that has reignited public debate around political accountability and economic priorities. The increase, published in the Government Gazette, comes at a time when many South Africans are struggling with rising living
Premier Alan Winde has pledged to strengthen policing and improve safety in Kraaifontein following an oversight visit to the local police station in Cape Town. The visit forms part of a broader programme targeting high-crime precincts across the Western Cape. “The residents of Kraaifontein are understandably concerned and frustrated by
President Cyril Ramaphosa has responded to a spate of violent incidents across the Cape Flats that left at least 26 people dead over the weekend. In the latest incident, eight people were shot and killed, while two others were injured, during a mass shooting at the Marikana Informal Settlement in
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep sorrow over recent tragedies in South Africa, including the deaths of 26 people linked to violence on the Cape Flats over the weekend. He extended his condolences to the affected families and vowed that the government would take decisive action to protect citizens. Presidential
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate stated that the metro is still experiencing a spike in water usage, with daily consumption exceeding targets following the festive season. While water demand typically rises during the holidays, officials say the sustained high usage is concerning, particularly as the country
“Everything is gone — our home, our belongings, even my daughter’s school supplies,” said Naboewiya Parker, her voice trembling as she recounted the devastating fire that tore through Leiden Delft, on Saturday morning. The early-morning blaze destroyed two formal homes and four wood-and-iron structures, leaving 26 people including children without
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga has dismissed allegations that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s instructions regarding Exercise Will for Peace 2026 were ignored. The multinational naval exercise, conducted off Simon’s Town in Cape Town, included vessels from Iran, China, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates as part of South Africa’s BRICS maritime drills.
The Public Servants Association (PSA) has raised concerns over South Africa’s festive season road safety statistics, which recorded 1,172 accidents and 1,427 fatalities. PSA spokesperson Claude Naicker highlighted a sharp increase in alcohol-related incidents, with 8,561 of the 173,695 drivers tested found to be over the legal alcohol limit. “The
As South Africa enters 2026, the political environment is shifting amid sustained public pressure around governance, service delivery, and accountability. Following the turbulent 2024 elections, the year ahead is expected to test both political leadership and the country’s democratic institutions. From coalition stability and policy implementation to economic recovery and
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.
