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Security company Zone Watch comes under criticism after its security guards allegedly assaulted a man walking in the street

Kouthar Sambo 9 April 2026

A widely circulated video reportedly shows Zone Watch security guards assaulting a man walking in the street. District Watch, a separate security company, was called to assist; however, despite public criticism, there is no indication that it was involved in the alleged incident. District Watch owner Pierre Gouws told VOC

Call for Public Access to Sex Offenders Register Gains Momentum

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 9 April 2026

Action Society has launched a national campaign urging the government to make the National Register for Sex Offenders publicly accessible, citing concerns over child safety and a lack of transparency. The organisation is also seeking clarity from the Department of Justice through a Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)

Constitutional Court Orders CPS to Repay R81.3 Million to SASSA

Ragheema Mclean 9 April 2026

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has welcomed a ruling by the Constitutional Court of South Africa ordering Cash Paymaster Services (CPS) to repay R81.3 million. The judgment relates to the nationwide social grant payment tender awarded to CPS, which was declared unlawful by the court in 2014. Despite

SANDF Member Shot Dead in Delft, Suspects Still at Large

Ragheema Mclean 9 April 2026

Detectives in Delft are investigating a case of murder following the fatal shooting of a member of the South African National Defence Force in Delft South on Wednesday evening. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg confirmed that preliminary investigations indicate the 37-year-old victim was off duty at the time of the incident

Cape Town is set to host the iconic Two Oceans Marathon this weekend

Kouthar Sambo 8 April 2026

Cape Town is set to host the iconic Two Oceans Marathon this weekend, renowned as the most beautiful race globally. Ethiopian athlete Kamil Suleiman, who has lived in Cape Town for nearly twenty years, stated that the Muslim community constitutes a significant portion of the running community. “If there are

Cape Town is set to host the iconic Two Oceans Marathon this weekend

Kouthar Sambo 8 April 2026

ActionSA Files Complaints Against Social Development Minister Over Undeclared Gifts

Oyisa George 8 April 2026

ActionSA has filed multiple complaints against Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe over allegedly undeclared luxury gifts reportedly received from Chinese officials. The party opened a criminal case at Cape Town Central Police Station, submitted a complaint to the Public Protector, and lodged a formal complaint with Parliament’s Ethics Committee on

SA Welcomes Breakthrough HIV Prevention Injection

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 8 April 2026

The Department of Health has welcomed the arrival of the first batch of Lenacapavir, a six-monthly injectable designed to prevent HIV infections. A total of 37,920 doses has been received, with the medication expected to play a key role in reducing new infections, particularly among high-risk groups. The rollout supports

Cabinet Approves Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection

Oyisa George 8 April 2026

Cabinet has approved the Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection, setting out the government’s plan to reform South Africa’s citizenship, migration, and refugee frameworks. The approval follows an extensive public consultation process across all nine provinces, which received thousands of submissions from stakeholders and members of the

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.

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