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Police investigate alleged firearm incident involving Bitou deputy mayor

Oyisa George 22 December 2025

Police in Kwanokuthula, Plettenberg Bay are investigating an alleged incident of pointing of a firearm involving the Bitou Municipality’s Deputy Mayor, Nokuzola Kolwapi, after a video circulated on social media. The incident is believed to have taken place on Sajini Street on Sunday. Kwanokuthula police confirmed that officers visited the

Cape Town Boosts Sewer Cleaning Ahead of Summer

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 22 December 2025

The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate stated that it has intensified sewer cleaning operations across the metro ahead of the peak summer season. This programme began in July 2025 and is focused on strengthening the city’s sewer infrastructure and reducing the risk of blockages and overflows during

Hanover Park Activist Calls for Action After Teen Killed in Shooting

Ragheema Mclean 20 December 2025

Hanover Park community activist Yaseen Johaar has raised serious concerns following a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a 16-year-old boy on Thursday evening. According to police, the teenager was rushed to hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound to the chest, but was declared dead on arrival. A second

Community in Shock After Death of Six-Year-Old in Cafda

Ragheema Mclean 20 December 2025

The community of Cafda and surrounding areas is reeling after the discovery of a six-year-old boy’s body at a home on Ensor Street on Friday. The child had been reported missing by his father on Thursday morning, prompting a police search of the residence. Speaking to VOC News, Nicola Small,

Second suspect arrested in Alnika Mitchell murder case

Oyisa George 19 December 2025

A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of 14-year-old Alnika Mitchell in Kensington. The 23-year-old suspect is expected to appear at the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Monday. “He was arrested on Thursday on charges of murder and attempted murder,” said police spokesperson Wesley Twigg. The

Six-year-old boy found dead in Steenberg home

Oyisa George 19 December 2025

A six-year-old boy was tragically found dead in a washing machine at his home in Steenberg on Friday morning. The child’s father reported him missing to the police, who accompanied him to the house to search for the boy. “The investigation led our members to a washing machine where the

Ad Hoc Committee Inquiry into Corruption Set to Release Report Next Year

Ragheema Mclean 19 December 2025

Since October, Members of Parliament serving on an Ad Hoc Committee have been investigating serious allegations of corruption, including claims that criminal syndicates may be operating in collusion with senior politicians and government officials. The inquiry gained momentum following the appearance of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as

VOC Launches Annual Stationery Drive with Rahmaniyeh Primary School

Ragheema Mclean 19 December 2025

Team VOC has officially launched its Stationery Drive for the 2026 academic year, with Rahmaniyeh Primary School located in District Six named as this year’s beneficiary. The cherished annual campaign aims to equip learners in the local community with essential stationery, ensuring they start the school year prepared, confident, 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.

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