A trio has been arrested in Cape Town in connection with a R14 million romance fraud and money-laundering scheme. The suspects — Asanda Dwesini (39), Nomphelo Fetman (32), and Shan Gabrelle Lewis (47) — appeared briefly in the Muizenberg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. They were taken into custody by the
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has moved to ensure that Muslim marriage officers are now recognised on the same basis as other religious marriage officers under the Marriage Act 25 of 1961. Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber said the change means Muslim marriage officers will no longer be
The City of Cape Town announced on Wednesday that the majority of homeowners can expect a reduction in property rates, despite significant increases in the most recent general valuation. Approximately 60% of households are expected to experience a reduction or no change in their municipal rates following the city’s announcement
Iran’s ambassador to South Africa, Mansour Shakib Mehr, has thanked South Africa for its continued support of the Islamic Republic. Speaking at a press conference hosted by the Cape Town Ulema Board, Mehr emphasised the importance of South Africa’s support, arguing that the country’s repeated statements of condemnation have assisted
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has confirmed that businessman Vusimusi Matlala did not send money to former Police Minister Bheki Cele, but instead to a third party. Mkhwanazi told Parliament’s ad hoc committee that the earlier claim arose from a data analysis error involving similar phone numbers, which caused confusion.
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola will return to Parliament on Tuesday to provide his final testimony and address the evidence presented up to this point before the ad hoc committee. Masemola previously testified in October, presenting evidence of his opposition to Minister Senzo Mchunu’s order to dissolve the Political Killings
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is pushing global oil prices above $100 per barrel (approximately R1 668), with further increases expected. North West University Business School economist and Extraordinary Professor at the University of the Western Cape, Professor Raymond Parsons, warns that South Africa’s heavy reliance on imported
Action Society has warned of an escalating cold case crisis in South Africa, expressing concern that stalled investigations, forensic delays, and inadequate communication are depriving victims’ families of answers. The organisation asserts that serious cases, including murders and child abuse, are losing momentum, thereby revealing systemic weaknesses within the criminal
A former member of the police’s Special Task Force has been identified as the alleged killer of a key witness who testified before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Matipandile Sotheni appeared in the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court facing six charges, including murder, following the fatal shooting of Marius van der Merwe
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.
