National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi has firmly denied claims that she misrepresented the role of her adviser, David Broughton, in the high-profile Cato Manor racketeering case and matters involving former Crime Intelligence head Richard Mdluli. Batohi faced intense questioning during the Nkabinde inquiry, which is assessing the
The Grassy Park community is set to engage the City of Cape Town on the planned expansion of the Klip Road Cemetery. Residents are encouraged to attend the public meeting on Thursday, 11 December 2025, at Isaac Jacobs Hall from 6pm to 7:30pm. Ward 65 Councillor Donovan Nelson will outline
The City of Cape Town has unveiled a new high-tech, off-grid toilet system for residents of the OR Tambo Informal Settlement in Khayelitsha, marking a significant step toward improving sanitation in underserved communities. The installation features 27 full-flush toilets housed in three refurbished 12-metre shipping containers, offering a cleaner, more
The alleged killer of 14-year-old Alnika Mitchell has had his court matter postponed to next Thursday. The 35-year-old, Milosh Basson, made a brief appearance at the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. He faces six charges, including the murder of Alnika, who was shot in the yard of her Kensington
As the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children draws to a close on Wednesday the Department of Social Development said that the newly declared national-disaster status of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) will help broaden support for survivors through improved shelter services, safe spaces, counselling,
Western Cape police said a coordinated effort between SAPS units and Cape Town Metro Police led to the successful recovery of stolen goods following a hijacking in Manenberg on Tuesday. The incident occurred around 08:00, when a Toyota Hino truck was hijacked in the Manenberg area. Metro Police assisted SAPS
Concerns over roadside crime in Cape Town have intensified following the fatal stabbing of a 64-year-old woman during a smash-and-grab attack near Jakes Gerwel Drive, an area anti-crime groups have long labelled a hotspot. The victim was targeted in what community organisations say is part of a growing trend of
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has issued an urgent warning to new, unemployed and substitute teachers after a concerning scam surfaced, falsely offering candidates permanent teaching positions in exchange for payment. According to WCED spokesperson Bronagh Hammond, several schools have reported incidents in recent weeks involving fraudulent WhatsApp messages
By Kouthar Sambo Following the withdrawal of the visa exemption for Palestinians who landed in South Africa in November last month, reports stated that the 90-day visa exemption for ordinary Palestinian passport holders has been withdrawn. Meanwhile, legal experts have convened to assess the current legal standing of the situation
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.
