A week of brutal attacks on children across Cape Town has left at least six young victims dead or critically injured, prompting outrage from communities and civil organisations. Among them was nine-year-old Zechariah Matthee, killed during a mass shooting in Rocklands, Mitchells Plain last week. Two young adults, aged 25
The Western Cape has recorded 28 fatalities in 21 crashes between 1 and 7 December, with pedestrians once again emerging as the most vulnerable group on the province’s roads. Of the 28 people who died, 12 were pedestrians, making them the single largest group affected. The remaining fatalities include 10
Ward 56 residents are calling for a strong public turnout as the man accused of killing 15-year-old Alnika Mitchell returns to the Cape Town Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 10 December 2025. The community is urging supporters to gather outside Court 16 from 8am with placards, demanding no bail and justice
The African National Congress (ANC) enters the second day of its National General Council with a controversial proposal to clamp down on vote-buying taking centre stage. The motion, which seeks to eliminate the long-criticised practice of distributing money or gifts during leadership contests, has reignited debate over internal democracy, factional
The Department of Home Affairs has announced the withdrawal of the 90-day visa-free entry for Palestinian nationals holding ordinary passports. According to the department, the decision follows findings by national intelligence agencies of deliberate and sustained misuse of the exemption, which prompted a recommendation for its cancellation. Home Affairs Minister
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s public procurement system needs deep and urgent reform if the country is to root out widespread misconduct and corruption. Addressing the ANC’s 5th National General Council in Boksburg on Monday, the President said work is already under way, with National Treasury preparing to implement
The City of Cape Town Council has granted in-principle approval for the procurement of two major water projects: the Faure New Water Scheme (FNWS) and the Paarden Eiland Desalination Plant. This forms part of the City’s New Water Programme (NWP), which aims to diversify water sources and enhance long-term water
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the ANC’s 5th National General Council (NGC), currently underway in Boksburg, will play a decisive role in confronting South Africa’s challenges and in redefining the movement’s direction. He noted that the principles of the National Democratic Revolution now face “new complexities”, calling for greater ideological clarity,
By Mogamat Amén Strydom As thousands of families prepare to flock to Cape Town’s beaches for the festive season, the city is once again rolling out its flagship child-safety initiative: the Identikidz programme. Speaking to VOC News, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Francine Higham, expressed that
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.
