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Housing Activists Warn High Costs Could Undermine Cape Town’s Affordable Housing Plans

Aneeqa Du Plessis 5 October 2026

By Odwa Mkentane Housing activists are raising concerns over the City of Cape Town’s plans to provide affordable housing in well-located areas, warning that high rates, service costs and small housing units could still exclude poor and working-class communities. They are calling for greater transparency, meaningful community participation and the

Fuel prices set to surge above R30 a litre

Aneeqa Du Plessis 5 October 2026

By Ragheema Mclean South African motorists are facing another major fuel price increase, with petrol expected to rise above R30 a litre for the first time. The latest data from the Central Energy Fund points to an increase of around R3.29 a litre for 95 unleaded petrol, while lower-sulphur diesel

MEET THE MAYORS | AL Jama-ah puts infrastructure at centre of first 90 days

Aneeqa Du Plessis 5 October 2026

By Ragheema Mclean Al Jama-ah mayoral candidate Advocate Shameemah Salie says infrastructure and basic service delivery would be among her key priorities during her first 90 days in office, if elected mayor of Cape Town. Speaking on VOC Breakfast’s Meet the Mayors series ahead of the November local government elections,

Tensions Rise Between SA and US Over Diplomatic Conduct

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 5 October 2026

The United States Ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell has accused International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola of insulting him, amid growing tensions between Pretoria and Washington. Bozell’s comments follow a third diplomatic demarche issued against him last week. Lamola expressed concern over the ambassador’s remarks that the

Western Cape Honours Teachers on World Teachers’ Day

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 5 October 2026

The Western Cape is honouring teachers on World Teachers’ Day, with October declared Teacher Appreciation Month. The provincial Education Department is urging learners, parents and communities to recognise the contribution teachers make to education and society. Western Cape Education MEC Jaco Londt praised national award winners Mthobi Fihla, Danielle Bosch

George Galloway praises South Africa’s ICJ case against Israel

Aneeqa Du Plessis 2 October 2026

By Oyisa George Internationally renowned speaker and UK politician George Galloway has praised South Africa’s decision to bring a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, saying the country had shown “courage and moral fibre” in doing so. Galloway is in South Africa as part of his People

SAHUC to refund Hajj registration fees to eligible pilgrims

Aneeqa Du Plessis 2 October 2026

By Ragheema Mclean The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) has announced that it will refund Hajj registration fees to eligible pilgrims who have not yet performed Hajj. The decision applies to pilgrims who paid the registration fee between November 2016 and September 2025. SAHUC says the registration fees

Yvonne Ridley calls for greater protection of Masjid al-Aqsa

Aneeqa Du Plessis 2 October 2026

By Ragheema Mclean British journalist and prominent Palestinian cause advocate Yvonne Ridley has called for greater efforts to protect Masjid al-Aqsa, describing the mosque as a central responsibility for Muslims around the world. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, Ridley reflected on her personal connection to Palestine and the significance of Al-Aqsa,

Seven Leopards Return to West Coast After 170 Years

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 1 October 2026

Seven leopards have returned to South Africa’s West Coast after disappearing from the region for around 170 years, marking a significant development for conservation efforts. The first confirmed sighting in the West Coast National Park was captured on camera last year, following years of evidence that leopards were gradually returning

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