The Department of Home Affairs has stated that it has expanded its partnership with the banking sector, with 203 bank branches now offering Smart ID card replacement services nationwide. Minister Leon Schreiber said the rollout has significantly improved access, increasing availability of Smart ID services by 73% within just three
Residents of Hanover Park have voiced growing concerns over what they describe as deteriorating housing conditions and delayed responses to maintenance complaints, claiming some issues have remained unresolved for years. Among those raising concerns is resident Nadiya Braaf, who said structural problems affecting homes and walkways have persisted despite repeated
By Odwa Mkentane The Acting Minister of Police, Dr Firoz Cachalia, assessed SAPS readiness on Tuesday ahead of the planned national march by the March and March group. He said the province is generally well prepared and noted that, compared to KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, there has been less
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says more than 3.3 million voters are registered in the Western Cape and is encouraging eligible citizens who have not yet registered, as well as voters who have recently moved, to update their details during the voter registration drive. IEC Provincial Electoral Officer Michael Hendrickse
Residents in parts of Cape Town continue to face electricity disruptions as Eskom works to clear a growing fault restoration backlog in areas including Delft and Khayelitsha. The state-owned enterprise (SOE) has reported that a surge in vandalism, theft, and illegal electricity connections is hindering their restoration efforts. According to
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has accepted a medical affidavit from Medicare24 CEO Mike van Wyk, leading to the postponement of his scheduled testimony. Van Wyk is accused of improper involvement in law enforcement-related matters and alleged tender irregularities involving businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police deputy
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says government is fully prepared to maintain peace and stability ahead of anticipated developments linked to 30 June (March of March anti-immigration protest National Shutdown). Speaking after a high-level security briefing, Cachalia confirmed that police have intensified operational readiness across all provinces, with increased deployments
Suspended KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Lesetja Senona has raised concerns over what his legal team describes as unfair treatment at the Madlanga Commission, arguing that he has been repeatedly denied access to key information needed to properly respond to allegations. His counsel, Dali Mpofu, questioned the scope of some of the
By Odwa Mkentane The Public Servants Association (PSA) has raised serious concerns regarding the unsafe and deteriorating conditions at Moretele Office Park in the North West. Despite repeated reports of health and safety hazards, the Department of Public Works has allegedly failed to address these issues, placing employees at risk
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.
