President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on police to leave no stone unturned in investigating the deaths of at least eight women whose bodies have been found across the East Rand in Gauteng. Police have not confirmed whether the cases are linked, but investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding each death.
Criminal charges against suspended National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola have been withdrawn following a review of the controversial R228-million Medicare24 tender case. Masemola had been charged with allegedly contravening the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), alongside broader corruption proceedings linked to the tender. However, following a review of the evidence,
The escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen is raising concerns far beyond the Middle East, with economists warning that disruptions to key shipping routes could push up oil prices, transport costs and inflation. Director and Chief Economist at Econometrix, Dr Azar Jammine, stated that the conflict threatens two of
By Oyisa George Charges against National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola over the Medicare24 SAPS health tender are set to be withdrawn following a review by the National Director of Public Prosecutions, Adv Andy Mothibi. Masemola was charged by the Independent Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) with alleged violations of the
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane Higher Education Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim is calling for student safety to extend beyond university campuses to include transport routes, accommodation and surrounding areas. Speaking at a national summit at UWC, he urged universities, municipalities and law enforcement to work together to address gender-based violence, harassment,
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane Civil society groups have lodged an appeal against the City of Cape Town’s approval for US technology company Equinix to build a hyperscale data centre at King Air Industria. The Housing Assembly and Foxglove argue that the development could put additional pressure on the city’s water
As the countdown to the 4 November Local Government Elections continues, VOC’s Meet the Mayors puts the spotlight on another candidate vying to lead the City of Cape Town. This week, the focus is on Patriotic Alliance mayoral candidate Cheslyn Daniels, who outlined his vision for the city and the
With just one month to go before the matric final exams, more than 71,000 learners across the Western Cape are entering the final stretch of their school careers. With pressure to perform and expectations from parents and learners themselves, educational psychologist Dr Yusuf Lalkhen says stress during this period is
The Cape Family Research Forum (CFRF) is encouraging communities to reconnect with their ancestral roots this Heritage Day through a community outreach initiative in Cape Town. The organisation will host a genealogy information stall on 24 September from 10 am to 4:30 pm, where members of the public can meet
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.
