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Families Call for Urgent Diplomatic Action After South Africans Detained in Gaza Aid Flotilla Interception

Ragheema Mclean 19 May 2026

Families of South African delegates detained by Israeli forces aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla are calling for urgent diplomatic intervention following their reported detention at sea. South African activist and humanitarian delegates Faeek Ariefdien and Faizel Moosa were among around 100 activists reportedly detained after Israeli forces intercepted the flotilla

Hajj Preparations Underway in Saudi Arabia as Pilgrims Arrive Ahead of 1447 Season

Ragheema Mclean 18 May 2026

Preparations for the 1447 Hajj season are now in full swing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with South African representatives on the ground overseeing arrangements for local pilgrims under the new Nusuk system. As the flow of hujaaj continues, attention remains on coordination efforts and how effectively services are

Taxi Fare Hikes Take Effect Across Western Cape

Ragheema Mclean 18 May 2026

The implementation of minibus taxi fare increases across the Western Cape took effect on Monday, with commuters now paying more for both local and long-distance travel. The hikes, ranging between R2 and R5 for local trips, have raised concern among commuters already grappling with the rising cost of living. The

Banyana Banyana Coach Names Strong Squad for Japan Friendlies ahead of WAFCON

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 15 May 2026

South Africa women’s national soccer team coach Desiree Ellis has named a 23-player squad for next month’s back-to-back international friendly matches against Japan women’s national football team. The away fixtures form part of the team’s preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The squad sees

Cape Town Seeks Funding Certainty for MyCiTi Expansion Plans

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 15 May 2026

The City of Cape Town has proposed a R4.7 billion operational budget for urban mobility in the new financial year beginning on 1 July. The budget includes more than R1.7 billion for the MyCiTi bus service and R1.9 billion for road maintenance and upgrades. Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility,

More Than 100 000 People Affected by Western Cape Storms as Relief Efforts Continue

Ragheema Mclean 15 May 2026

The City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre (DRMC) says teams are continuing mop-up and recovery operations following this week’s devastating cold fronts across the Western Cape. DRMC spokesperson Charlotte Powell said ongoing assessments have revealed the widespread impact of the severe weather. “Thus far, we can confirm that 31,709 dwellings and

Communities Around the World Mark 78 Years Since the Nakba

Ragheema Mclean 15 May 2026

Today marks 78 years since the Nakba, remembered by Palestinians as the “catastrophe” that led to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people from their homes in 1948 by Israeli forces. Observed annually on 15 May, Nakba Day is commemorated through marches, prayer gatherings, educational programmes, and renewed calls

Universities take Dental Technicians Council to court over prolonged training deadlock

Oyisa George 15 May 2026

Three South African universities have approached the High Court in Pretoria in a bid to resolve a long-running dispute with the South African Dental Technicians Council (SADTC) that has halted dental technology training programmes since 2019. The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), Durban University of Technology (DUT), and Tshwane

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.

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