As South Africa prepares to mark Freedom Day, the National Shelter Movement of South Africa is urging renewed reflection on what freedom truly means in a society still grappling with high levels of gender-based violence and femicide. The organisation says many survivors continue to face barriers in accessing safety, justice,
As the world marks World Book Day, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape has launched the #OnWednesdaysWeRead campaign, aimed at building a stronger culture of reading across communities. The initiative encourages individuals, schools, and organisations to set aside time every Wednesday to read, making the
South Africa’s apex court, the Constitutional Court of South Africa, has clarified the powers of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), ruling that its directives are not legally binding. In its judgment, the court confirmed that while the commission plays a critical watchdog role, it must approach the courts
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) said the government’s failure to introduce a strong stimulus package, along with cuts to the Presidential Employment Programme, is undermining efforts to address unemployment. The federation argues that while funding has been allocated to certain public services and infrastructure projects, it is
Annual consumer price inflation (CPI) increased marginally to 3.1% in March 2026, up from 3.0% in February, with housing and utilities continuing to be the main contributors to inflation. According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), food prices also contributed, alongside increased costs for insurance and financial services. However, several
A robotics and coding club from Erica Primary School in Belhar is appealing for financial and logistical support as it prepares to compete on the international stage in Australia later this year. The RC Squared Robotics and Coding Club has qualified for the First LEGO League Asia Pacific Championship, which
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it is comfortably ahead of schedule with technical preparations for the upcoming local government elections. The commission has been allocated just over R3.1 billion for the 2026/27 financial year but expects to spend about R4.7 billion, leaving a projected shortfall of R1.6 billion. This
A 45-year-old suspected drug dealer is expected to appear in the Bellville Magistrates’ Court following a major drug bust in Delft on Monday, where police seized mandrax tablets valued at more than R2.7 million. According to police spokesperson FC van Wyk, officers were conducting stop-and-search operations in Buczane Street, N2
Concerns are mounting over increasing gang activity in schools, particularly in vulnerable communities across the Cape Flats, where incidents are beginning to spill onto school grounds and disrupt learning environments. Experts warn that the growing presence of gangs is placing both learners and educators at risk, while also undermining the
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.
