By Rachel Mohamed On Monday morning, protesters from the Gate 7 community blocked several major roads on Voortrekker Road near Maitland Cemetery in Cape Town, demanding improved delivery of basic services, including water, toilets, and electricity. The demonstration caused significant traffic disruptions in the area. Ward 56 Councillor Chesyln Steenberg
In response to ongoing violence and organised crime in the Cape Flats, Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia and Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis have announced the immediate establishment of a police station in Mfuleni. The city has provided 380 square metres of municipal office space to fast-track the project,
Opposition parties have welcomed the passing of the Immigration Amendment Bill in the National Assembly last week, describing it as a step toward greater fairness and accountability in immigration processes. The Bill introduces clear rules for detention, magistrate oversight, and child protection, ensuring that detained foreigners receive timely judicial review
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has announced that applications for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for the 2026 academic year will open on Tuesday (16 September), introducing a new simplified digital platform. Speaking to the media, Manamela said the revamped system is designed to expedite approvals
The human rights organisation Africa4Palestine released a statement strongly condemning the latest Israeli airstrike on Qatar. According to the group, the airstrike was “carried out with complete impunity and in blatant violation of international law.” “The attack, which targeted negotiators involved in mediation efforts, exposes the reckless disregard Israel has
The Western Cape Government has taken the extraordinary step of invoking Section 91 of the National Land Transport Act, a rarely used measure that empowers authorities to close public transport routes when violence spirals out of control. Several main taxi routes will be closed for 30 days starting on Wednesday,
By Rachel Mohamed Ethiopia has officially inaugurated Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), on the Blue Nile River. The dam’s construction has been contentious, with Egypt challenging its development given the shared dependency of Sudan and Egypt on the Nile River. Despite these contentions, its operation
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia and Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis have joined forces to address growing crime concerns in the city, with a particular focus on the lack of a police station in Mfuleni. During discussions, Hill-Lewis announced that the City of Cape Town had made 380 square metres
The Palestinian resistance group Hamas condemned the killing of Hamas officials who were part of the negotiating delegation in the Qatari capital, Doha. The resistance group labelled the move as a “blatant act of aggression and a flagrant violation of all international norms and laws.” “This crime represents an assault
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.
