The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that a three-month-old baby has died following a shooting in Yellowwood Street, Bonteheuwel, on Friday morning. Police spokesperson Joseph Swartbooi said Bishop Lavis detectives are pursuing leads to track down the suspects responsible for the infant’s death and the attempted murder of
After decades as a cornerstone of Cape Town’s cultural and community calendar, the Voice of the Cape (VOC) Summer Festival will not continue in its current format. The station confirmed that the festival, which has long been synonymous with community, trade, and social connection, is set to be reimagined. VOC
The Western Cape E-hailing Association is demanding a public apology from provincial Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile, accusing him of showing a lack of urgency in dealing with crimes against e-hailing operators. According to the association’s deputy general secretary, Yusuf Moalim, e-hailing drivers are frequently targeted by violent crime but receive
Postbank has moved to reassure millions of South Africans who rely on its Black Cards and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Gold Cards that their social grants will continue to be paid securely and on time. This follows widespread concern sparked by false reports that Postbank’s master services
By Rachel Mohamed In this week’s African Mirror, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Yokohama, Japan, which began on Wednesday (20 August 2025) and will run until August 22nd. The conference theme is “Co-creating Innovative Solutions with Africa.” The formation of TICAD
By Rachel Mohamed The third day of legal proceedings at the Constitutional Court, where the Competition Commission has brought some of the country’s top banks and their international counterparts, around 17 foreign banks, to trial on charges of bank collusion to manipulate the US dollar-rand exchange rate. This appeal seeks
Police have launched a manhunt following a deadly shooting in Portlands, Mitchells Plain, on Wednesday evening that left two people dead. SAPS spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk confirmed that Mitchells Plain police registered two counts of murder after an incident at Golden Gate, in the area around 18:53. “An unidentified
Cape Town has recorded over 30 murders in two months, many from mass shootings, renewing debate on whether South Africans should have easier access to firearms for protection. A recent VOC News poll shows that public opinion remains divided, with many questioning whether gun ownership would improve safety or worsen
The Madlanga Judicial Commission will begin hearings on corruption, interference, and criminality in South Africa’s justice system on 1 September. Commission chairperson, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, confirmed that the opening session will be open to the public at the Bridgette Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria, which will also serve as 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.
