Civil society organisations have expressed deep concern over the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) prolonged delays in releasing the country’s quarterly crime statistics. Originally expected in August, the data is now set for release in November, raising questions about transparency, accountability, and effective planning for community safety. Abie Isaacs, chairperson
The Department of Health, in partnership with the London School of Economics and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), will host a public panel discussion on Monday at the University of Pretoria. The event aims to explore strategies to accelerate universal health coverage and strengthen health security, two of the
Teaching is often hailed as one of the most rewarding professions, but in South Africa, educators are increasingly facing stress and burnout. From overcrowded classrooms and limited resources to administrative pressures and community challenges, many teachers are under immense strain, with some considering leaving the profession altogether. NAPTOSA Provincial Vice
The Cape Flats once again witnessed a violent weekend, with multiple fatal shootings leaving communities in shock. In Hanover Park, Philippi police are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder following a shooting on Sunday night, which left one man dead and another wounded. According to SAPS spokesperson Constable
Muizenberg police have launched murder investigations following two separate shooting incidents that claimed the lives of a woman and a man over the weekend. In the most recent incident, a 33-year-old woman was shot and killed, and another person injured, during a shooting in Frederick Street, Capricorn, on Sunday morning.
Documents reviewed by the United Nations (UN) Security Council indicate that British military gear has been discovered on Sudanese battlefields, utilized by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group facing genocide allegations. Small-arms target systems made in the UK and British-engineered engines for armoured personnel carriers have been found
VOC General Manager Abdul Aleem Gamza is taking on an extraordinary challenge a 770-kilometer run to raise support for Gaza, in partnership with local non-profit Empowering Eats. The initiative, now in its third year, aims to create awareness about the ongoing humanitarian crisis while raising funds for those in need.
The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) has called for tighter security measures and technological upgrades at correctional facilities following a violent stabbing incident at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre on Wednesday morning. The attack claimed the lives of two inmates and left two correctional officers injured. POPCRU provincial secretary, Mluleki
The Western Cape government has implemented a performance-based standards policy, which allows eligible heavy vehicles to carry larger payloads while improving safety and reducing road wear. Applications will be accepted online beginning November 1. According to Isaac Sileku, the Western Cape’s MEC for Mobility, the new policy replaces rigid size
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.
