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George Building Collapse ‘Could Have Been Avoided’, Says Public Works Minister

Ragheema Mclean 21 July 2025

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has confirmed that the tragic building collapse in George—which claimed 34 lives and injured 28 others in May 2024—could have been prevented. Releasing the official findings into the disaster, Macpherson said the incident exposed serious deficiencies in South Africa’s building and regulatory oversight

Police investigates assault case linked to Camps Bay Jeep Track attack

Aneeqa Du Plessis 21 July 2025

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that Camps Bay police have opened an assault case for further investigation following a brutal attack on a woman earlier this month along the Jeep Track in Camps Bay. According to police spokesperson Anelisiwe Manyana, officers responded to a report of an

NEFSA Calls for National E-Hailing Strike Over Ongoing Exploitation by App-Based Companies

Ragheema Mclean 21 July 2025

The National E-hailing Federation of South Africa (NEFSA) has renewed its call for government intervention amid growing frustration among e-hailing drivers over alleged exploitation by multinational app-based companies. NEFSA has announced a national shutdown in response to persistent concerns from operators who claim they are being marginalised, while companies continue

More South Africans weigh up semigration to cut living costs

Ragheema Mclean 21 July 2025

Semigration—the growing trend of relocating within a country for a better quality of life or improved economic opportunity—continues to influence where South Africans choose to live and work. However, a recent VOC News social media poll revealed divided public sentiment on the idea of relocating purely to cut costs. On

EFF slams Police, IPID, and Secretariat budgets in NCOP debate

Aneeqa Du Plessis 18 July 2025

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) National Council of Provinces member Virgil Gericke has rejected the Budget Votes for the Police, the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), and the Civilian Secretariat Budget, describing them as a reward for failure and corruption. Gericke stated that the leadership of the South African Police Service

Expert questions recently announced lifestyle audit of Ministers

Daanyaal Matthews 18 July 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa has promised that lifestyle audits of his cabinet will take place. While audits were made mandatory by the President in 2021, no fruitful results were showcased, leading to queries on the authenticity of the President’s intentions. In an interview with VOC News, Angelo Fick, the director of

Tiffany Meek pleads not guilty in son, Jayden-Lee Meek’s murder

Aneeqa Du Plessis 18 July 2025

Tiffany Meek, the mother of the slain 11-year-old boy, Jayden-Lee Meek, pleaded not guilty to murder during her appearance in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court on Friday. The case is set to return to court on Monday. Jayden-Lee, a Grade 5 student, allegedly died from blunt force trauma and was found

Parliament committees call for an ad hoc committee to investigate Kwazulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwananzi’s allegations

Aneeqa Du Plessis 17 July 2025

By Rachel Mohamed The Parliamentary Committees on Police and Justice have called for the establishment of an ad hoc committee to investigate allegations that criminal elements have infiltrated both the police force and the judiciary. Additionally, Parliament has requested access to the preliminary reports from the Judicial Commission of Inquiry

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