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Illegal Immigration Crisis in South Africa ‘Spiralling Out of Control’, Say Experts

Ragheema Mclean 20 May 2025

Mounting concerns have been raised over South Africa’s immigration system, with warnings that unchecked and undocumented migration is fueling lawlessness, straining public services, and deepening social tensions. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, Richard Eiberg, founder of the Eiberg Immigration Consultancy, said the country is facing a longstanding and deeply entrenched immigration

Seven minors arrested for assault

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 20 May 2025

Seven teenagers accused of assaulting another teenager in Johannesburg are set to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court for a preliminary inquiry on Monday. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the suspects were arrested after a video went viral on social media, showing the victim being assaulted by

Cold weather conditions expected from Tuesday

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 20 May 2025

Cape Town residents woke up to a cold and windy Tuesday morning as a cold front moved across parts of the country, following alerts issued by the South African Weather Service. Forecaster Telokelo Chiloane had warned that rainfall was expected by late Tuesday afternoon. “The southern parts of the country

Knysna remains without water supply

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 20 May 2025

Humanitarian aid organisation Gift of the Givers (GOTG) has confirmed that the Knysna area remains without water. The organisation noted that the situation has worsened, with residents barricading streets with burning tyres. One of their vehicles was also stoned during the unrest. Regional Manager for GOTG, Mario Ferreira, said such

WC educator sentenced to life imprisonment for raping student

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 20 May 2025

Please note: The following content contains sensitive material and may be distressing to some readers.   An educator in the Western Cape, Jeremy Claasen, will spend the rest of his life behind bars for raping a minor during school hours. According to the State, Claasen groomed the victim before assaulting

The presidential office says President Ramaphosa is prepared to restore ties with the US

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 20 May 2025

In an effort to mend relations between the two nations, the Presidency says President Cyril Ramaphosa is looking forward to a productive meeting with his United States (US) counterpart, Donald Trump, on Wednesday. The President arrived in Washington, DC on Monday, accompanied by four ministers—John Steenhuisen, Parks Tau, Ronald Lamola,

Suspects arrested for attempted robbery in Observatory

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 20 May 2025

Members of the public alerted patrolling law enforcement officers to an attempted street robbery in the Observatory area on Monday, resulting in the arrest of four individuals. City Law Enforcement spokesperson Wayne Dyason confirmed that the informant provided a description of both the suspects and their vehicle. “The officers spotted

Finance Minister to deliver Budget Speech this Wednesday

Daanyaal Matthews 19 May 2025

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to deliver his budget speech this coming Wednesday for the third time.  Previous attempts at passing the budget vote were hindered by internal friction within the Government of National Unity (GNU), where the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA) clashed over

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