South Africa’s official unemployment rate rose from 32.1% to 32.9% in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest data released by Stats SA. Of particular concern is the persistently high youth unemployment rate, which remains at an alarming 45.5%—a critical issue that threatens both social stability and long-term
The Lavender Hill community is reeling in shock following a resurgence of gang-related violence that has left residents living in fear. On Wednesday night (14 May), a 37-year-old man was shot and killed along Chapel Road. His body was found on the pavement with gunshot wounds to the head. Police
The Western Cape Department of Education (WCED) has reminded parents that the deadline for late online applications for Grade R, 1, and 8 placements for the 2026 school year is this Friday, 16 May. To date, the department has received over 8,600 late applications, bringing the total number of submissions
Humanitarian aid organisation Gift of the Givers has been inundated with calls for assistance after nine of the eleven wards in Knysna were left with little to no access to water. Gift of the Givers spokesperson Ali Sably said some wards have been without water for almost a month. “Gift
Today marks Nakba Day (15 May), a sombre anniversary for Palestinians, commemorating 77 years since the mass displacement of 1948. This year’s observance comes amid severe devastation in Gaza, where families remain under relentless bombardment, cut off from humanitarian aid, and struggling to survive. Gaza’s health authorities reported that over
A 53-year-old suspect is expected to appear in the Mitchells Plain Magistrate’s Court on Thursday on charges of attempted murder. Police spokesperson FC van Wyk said the suspect was arrested for allegedly pranking a 17-year-old into drinking liquid from a cool drink bottle that contained acid at Mitchell’s Butchery in
The Bishop Lavis community will host a prayer service this Sunday to draw attention to the high levels of crime in the area. The service aims to bring hope to residents who are currently experiencing a deep sense of hopelessness and despair. Bishop Lavis Crime Prevention Forum (BLCPF) spokesperson Graham
Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has apologised for the unexpected return of loadshedding on Tuesday, 13 May, but said he remains confident that South Africa can still experience loadshedding-free winter. Eskom implemented Stage 2 loadshedding during evening peak hours between 4pm and 10pm, which is expected to continue until
Local authorities have confirmed that a 51-year-old man is expected to appear in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday on charges of rape. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg said the possibility of additional charges being added has not been ruled out. This follows an incident earlier this week in which a
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.
