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The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry says the U.S. continues to make “unreasonable demands”

Kouthar Sambo 12 May 2026

The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry says the U.S. continues to make “unreasonable demands”, noting that Iran’s response to the U.S. proposal, which was sent to Pakistan yesterday, “was not excessive”. U.S. President Donald Trump has criticised Iran’s reaction to Washington’s peace initiative as “totally unacceptable”. Speaking to VOC News,

Health Department Monitoring 90 Contacts Linked to Hantavirus Outbreak

Ragheema Mclean 12 May 2026

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says South Africa is working closely with the World Health Organization to trace contacts linked to the hantavirus outbreak connected to the cruise ship MV Hondius. The outbreak has claimed three lives, including a Dutch woman who died after arriving at OR Tambo International Airport. A

Western Cape Storm Death Toll Rises to Six as Flooding Cuts Off Worcester

Ragheema Mclean 12 May 2026

The confirmed storm-related death toll in the Western Cape has risen to six, while nearly 6,000 people have been left vulnerable as severe weather continues to batter the province with widespread flooding, evacuations, and infrastructure damage. Authorities say nearly 2,000 homes have been flooded or destroyed in informal settlements, including

Gift of the Givers on Standby for Weather Relief Mop-Up Operations

Kouthar Sambo 12 May 2026

Amid inclement weather conditions across the Metropole, the humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers (GOTG) has been on standby for mop-up operations, providing relief for those affected by the weather. GOTG’s Ali Sablay told VOC News that mass evacuations of about 400 residents are underway in the Breede Valley. “The

Western Cape schools to close on Tuesday amid severe weather warnings

Oyisa George 11 May 2026

All public schools in the Western Cape will be closed on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, following severe weather warnings and growing concerns over the safety of learners and teachers. The decision was announced by the Western Cape Education Department after consultations with the Provincial Disaster Management Centre and the South

One dead and one injured as uprooted trees and severe winds batter Cape Town

Oyisa George 11 May 2026

One person has died and another was injured on Monday after uprooted trees fell onto vehicles in separate incidents across Cape Town, as severe weather conditions continue to cause widespread disruption. The fatal incident occurred in Kenilworth, while a second motorist was injured in Parow under similar circumstances. Emergency services

Patricia Mashale claims that the detention of National Coloured Congress (NCC) leader Fadiel Adams and the searches of his associated properties were illegal

Kouthar Sambo 8 May 2026

Whistleblower Patricia Mashale claims that the detention of National Coloured Congress (NCC) leader Fadiel Adams and the searches of his associated properties were illegal and improper. Furthermore, she alleges that the officers who searched multiple locations and reportedly assaulted a minor while searching for Adams did not have any search

SAWS Issues Orange Level 6 Weather Warnings for Western Cape

Ragheema Mclean 8 May 2026

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an advisory warning of expected inclement weather across parts of the Western Cape from Sunday through to Tuesday. SAWS has issued an orange level 6 warning for disruptive rainfall, which could lead to flooding of roads, low-lying bridges, and both formal and

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