Two suspects, aged 36 and 43, were arrested in Khayelitsha on Monday, for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. “Members of the Maitland Flying Squad were patrolling in the area when they were approached by a complainant who had just escaped an attempted robbery on Mew Way bridge,” said
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the arrest of over 13,000 suspects in the past week as part of a nationwide crackdown on serious crimes, including murder, attempted murder, and drug-related offenses. Among those arrested, 222 individuals were taken into custody for rape—highlighting SAPS’ intensified focus on tackling
By Rachel Mohamed The Imam Gassan Solomon Foundation (IGSF) will officially launch a new biography titled The Echoes of Freedom: The Story of Imam Gassan Solomon, authored by Faseeg Manie. The book traces the extraordinary life and legacy of Imam Gassan Solomon — revered religious leader, political activist, and one
By Loushe J Gilbert The annual Kramat Festival is set to return this Easter weekend, taking place at the historic Faure Kramat. The event honours key figures in the history of Islam—particularly those who arrived in the Cape as political exiles or slaves and are believed to have played a
By Daanyaal Matthews The decision by United States President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, and other climate commitments, has subsequently led to the Just Energy Transition Partnership program (JETP) losing funding the North America state. This loss of funds has led to queries on the JETP’s future,
By Daanyaal Matthews Timothy Omotoso has been acquitted of 32 charges, ranging from rape to human trafficking, following a ruling by the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court. The decision has sparked outrage from civil activists and the National Prosecuting Authority’s National Director, Shamala Batohi, who stated that they
By Rachel Mohamed Parliament has officially voted on the national budget, passing it by a narrow margin. Among the most contentious elements is a proposed 0.5% increase in VAT, which has sparked significant political backlash. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has labelled the move a betrayal of the public, while ActionSA
After the successful “Football for Humanity” festival in February 2024, the Sports Stepping Stone (SSS) Foundation has announced plans to take legal action against the South African Football Association (SAFA) Cape Town (CT) over the alleged failure to distribute funds to Palestinians as originally agreed. The SSS Foundation told VOC
By Kouthar Sambo Residents of Salt River launched a picket at the opening of a cannabis shop next to Royal Cafe on Albert Road . This comes as residents share sentiments of fighting off the scourge of drug abuse in the area. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show on Friday,
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.
