By Oyisa George The South African Police Service (SAPS) has responded to allegations made by residents of the Heritage Occupation in Cape Town’s city centre, disputing claims that one of the occupation’s leaders was unlawfully arrested during a series of police operations earlier this month. The response follows a previous
By Ragheema Mclean More than 1,000 suspects have been arrested in just three months since the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) was deployed to gang hotspots across the Western Cape as part of Operation Prosper. Authorities have described the operation as a success, confirming that 1,054 suspects have been
Questions are being raised about the significance and potential impact of a landmark court ruling in Sudan, where Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, better known as Hemedti, has been sentenced to death. A court sitting in the army-controlled city of Port Sudan convicted Hemedti of war crimes,
Residents of the Heritage Occupation on Hope Street in Cape Town’s city centre say they are living in fear following a series of police raids and arrests, alleging that officers have intimidated residents while they continue their fight for access to housing. The occupation, situated near District Six, has been
By Sheefah Irambona Girl Power Hour celebrates young women who are using their voices, talents and passions to make a positive impact in the world around them. At just 12 years old, Lienke Uys is already making a meaningful difference in her community. Whether she’s advocating for vulnerable children, supporting
ActionSA and the Democratic Alliance (DA) have called on Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie to provide a detailed explanation of the nearly R31 million spent on the department’s FIFA World Cup delegation and related programmes. The parties argue that South Africans deserve a full breakdown of how public
Western Cape police have offered a cash reward of up to R50,000 for information that could lead to the arrest of suspects responsible for the murder of a Ghanaian national who was killed last month, allegedly in connection with his refusal to pay a protection fee in Nyanga. According to
The Public Servants Association (PSA) has expressed concern over alleged governance failures at the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), warning that the issues threaten the agency’s ability to serve young South Africans. The union stated that reports presented to Parliament point to financial mismanagement, irregular procurement processes and ongoing leadership
The Western Cape High Court is hearing President Cyril Ramaphosa’s urgent application to halt Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment process while he challenges the findings of the independent panel into the Phala Phala matter. The outcome could have significant implications for parliamentary oversight and constitutional accountability. Executive Secretary of the Council
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.
