The FIFA World Cup enters the quarterfinal stage today, with only eight teams remaining in the race for football’s biggest prize. Defending champions Argentina are joined by France, England, Spain, Belgium, Morocco, Norway and Switzerland after a dramatic round of 16 that featured stunning comebacks, penalty shootouts and controversial refereeing
By Ragheema Mclean Gun Free South Africa has called on the government to intensify efforts to curb the circulation of illegal firearms as the country marks Gun Destruction Day, following two deadly mass shootings in Cape Town that claimed seven lives. Western Cape police are investigating two separate shootings in
National Treasury says municipalities must adopt realistic budgets and agree on sustainable repayment plans with creditors before withheld funding can be released, following its decision to temporarily withhold R13.5 billion in July equitable share transfers to 69 municipalities that failed to comply with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). Speaking
The South African National Zakah Fund (SANZAF) has rejected claims made in a Hawks media statement that two people arrested in connection with an alleged fraud case were directors of the organisation. The response follows the arrest of a 41-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman, who are expected to appear
Only eight teams remain in the race to lift the FIFA World Cup trophy as the quarterfinals get underway tomorrow following a dramatic round of 16. France will continue their bid to become only the second European nation to reach three consecutive World Cup finals when they take on Morocco
By Sheefah Irambona For millions of South Africans living with disabilities, the biggest obstacle isn’t their disability but the world around them. From inaccessible public spaces to limited transport options and exclusion from decision-making, the barriers they face are often created by society, not by their physical conditions. According
The Khayelitsha Development Forum has welcomed the findings of the Public Protector South Africa that the City of Cape Town failed to provide adequate basic municipal services to residents in parts of Khayelitsha and Langa. Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka found that some of the city’s most vulnerable communities were not
The National Shelter Movement of South Africa has welcomed the appointment of Dina Pule as the new Minister of Social Development, while urging the department to prioritise ethical leadership, stable governance and sustainable funding for shelters supporting survivors of gender-based violence. The organisation, which represents more than 100 shelters across
The legal battle over the publication of South Africa’s matric results is set to continue after the Information Regulator (IR) filed an application with the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) seeking leave to appeal a judgment that permits the results to be published on public platforms. The move follows last
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.
