The Cape Flats Safety Forum has weighed in on the deployment of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops to crime-affected communities in the Western Cape. From tomorrow, soldiers will support police operations in gang-ridden areas, amid ongoing concerns over daily shootings and violent crime. Chairperson Abie Isaacs says there
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has urged holidaymakers to be cautious during the full moon spring tide, which peaks on Thursday, 2 April 2026, warning that it could affect tidal conditions over the Easter weekend. “Spring tides bring higher high tides and lower low tides, which increases the tidal
Soaring fuel prices are forcing the taxi industry to demand urgent subsidy reform as transport costs threaten to rise, putting pressure on commuters. Petrol is predicted to increase by R5 per litre, while diesel is expected to rise by more than R9 per litre, placing significant pressure on the public
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has warned that the parents of more than 28,000 current Grade 7 learners have not yet applied for Grade 8 placement for the 2027 academic year. Education MEC David Maynier stated that the on-time admissions window will close on 14 April, urging parents not
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have confirmed an attack on Israel, stating that it marks their first operation since the start of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The group has signalled its readiness to escalate should hostilities against Iran and allied resistance factions intensify. The Houthis said the attack was in response
Restrictions on diesel sales at select filling stations in Johannesburg have raised concerns about fuel availability, despite government assurances that there is no nationwide shortage. In Cape Town, many residents have refueled their vehicles with petrol ahead of the official price increase. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has
Statistics South Africa has confirmed a cybersecurity breach affecting its human resources database used by job seekers, with cybercrime group XP95 claiming responsibility. The group has reportedly demanded around R1.7 million in ransom, which Stats SA has refused to pay. Authorities are now working with relevant bodies to assess the
The National Taxi Alliance is calling for urgent government intervention as fuel prices are set to increase sharply on Wednesday, placing significant pressure on the transport sector and commuters. Petrol is expected to rise by R5 per litre, while diesel prices are set to increase by more than R9 per
Organisers stated that more than eight million people took part in the “No Kings” demonstrations across the United States and in more than a dozen countries, protesting US President Donald Trump’s policies on immigration, the rising cost of living, and the war with Iran. On Saturday, a major rally in
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.
