Cape Town is facing increased pressure on its water supply as an intense heatwave drives temperatures up to 42 degrees Celsius. City officials have warned that water restrictions could be introduced earlier than expected if consumption continues to rise. Dam levels in the metro currently stand at 51.8%, which is
President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured Parliament that the recommendations of the Madlanga Commission, which is investigating corruption, political interference, and criminality in South Africa’s criminal justice system, will be implemented. Speaking in the National Assembly, he said legal processes are already underway to hold those implicated accountable. “Now people want
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has summoned the United States ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, regarding what it characterized as “undiplomatic remarks.” According to recent reports, the remarks include comments he made about SA’s Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policies and Expropriation Act. A political
The Spanish government has made the decision to recall its ambassador to Israel, as stated in the official state gazette. The action taken on Wednesday follows Spain’s position as one of the European Union’s strongest opponents of Israel’s genocidal conflict in Gaza and the recent war against Iran initiated by
The Western Cape Government has allocated R285.8 billion over the next three years, with R93.5 billion set aside for the 2026/27 financial year. Western Cape MEC of Finance, Deidré Baartman, tabled the 2026/27 Provincial Budget in Parliament on Thursday. The budget, themed “Delivering Growth with Discipline and Care”, focuses on
The National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Andy Mothibi, has outlined the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) priorities in tackling organised crime, corruption, gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), violent crime, cybercrime, and strengthening asset recovery. Mothibi briefed the media on Thursday on the NPA’s strategic priorities for the 2026/27 financial year.
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says US Ambassador to South Africa Brent Bozell has expressed regret over remarks in which he dismissed a South African court ruling on the “Kill the Boer” chant. International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola confirmed that Bozell had been summoned by the department
As Muslims around the world observe the blessed month of Ramadan, attention is turning to Quds Day and underscores the significance of Masjid al-Aqsa in Jerusalem, one of Islam’s holiest sites. In Cape Town, several organisations, including the Qibla Movement, Al-Quds Foundation SA, the Fadak Foundation, and the Masjidul-Quds Institute,
In many communities, crime is not always committed by strangers. Sometimes the person responsible is someone people know personally, a friend, neighbour, or even a family member. This raises a difficult and often emotional question: what should someone do if they know a loved one has committed a crime? For
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.
