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ActionSA Files Complaints Against Social Development Minister Over Undeclared Gifts

Oyisa George 8 April 2026

ActionSA has filed multiple complaints against Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe over allegedly undeclared luxury gifts reportedly received from Chinese officials. The party opened a criminal case at Cape Town Central Police Station, submitted a complaint to the Public Protector, and lodged a formal complaint with Parliament’s Ethics Committee on

SA Welcomes Breakthrough HIV Prevention Injection

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 8 April 2026

The Department of Health has welcomed the arrival of the first batch of Lenacapavir, a six-monthly injectable designed to prevent HIV infections. A total of 37,920 doses has been received, with the medication expected to play a key role in reducing new infections, particularly among high-risk groups. The rollout supports

Iran Sets Terms for Peace as Tensions with US Persist

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 8 April 2026

Iran’s Foreign Ministry says it will agree to end the war only if conditions align with its ten-point peace plan, submitted to the United States through Pakistani intermediaries. The development comes amid a fragile two-week ceasefire, during which Tehran has agreed to coordinate safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz,

Cabinet Approves Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection

Oyisa George 8 April 2026

Cabinet has approved the Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection, setting out the government’s plan to reform South Africa’s citizenship, migration, and refugee frameworks. The approval follows an extensive public consultation process across all nine provinces, which received thousands of submissions from stakeholders and members of the

Gang Violence Claims Three Lives in Mitchells Plain Despite SANDF Presence

Ragheema Mclean 8 April 2026

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has condemned the gang-related fatal shooting of three people in two separate incidents in Mitchells Plain on Tuesday. In the first incident, two men aged 20 and 22 were shot and killed at the Hazeldene taxi rank. Five others were wounded in the attack, including

Easter Weekend Sees Rise in Fire and Medical Incidents in Cape Town

Ragheema Mclean 8 April 2026

The City of Cape Town’s Fire & Rescue Service recorded a slight increase in emergency incidents over the Easter weekend, with cases rising from 277 last year to 298 this year. Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, noted that while most incident categories showed a decline, trauma

New SARS Commissioner Appointment Awaits Ramaphosa’s Announcement

Ragheema Mclean 2 April 2026

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says the process to appoint a new commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has been finalised and now awaits a formal announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa. This follows the end of Edward Kieswetter’s seven-year term at the helm of the revenue service. Godongwana confirmed

South Africans still grapple with increasing living expenses despite the government’s efforts to alleviate pressure

Kouthar Sambo 1 April 2026

While the government aims to alleviate pressure on South Africans, many are still grappling with the increasing living expenses. Frank Blackmore, Lead Economist at KPMG, told VOC News that consumers should carefully evaluate their spending habits, noting that the broader reflection of this is captured in the consumer inflation index.

SANDF Deployment Begins in Cape Flats as Gun Violence Continues

Ragheema Mclean 1 April 2026

Members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) have begun patrolling gang-affected areas across Cape Town, marking the start of a year-long deployment aimed at stabilising crime hotspots in the Western Cape. The soldiers joined a South African Police Service (SAPS)-led operation on Wednesday, with boots on the ground

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