The African National Congress (ANC) in the Western Cape stated that millions of residents continue to face service delivery failures, spatial exclusion, and unequal opportunity, despite the provincial government’s claims of progress. The party was responding to Premier Alan Winde’s State of the Province Address (SOPA), delivered in George on
The City of Cape Town is intensifying efforts to reduce water losses, allocating R500 million this financial year to replace 50 kilometres of ageing water pipes. In the past six months alone, nearly 22,000 leaks have been repaired as part of a broader strategy to safeguard supply. With dam levels
The renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act has reignited debate about Africa’s long-term trade future and whether the continent can build sustainable partnerships beyond preferential access to the United States market. Dr. Paul Kariuki, Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program, said the extension presents both opportunities and
Following the presentation of the 2026 National Budget by Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday, 25 February, the student housing sector finds itself at a pivotal moment, alongside a range of other pressing issues affecting residents. Economist Ulrich Joubert noted that the speech must focus on the determination of the government to
The City of Cape Town plans to produce 300 million litres of new water per day by 2031 as part of efforts to reduce its reliance on dams and strengthen long-term water security. The announcement was made during a water update briefing on Wednesday, where officials confirmed that the metro
Kenny Kunene, Deputy President of the Patriotic Alliance and MMC for Roads and Transport in the City of Johannesburg, has come under scrutiny on social media after a video circulated appearing to show him overseeing the dismantling of a Ramadaan greeting billboard. The video has triggered discontented responses on social
Donald Trump delivered the State of the Union address in Washington yesterday. The speech — the longest in modern American history — outlined the president’s plans for the year ahead, including the introduction of voter ID requirements for the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. During his address, Trump also highlighted what
Law enforcement operations have dealt a significant blow to the illegal lobster trade following the arrest of a 35-year-old man in Bishop Lavis who was found in possession of more than 3,000 West Coast Rock Lobster tails. Members of the City of Cape Town’s Marine and Environmental Unit were conducting
The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre is conducting assessments at the Imizamo Yethu informal settlement following Tuesday’s fire, as authorities work to determine the full extent of the damage and initiate recovery efforts. Fire and Rescue Services responded shortly before 15:00 to reports of informal dwellings alight
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.
