Action Society has released its first Criminal Justice Trust Indicator, revealing that public confidence in South Africa’s criminal justice system stands at just 4 out of 100. The findings point to widespread perceptions of delays, poor communication, a lack of accountability, and a belief that offenders face few consequences. The
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), in collaboration with Interpol, has uncovered a significant identity fraud network involving the abuse of South African passports and refugee applications. Acting SIU head Leonard Lekgetho stated that officials allegedly manipulated photographs and biometric data to fraudulently secure residency permits, exposing serious vulnerabilities within the
The streets of Bo-Kaap will be filled with various locals from the Mother City who will be gathering to share a meal with their neighbors during the yearly mass iftaar (breaking fast) on 27 February 2026. The purpose of the iftar is to foster social unity among communities and religions,
A fire recently tore through a home in Georgia Crescent, Colorado Park, resulting in the loss of significant valuables. Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Jermaine Carelse said crews received a call reporting a house ablaze at around 09:35. Firefighters from the Mitchells Plain, Ottery and Gugulethu fire stations were dispatched
South Africans who allege they were deceived into fighting for Russia in Ukraine report experiencing racist mistreatment by Russian officials. According to recent reports, four of the men returned home this weekend, recounting experiences they claim were traumatic and for which they were unprepared. They assert they were dispatched to
Union federation COSATU is urging the government and National Treasury to do more for South Africa’s poor and unemployed in Wednesday’s National Budget. COSATU spokesperson Matthew Parks emphasised the need to increase the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant to align with the food poverty line, and to expand the
Pandemonium has erupted in Tapalpa, Jalisco, Mexico, following the capture of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” leader of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG). Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, or “El Mencho,” has been described by the United States Department of State as “one of the most
The City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service responded to a vegetation fire reported on Monday afternoon along Philip Kgosana Drive near Vredehoek. Spokesperson Jermaine Carelse said crews from Roeland Street, Salt River, Constantia and Brooklyn were dispatched to the scene. Three helicopters were deployed to water-bomb the area,
The United States Customs and Border Protection will halt the collection of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act from tomorrow, following a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States. On Friday, the court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, originally introduced in February
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.
