By Odwa Mkentane Police are investigating the murder of a 35-year-old man who was stabbed and burnt to death in Asanda Village, Strand, on Friday. The victim’s body was discovered burning on Friday morning, with stab wounds to his upper body. Police spokesperson F.C. van Wyk said the motive for
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane The City of Cape Town has responded to allegations of excessive force by its law enforcement officers during incidents in the Kensington and Factreton areas in March 2023 and February 2025. The City says officers were responding to complaints of illegal land invasions despite an existing
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) will implement the Constitutional Court’s ruling allowing 181 African National Congress (ANC) candidates to return to the candidate lists for the 4 November local government elections. The ruling follows a legal challenge by the ANC after its candidates were excluded from six municipalities:
Concerned Citizens of South Africa are calling for a national shutdown on Monday, 19 October 2026, demanding that government reduce the General Fuel Levy and other fuel taxes to ease the financial pressure on households. The call comes amid continued concerns about the cost of fuel, with petrol reportedly reaching
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is calling on human resource practitioners to help attract skilled professionals and technical experts to municipalities. SALGA chief executive officer Sithole Mbanga said the country needed its best talent in local government, where services have a direct impact on communities. He said municipalities
By Odwa Mkentane The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has dismissed allegations by the March and March Movement that warrants of arrest have been issued against Jacinta MaNgobese Zuma and Xolani Zuma. This comes after the March and March Movement issued a statement on Wednesday, saying it noted with grave concern
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane The Factreton Informal Settlement Community is calling for justice and accountability following allegations of excessive force by City of Cape Town law enforcement officers during shootings in February 2025 and March 2023. In February 2025, several people were allegedly shot by law enforcement officers, including 16-year-old
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has brought forward its November 2026 social grant payments ahead of the local government elections on 4 November. SASSA spokesperson Andile Tshona said the revised schedule followed consultations with stakeholders and approval from National Treasury. Under the new dates, the Older Persons Grant
Western Cape schools will teach Grade 1 mathematics in isiXhosa from next year as part of a province-wide expansion of the Bala Wande mathematics programme. The Western Cape Education Department is implementing the programme in partnership with education organisation Funda Wande to strengthen foundational numeracy skills through structured teaching resources
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.
