The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has confirmed that 77,442 candidates will write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams in the province this year. Of these, 67,606 are full-time matric learners, while 9,836 are part-time or repeat candidates. Exams begin next Tuesday (21 October), with 12,736 candidates scheduled to write
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria has paused the testimony of witness X due to technical issues that could have compromised their safety. Chairperson, retired Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, emphasized that while transparency remains crucial, it must not endanger witnesses. He ruled that witness X’s evidence will now
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said it will continue its fight to protect access to healthcare for all people in South Africa after the Durban High Court dismissed its urgent application to halt Operation Dudula’s alleged campaign against migrants in KwaZulu-Natal. The court ruled that the matter was
The Amlay House Heritage Museum in Simon’s Town continues to battle a long-standing issue with tourist buses parking directly in front of its entrance, despite repeated appeals to the City and local council for intervention. According to curator Sheribeen Amlay, the matter has persisted for years, disrupting both the museum’s
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) in the Western Cape has launched a Taxi Peace Ambassador Programme at the Bellville Taxi Rank as part of efforts to restore peace and stability in the province’s taxi industry. Sixteen peace ambassadors will be appointed across the province’s eight taxi regions. This
By Rachel Mohamed The South African Human Rights Commission has reiterated its commitment to upholding the rights and dignity of all individuals, regardless of nationality or documentation. The Commission recently criticized the government for not addressing vigilante groups like Operation Dudula, which have blocked non-nationals and undocumented individuals from accessing
The community of Masiphumelele is reeling after a fire tore through the informal settlement early on Monday morning, claiming the life of one person. City Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Jermaine Carelse confirmed that around 20 informal structures were destroyed, leaving approximately 80 people displaced. “At around 06:00 on Monday,
The City of Cape Town has welcomed the arrest of four suspects in connection with the hijacking and murder of Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officer Yonke Pakade, who was attacked over the weekend in the Marikana Informal Settlement in Philippi. The 26-year-old officer was off duty when a group
Advocacy group My Vote Counts has applied for leave to appeal a Western Cape High Court ruling. The court dismissed its challenge to the constitutionality of the Political Party Funding Act. The organisation has now approached both the Constitutional Court and the High Court to continue its legal battle 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.
