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Cape Town International Airport warns of delays and longer queues amid taxi-related unrest affecting staff availability

By Odwa Bafana Mkentane Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) has apologised to the commuters for the longer-than-usual queues and delays caused by an ongoing taxi-related unrest which has affected staffing levels across airport operations. The airport has also advised passengers to arrive at the airport four hours before international departures.

Man Shot Dead Outside Athlone School After Dropping Off Child.

By Odwa Mkentane A 31-year-old man was shot and fatally wounded in what police believe was a gang-related shooting outside Heatherdale Primary School in Athlone after dropping off his child on Tuesday. The shooting happened outside the school as children were returning to classes after the holidays. Police say the

George Galloway praises South Africa’s ICJ case against Israel

By Oyisa George Internationally renowned speaker and UK politician George Galloway has praised South Africa’s decision to bring a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, saying the country had shown “courage and moral fibre” in doing so. Galloway is in South Africa as part of his People

Police are investigating the death of a 17-year-old, grade 11 learner from Strand Secondary School who died during school hours on Tuesday. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg says a post-mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death. “Strand police registered an inquest for investigation following the death of a

IEC and Experts Call for Greater Voter Participation at Khayelitsha Thought Leadership Seminar

By Odwa Bafana Mkentane The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) says its preliminary investigation has uncovered serious procurement and governance concerns at the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA). The organisation is questioning a dramatic increase in the authority’s student fund budget, the appointment of a service provider, and

Brackenfell Residents Demand Halt to New Developments Over Traffic Concerns

Brackenfell residents and business owners are calling on the City of Cape Town to halt all new developments until critical road infrastructure is upgraded. In a petition to Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, they warn that continued residential and commercial expansion is placing unbearable pressure on the area’s road network, leading to

Trump issues ultimatum to Iranian regime

Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has stated that Iran will not negotiate with the United States. This follows an update speech by US President Donald Trump. In the speech, Trump applauded the American military for their killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and stated that operations would

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.

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