Gun violence continues to plague the youth on the Cape Flats, with a 17-year-old boy fatally shot in Military Road near Lavender Hill on Thursday evening (6 March). Police spokesperson Joseph Swartbooi confirmed the shooting and said that Muizenberg police have opened a murder investigation. “Muizenberg police responded to a complaint on Thursday 06 March 2025. Upon arrival at the crime scene in Military Road at about 21:30, they found […]
Manenberg police have opened three cases of attempted murder following a gang-related shooting on Irvine Street on Monday evening (6 January). Two women aged 31 and 54, and a five-year-old boy were injured during the incident, which has left the community shaken. The child, who sustained a gunshot wound to the head, was rushed to Red Cross Memorial Hospital, where he was stabilized. Meanwhile, the two women were struck by […]
By Ragheema Mclean Police have launched an investigation into a murder and two counts of attempted murder following a tragic shooting in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain, last Thursday evening (10 October). A 14-year-old boy lost his life in the attack, while two males, aged 19 and 20, were injured and rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi confirmed that the incident which occurred is suspected to be […]
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.
