The fire that started over the weekend, high on the slopes of Newlands, moved over the mountain saddle and headed toward the Cape Town Central Business District (CBD) on Tuesday night, according to the City of Cape Town (COCT). Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Edward Bosch said they have two active divisions where firefighting strategies and resources are focused. “Two helicopters have been water-bombing since first light on the flanks […]
As the summer season is in full swing, the City of Cape Town (COCT) will launch its Identikidz programme in Strandfontein this Saturday to manage overpopulated beaches across the mother city. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Thursday morning, Patricia Van Der Ross, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health said the programme provides safety for children and peace of mind for parents or caregivers visiting the beaches. “Easy-to-spot […]
The City of Cape Town (COCT) is confident that it is ready to tackle the fire season that is fast approaching. Annually the COCT responds to thousands of calls from residents who are severely affected by residential fires that leaves several destitute. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, COCT Fire and Rescue spokesperson Jermaine Carelse said more than 200 on-duty firefighters across its 32 fire stations have been deployed this fire season. […]
By Rachel Mohamed Following reports of sewage waste the City of Cape Town has been inundated with complaints about the flow of sewage waste on the local beaches. According to reports, Camps Bay has received complaints in July, Greenpoint in September, and Hout Bay since 2023. There have been concerns and questions raised on governance matters with Dr. Jo Barnes, senior lecturer emeritus at Stellenbosch University’s Department of Global Health, […]
By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert Several areas will be without water on Tuesday as the City of Cape Town (COCT) conducts planned maintenance work which includes pipe and valve installations, repairs and replacements. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Tuesday morning, Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation Zahid Badroodien encouraged residents to prepare accordingly. “This critical maintenance work is done on our water-supply infrastructure to benefit customers. Residents in the affected […]
By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert The City of Cape Town (COCT) announced the next phase of roadworks on AZ Berman Drive will begin on August 22 for Mitchells Plain residents and users of the roadway. This is to ensure that the building of the next phase of MyCiTi bus services can be conducted. Rob Quintas, head of transport in the City of Cape Town said roadwork will affect several roads in […]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Since the start of May, the City of Cape Town's Fire and Rescue Department has responded to almost 500 fire-related incidents. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Monday morning, Fire and Rescue spokesperson Jermaine Carelse said his department has been inundated with reports of both formal and informal fires. “We have seen an uptick in fire-related reports in the past month. We’ve responded to about 255 informal structure […]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The City of Cape Town has announced an increase in burial tariffs for graves in its cemeteries, effective from next month. Speaking to VOC Breakfast on Tuesday, the City of Cape Town’s Head of Cemetery Management, Susan Brice, detailed the upcoming changes. "All tariffs in the City adjust on the first of July at the beginning of our financial year," Brice explained. "We have different types of […]
Environmental and chemical expert, Professor Leslie Petrik says sewage being pumped into the ocean around the Cape Peninsula is making a huge negative impact on marine life. The City of Cape Town submitted a public participation report on marine outfalls permits to the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Environment (DFFE). This follows ongoing public outcry about the city's outfalls, particularly in Hout Bay for releasing more sewage than its permit […]
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.
