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Gun Free SA Calls for Action as Gun Violence Surges in Western Cape

Gun Free South Africa said widespread theft and corruption are key factors behind firearms ending up in the wrong hands, fuelling the country’s deadly gun violence crisis. This follows the release of alarming crime statistics last week, which revealed that gun violence remains the leading cause of killings in South Africa between January and March this year. Speaking to VOC’s PM Drive, Gun Free SA’s director Stanley Maphosa said, “The […]

today29 May 2025

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Two Law Enforcement officers arrested for kidnapping

The City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate has confirmed that two Law Enforcement officers are facing charges of kidnapping. Mayoral Committee Member JP Smith said the pair was arrested on Tuesday. “It is alleged the officers attached to the Metal Theft Unit kidnapped two men in Khayelitsha and demanded a ransom for their release. The Safety and Security Investigations Unit (SSIU) followed up on a tip-off and, after […]

today21 May 2025

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Unite Behind campaign denounces parliamentary code of conduct changes as unconstitutional!

By Rachel Mohamed The advocacy group UniteBehind has petitioned the courts to declare the most recent modifications to Parliament's code of conduct unconstitutional, arguing that these modifications were made without public participation. Speaking on VOC’s News Beat show earlier, #Unite Behind, and civil rights activist, Zackie Achmat, stated, “The first place to start is, of course, that democracy is far wider than parliament, but parliament is the most important instrument […]

today26 March 2025

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Outa highlights public funds misuse and corruption in government

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) has expressed concern over the ongoing misuse of public funds, with Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka now investigating Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie for alleged financial misconduct during his recent trip to the Paris Olympics. Outa stressed the urgent need for stronger accountability measures to combat corruption and maladministration. Outa CEO Wayne Duvenage highlighted the gravity of the issue, “The amount of money we collect from […]

today10 December 2024

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Chidimma Adetshina’s mother can travel out of South Africa

By Rachel Mohamed Last month, the Chidimma Adetshina, 26, saga went viral on social media after Minister of Arts, Culture, and Sport Gayton Mckenzie questioned her nationality and asked how a foreign national could be participating in the Miss South Africa 2024 pageant. After allegedly discovering that Chidima's mother registered her under someone else's identity, the Home Affairs Department said it was investigating a prima facie case of identity fraud […]

today9 September 2024

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Justice Minister set to face Parliament over VBS loan scandal

By Vusuthando Percyvil Dube Thembi Simelane, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, is scheduled to testify before Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Friday, following allegations that she got a R575,600 loan from a VBS bank employee during her stint as Polokwane mayor. The announcement follows ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula's statement that Simelane has provided a full account of her actions and is cooperating with the investigation. “She will go to […]

today4 September 2024

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‘More than R100 billion lost due to extortion construction industry’

Some members of the construction industry say more than R100 billion has been lost due to extortion. This emerged at the annual Master Builders South Africa 2023 Congress in Cape Town. The industry says it is grappling with a number of factors such as the decline in economic growth in the country, delayed payments from the public service, slow transformation and corruption. President of Master Builders South Africa, Musa Shangase, […]

today9 September 2023

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Former health spokesperson back in court over alleged Digital Vibes graft

Former Communications Director in the national Department of Health, Popo Maja is expected to appear in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Wednesday morning. He is facing two counts of corruption, which relates to his alleged involvement in the R140-million contract awarded to public relations company, Digital Vibes. The contract was for the company to provide communication services for the National Health Insurance. Former Health Minister Zweli Mkhize resigned […]

today19 July 2023

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Former City of Cape Town employee granted bail after being charged with corruption

A former City of Cape Town employee has been granted bail of R100 000 in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court after his arrest on charges of corruption and money laundering. 54-year-old Zizaam Henry was arrested by the Hawks in Bellville after an extensive investigation. Hawks' spokesperson, Siyabulela Vukubi, says the charges relate to his tenure as a plant manager for the Waste Water Treatment Works. He says that between 2014 […]

today15 July 2023

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