By Odwa Mkentane Golden Arrow Bus Service (GABS) has confirmed that one of its bus drivers has been suspended following a fatal accident at the corner of Plein and Strand streets on Thursday morning. A woman, who has not yet been identified, was knocked down by a bus while crossing the road. GABS spokesperson Bronwen Dyke-Beyer said the investigation is ongoing and that the company is fully cooperating with the […]
A United Nations Agency has suspended services at the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon to protest against the presence of armed fighters around its schools and other facilities within the area, Reuters reports. Deadly clashes broke out at the Ain El-Hilweh camp last month after Islamist gunmen tried to assassinate Mahmoud Khalil, a leader of Palestinian political faction, Fatah, forcing hundreds to flee. “The Agency does not tolerate actions that breach the inviolability and neutrality of its installations,” […]
The bus that plunged down an embankment at Wilderness Heights near George, has been recovered. It was carrying members of the Excelsior Rugby Club from Plettenberg Bay. They were returning from a league match in George. Police have opened a case of culpable homicide following the death of a two-year-old boy. The accident happened on Saturday night when the bus was coming down Wilderness Heights. The driver apparently lost control on […]
Six people were shot and killed when three unknown gunmen open fire on them in Lindela Road in the Enkanini informal settlement in Khayelitsha. Western Cape police spokesperson, Novela Potelwa, says police found the bodies of the victims across two scenes about 200 metres apart. "The yet to be identified victims, comprising of two women and four men are estimated the ages of 22 and 27. Police have opened murder […]
A teacher was shot and killed at Heinz Park primary school this morning. The South Africa Police Service (SAPS) said the incident took place before 8am while the 52-year-old man was sitting in his vehicle. SAPS Spokesperson, Colonel Andrè Traut said two unknown suspects fled the scene and are yet to be arrested. "Any person with information regarding the murder is kindly requested to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111," […]
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.
