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Substation fire in Khayelitsha lead cause of power outage

Eskom has confirmed that a fire broke out at one of its substations in Khayelitsha, leading to a widespread power outage that has affected an estimated 15,000 customers in the area. While no injuries have been reported, significant damage was caused to the infrastructure, resulting in disrupted electricity supply to parts of the community. “At this stage, there is no estimated time for the full restoration of electricity supply. However, […]

5 June 2025

Local

Two Arrested in Cape Town Drug Busts

Western Cape police have made significant strides in their efforts to combat drug-related crime, with two separate arrests in Manenberg and Khayelitsha on Wednesday. In the first operation, Western Cape Public Order Police arrested a 26-year-old man in Manenberg for drug possession. Acting on a search warrant, officers raided a residence in Jenny Schneider Street, Tambo Village, where they discovered 1,026 mandrax tablets hidden inside the home. In a separate […]

27 March 2025

Local

Police investigate murder cases in Khayelitsha’s suspected incident of taxi violence

Police are investigating a murder and three attempted murder cases following a suspected shooting incident of minibus taxi violence. A 55-year-old man was shot and killed, and three others were wounded in Khayelitsha on Friday. SAPS Spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg stated, “Police officers responded to a report of a shooting on Njabulo Street in Site C, Khayelitsha. Upon arrival, they found the victims suffering from gunshot wounds. A 55-year-old victim […]

1 March 2025

Local

SAFTU condemns attack on EMS workers in Khayelitsha

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) has strongly condemned the attack on emergency medical services (EMS) workers in Makhaza, Khayelitsha, over the weekend. Reports indicate that seven criminals hijacked an ambulance and allegedly sexually assaulted one of the EMS staff members. Saftu spokesperson Newton Masuku highlighted the devastating impact of such incidents on communities. “These are essential services. The implications are dire because EMS personnel provide emergency care […]

25 February 2025

Local

Earthchild Project launches a new school garden

By Rachel Mohamed The Earthchild Project launched a new school garden last week at Sakumlandela Primary School in Khayelitsha, marking its second sustainable green space in the area. This initiative aims to provide fresh produce, enrich environmental education, and support the school feeding scheme. Speaking on VOC’s Breakfast show on Monday, Phila Sa'eeda Sopazi Earthchild Project Operations Manager discussed the significance of this initiative and the organization’s operation in Khayelitsha […]

25 November 2024

Local

Prasa announces operational trains from Nolungile station in Khayelitsha

By Rachel Mohamed The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has announced that routes along its central line in the city have been extended. The Cape Town to Mandalay line on the central line has been extended to Nolungile train station in Khayelitsha. Commuters can now access affordable travel at Nolungile and Phillippi stations, with enhanced safety features including CCTV, emergency alarms, and automated doors. Speaking on VOC News […]

3 September 2024

Local

Police oversight comments on CIT case struck off the court roll

By Rachel Mohamed Western Cape Police Oversight and Community Safety MEC Anroux Marais has expressed shock after the case against five men linked to a foiled cash-in-transit heist in Khayelitsha was struck off the court roll. This comes after 13 men armed with several weapons including an AK 47 gun had allegedly planned to hijack a cash van in Khayelitsha Town Two when a shootout occurred between the suspects and […]

14 August 2024

Local

Local police commended for foiling Cash-In-Transit heist in Khayelitsha

By Ragheema Mclean The Western Cape Provincial Community Policing Board (WCPCPB) has praised the South African Police Service (SAPS) for a successful operation in Khayelitsha, following a tip-off about a planned cash-in-transit heist. On Monday night, eight individuals were shot and killed, and five others were arrested during a sting operation in Town Two, Khayelitsha. Police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa reported that as officers approached the suspects, the gunmen opened […]

6 August 2024

News

More needs to be done to assist flood affect residents says Khayelitsha CPF

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert As relief efforts are underway in various areas following disruptive rain that hit the mother city last week, residents in Khayelitsha, an area that was severely affected by localised flooding, said the situation in the area remains dire. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Wednesday Monde Bambelo, Khayelitsha Community Police Forum Chair said the recent downpours has affected several homes, leaving many destitute. “The situation is bad, […]

17 July 2024

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