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Commuters at Philippi East taxi rank voice their frustration over the delays in taxi service

VOC News spoke to commuters on Tuesday morning at the Philippi East taxi rank, where they were anxiously waiting for minibus taxis to arrive after waiting for hours. Many expressed frustrations, blaming Metrorail for cancelling the morning peak train services. “I have been standing here for two hours, and I start work at 8 o’clock,” one commuter said. A high school student mentioned that they had been waiting […]

11 February 2025

Local

Police members arrest suspects for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition

By Rachel Mohamed A 23-year-old suspect has been arrested for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition in Delft on Tuesday, 15 October, and will be appearing in the Bellville Magistrate’s court once charged. SAPS Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie said Anti-Gang Unit members deployed in the Delft policing precinct followed up on information regarding a firearm hidden at a premises in Junker Crescent, Delft. “On arrival at the identified […]

16 October 2024

Local

Philippi SAPS set to unveil revamped support room amidst GBV surge

By Ragheema Mclean The soon-to-be-relaunched victim support room at Philippi police station is set to offer enhanced comfort and support to crime victims and the broader community. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, community activist Yaseen Johaar emphasized the significance of the victim support room's upgrade, especially in light of the recent surge in sexual assault cases within the precinct. He also highlighted the urgent need for such facilities, particularly considering the […]

12 August 2024

Philippi East

Commuters at Philippi East taxi rank voice their frustration over the delays in taxi service

Police members arrest suspects for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition

Philippi SAPS set to unveil revamped support room amidst GBV surge

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