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PRASA launches modern trains on central line in Western Cape

By Rachel Mohamed The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has introduced the new blue and white Electric Multiple Units on the Central Line in the Western Cape, extending service from Nyanga to Mandalay station. This marks the first deployment of the People’s Train on this route, featuring advanced amenities like automated doors, CCTV cameras, and air-conditioning. Speaking on VOC’s Sunday Live show on Sunday PRASA's Acting Regional Manager […]

6 August 2024

Local

We are quite satisfied with how the festive season played out within the Western Cape- Reagan Allen

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert With more than one million people enjoying the festivities in the Western Cape, MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagan Allen said his department is quite satisfied with how his department managed during the silly season. “We expected more than one million people in the province, that being both locals and tourists visiting our area to enjoy all the that our beautiful province has to […]

8 January 2024

Local

Police promise heightened visibility across SA over long weekend

The South African Police Service (Saps) said there would be heightened police visibility across the country throughout the long weekend. With Heritage Day falling on a Sunday, Monday has been declared as a national holiday. National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said law enforcement agencies would be intensifying their crime-combatting efforts as the country approached the festive season. She said police officers would be out in full force during the weekend […]

23 September 2023

Local

COCT deploys additional officials amid Safety Operations this festive season

LOCAL The CIty of Cape Town has launched its festive season plan which includes increased law enforcement patrols around popular destinations over the festive season. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the city aims to make citizens and visitors safe while taking advantage of the many attractions. Hill-Lewis says more than 4000 uniformed law enforcement staff will be available in shifts. The number excludes the 600 lifeguards available at identified beaches […]

20 November 2022

Local

City of Cape Town launches safety plans for busier festive season

LOCAL The City of Cape Town is expected to provide an overview of its safety plan for the festive season on Saturday. Several departments, including emergency response services, execute annual operations to ensure the safety of residents and vistors. Specific areas of focus include road safety, increased patrols around popular destinations like malls, beaches and other public amenities, as well as water and fire safety. While year-end festivities are anticipated […]

19 November 2022

News

MJC SA releases response to memorandum on Safety and Security in WC

Following the engagement hosted last month by the Muslim Judicial Council SA (MJC) alongside interfaith communities and official stakeholders on the state of safety and security in the Western Cape, the MJC SA has published an expansive response from those cited in the memorandum of demands during the session. National Police Minister Bheki Cele, Police Commissioner General Sehlahle Masemola, Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and the City’s Safety and Security […]

1 October 2022

News

Amendment to Child Justice Act increases age for criminal capacity in SA

By Ebraheem Fredericks The Child Justice Act of 2008 has been amended to increase the minimum age of criminal capacity for children in South Africa. The increase, from 10-years-old, means that children under the age of 12 cannot be convicted of a crime. A child between 12 and 14 years who commits a criminal offence is therefore presumed to lack criminal capacity unless the state proves beyond reasonable doubt that […]

31 August 2022

Local

More women take up arms for self defense in SA

The multibillion-rand local gun industry has not been spared from the supply chain disruptions faced by many industries as a result of the covid-19 pandemic and the Russia/Ukraine conflict. Industry players say the poor service delivery at the Central Firearms Registry at the South African Police Service has added to their frustrations. This is on top of logistic challenges in shipping and delays at ports hindering imports of firearms. South […]

10 July 2022

Local

Paramedics leapt to safety as chopper careered around hospital roof: report

Two paramedics aboard a helicopter careering in circles on a hospital roof didn't hang around and hope for the best. The pair hurled themselves out of the Agusta onto Paarl Hospital's helipad — one injuring himself in the process — while the pilot battled to control the pirouetting helicopter. Once the pilot shut down the engine, he also leapt out of the aircraft while the rotor blades were still spinning. […]

24 April 2022

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