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Political analyst: Western Cape ranked one of the best provinces related to service delivery

According to political analyst Professor André Duvenhage of Northwest University, the Western Cape (WC) is seeing a surge in population because it offers more opportunities, and despite its slow pace, service delivery is being addressed, while other provinces are not witnessing significant change from those in authority. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Thursday morning, Duvenhage said although there is a high poverty level in the WC, the situation is more […]

26 February 2025

Features

Bishop Lavis Crime Prevention Forum raises concerns over SAPS service delivery

*UPDATED The current Chairperson of the Bishop Lavis Community Policing Forum, Amanda Davids stated that the suspect in the mentioned case was arrested on the same day, refuting the claims made by the BLCPF. The Bishop Lavis Crime Prevention Forum (BLCPF) has once again raised concerns over what is described as ongoing poor service delivery by the local police station. This follows a recent incident where a mother attempted […]

20 February 2025

Local

Elections 2024: Voters navigate uncertainty

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert With numerous political parties making various promises from bettering service delivery to ensuring job creation for the thousands of unemployed on the Cape Flats, many people find themselves unsure of who to support during the general elections set to take place on the 29th of May 2024.These promises come despite the failure to deliver in previous years, which makes the voting process daunting for citizens. Speaking […]

17 April 2024

News

Service delivery at home affairs is unacceptable!

by Loushe Jordaan Gilbert With the national and provincial elections taking place on the 29th May 2024, Home Affairs extended its operating hours to accommodate those who may need an Identity Document (ID) or temp to register to vote. Although this may be seen as a good gesture, many people have come forward saying that the system used at home affairs and any other government institution is not well run. […]

21 February 2024

News

Newly appointed SAHUC President says service delivery is a priority

By Aneeqa du Plessis The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) has announced the election of a new president, Hafith Moaaz Casoo, this comes after the body held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Durban at the weekend. Speaking on VOC’s Breakfast show on Monday morning, Casoo expressed his gratitude at the appointment and paid homage to his predecessors. “We first and foremost praise the Almighty, as this is […]

19 September 2023

Local

Cele admits to shortfall in service delivery ‘due to staff shortages’

LOCAL Police Minister Bheki Cele has admitted that there is a shortfall in service delivery in his department due to staff shortages. Cele was addressing police members during the provincial launch of Operation Phethisa in Bloemfontein. Cele said from 2010 to date there has been a shortage of approximately 20 000 police officials. More than 400 vehicles have been procured to assist with service delivery in various departments of the […]

17 August 2022

Local

WC police on high alert as IYM movement commits to more service delivery protests

Western Cape police say they are on high alert in the event of any protest action in Cape Town today. Information has been circulating publicly that the social movement Intlungu YaseMatyotyombeni have planned a march to the civic centre. The group is expected to hand over a memorandum of their grievances to the mayor. Last week, sporadic protests linked to service delivery broke out at various locations in the city […]

31 March 2021

News

Restoration of Gugulethu Fire Station could amount to R1m

The City of Cape Town has confirmed that costs to refurbish the Gugulethu Fire Station could potentially amount to R1 million. In a statement released on Thursday, the City said it will take several days to assess the damage caused to the station in protest action at 04h25 on Thursday morning. According to police, protesters were demanding access to electricity and water. Firefighters were forced to vacate the premises to […]

12 July 2018

Local

Metrorail operating at 52 per cent

Metrorail has voiced concern over recent fires and vandalism of its train carriages that has left the rail service operating at 52 per cent capacity, severely impacting service delivery for the already embattled rail network. In the latest incident at the weekend, the City’s Fire and Rescue Services responded to a blaze in Leonard Radu Road, Philippe, after three railway carriages were set alight. The incident followed numerous Metrorail train […]

26 June 2018

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