Data released by Statistics South Africa show businesses are indicating signs of recovery amid the country’s economic challenges. According to Stats SA, liquidation cases have fallen by 30 to 138 in March. This represents a decrease of 17.9% on a year-on-year basis. However, close-corporations and companies have continued to close shop[…]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen In a startling turn of events, Kenilworth Centre was the scene of an armed robbery on Monday April 22, 2024. Marketing Manager of Kenilworth Centre, Gouwa Waja, has confirmed an armed robbery took place in the mall’s parking area at around 8:30 am. Two perpetrators fled with[…]
By Ragheema Mclean In recent years, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region has faced severe challenges due to the impact of El Niño and climate change. These factors have led to significant damage to crops and livestock, exacerbating food insecurity and water shortages for millions of people. A recent[…]
By Kouthar Sambo Dozens of runners will convene to fulfill one common goal in the name of fitness to commemorate Freedom Day on 27 April. Fitness enthusiasts and runners will be engaging in a 10 km race set to take place at 7:15 am at Langa Sports Stadium in Bitterhout[…]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Western Cape’s South African Police Services (SAPS) have issued an appeal to the public for assistance in locating suspects believed to be connected to five murders and four attempted murders in Cosa Street, Site B, Khayelitsha on March 26, 2023. SAPS spokesperson Anelisiwe Manyana stated, “The two[…]
By Kouthar Sambo The City’s Traffic officers arrested three suspects in two separate incidents on Wednesday morning. This follows reports of a stationary vehicle on the N1 incoming at the Durban Road off-ramp where they located a male passenger assaulting a female passenger. The driver was behind the wheel and[…]
The Higher Education and Training, Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande says he is pleased that the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETAs) have built strong relationships with TVET colleges to try and combat the challenge of unemployment in the country. Speaking during the SETA Skills Summit in Boksburg on Gauteng’s Eastrand,[…]
By Kouthar Sambo Israel’s attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria has escalated as Iran has vowed to Israel it will strike back with intensity. The two nations have reached a boiling point amid the Israeli attacks on Gaza. Speaking on VOC’s Drive Time on Monday, a senior lecturer at[…]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The Gugulethu community in Cape Flats has raised concerns over the escalation of crime, attributing it partly to the lack of recreational facilities. Addressing this issue, Fransina Lukas from the National Community Police Forum (CPF) shed light on the matter during an interview with VOC Drive Time[…]
By Kouthar Sambo Various pro-Palestine students and activists at the University of Cape Town (UCT) advocated for the university’s senate to pass two motions in favour of Palestine at the senate meeting. Speaking on VOC’s Drive Time on Monday, a UCT master’s student in politics, Muminah Salie, explained the power[…]
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