Lavender Hill community leader and activist Mark Nicholson is preparing to walk more than 100 kilometres to raise awareness about gun violence, following the killing of his son, Kenan, in a mass shooting in the area last month. Five people were killed and three others wounded when gunmen opened fire
By Odwa Mkentane The Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) chairperson has been transported to a nearby hospital after being shot at the Nyanga Terminus taxi rank this morning. CATA spokesperson Nkululeko Sityebi confirmed the incident. Police spokesperson F.C. Van Wyk says police have registered an attempted murder case for investigation.
By Ragheema Mclean Low voter turnout in several township communities has emerged as a key talking point following South Africa’s 2026 Local Government Elections, with political analysts pointing to growing disillusionment, frustration with local government and a possible shift in voting patterns. By 17:00 on Wednesday, approximately 12 million people
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane An election analyst says NATJOINTS has strengthened its coordination and security preparations ahead of Wednesday’s local government elections, following 139 election-related crime cases recorded nationally. The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure reported that 139 election-related crime cases have been registered across the country since the
The Khayelitsha Development Forum has called for a lasting solution to taxi violence as residents continue to face uncertainty over public transport ahead of Wednesday’s local government elections. The call comes amid tensions between the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) and the Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (CODETA),
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane The Queen’s Park High School voting station is one of the 217 voting stations that were affected by the delay of ballot papers in the Cape Metro on the first day of special voting for the municipal elections. Western Cape Chief Electoral Officer Michael Hendrickse apologised
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane During his visit in Mfuleni taxi rank this morning, to oversee taxi operations after the deadly taxi-related fight which led to the closure of several taxi ranks lastweek, Western Cape Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku says public transport services remain operational despite commuters experiencing delays and fears
By Odwa Mkentane Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) has apologised to commuters for the longer-than-usual queues and delays caused by ongoing taxi-related unrest, which has affected staffing levels across airport operations. The airport has also advised passengers to arrive at least four hours before international departures. Acting Regional General Manager
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane Indigenous advocacy group Save Our Sacred Lands has welcomed the South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) decision to take the City of Cape Town to the Western Cape High Court, seeking to stop the transfer of 49 municipal properties that were sold at a public auction
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
