Voice of the Cape

1 week ago | vocfm.co.za | Rachel Mohamed |Aneeqa Du Plessis

By Rachel MohamedCape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis recently unveiled the City’s draft budget for the 2025/2026 financial cycle, dubbing it the “Invested in Hope Budget.” The proposal, amounting to R84.1 billion, has sparked public outcry—particularly over the proposed rate increases. Among the key concerns is a 7.96% hike in property rates affecting commercial, industrial, and residential properties.

1 week ago | vocfm.co.za | Aneeqa Du Plessis

By Aneeqa du PlessisThe Iqra Learning Centre in Strand came alive on Saturday as dozens of high school learners from across the Boland region gathered for a dynamic and inspiring Careers Day hosted by the Strand Muslim Council Female Section (SMCFS). Running from 11h00 to 15h00, the event offered a rare opportunity for students to connect directly with professionals from a diverse range of fields.

1 week ago | vocfm.co.za | Aneeqa Du Plessis

By Rachel MohamedA 35-year-old woman has been arrested on charges related to human trafficking in Plumstead. She appeared today in the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court alongside her co-accused, Rogers Mubiru (34) and Fatuma Bashiba (38). All three remain in custody, and the case has been postponed until 17 April for a formal bail application. According to the Hawks in the Western Cape, the arrests of Mubiru and Bashiba followed a tracing operation conducted between 12 and 24 March.

2 weeks ago | vocfm.co.za | Aneeqa Du Plessis

South Africa has risen from eleventh to seventh place in the emerging markets section of Kearney’s 2025 Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index. The improvement is driven by a more stable power supply, infrastructure reforms, and developments in green energy. Investors have praised Eskom’s increased stability, the unbundling of logistics services, and investments in hydrogen projects. The country’s mineral wealth and exemption from key U.S. tariffs have also enhanced its appeal.

2 weeks ago | vocfm.co.za | Rachel Mohamed |Aneeqa Du Plessis

By Rachel MohamedThe fatal shooting of a Vrygrond taxi operator at the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court has sent shockwaves across the country. The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development has raised serious concerns about how the gunman was able to enter the court with a loaded firearm. The committee noted that during past oversight visits to courts in KwaZulu-Natal, many were found to be operating without functional metal detectors.