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The City of Cape Town says that the death of Dumisani Joxo, a homeless man, followed an altercation with Law Enforcement officers. It says that witnesses had concurred that several people were involved in the […]
With the start of the new school term – many parents would have to dig deeper in their pockets to be able to afford school uniforms. This, as Grade 1 and 8 learners have been […]
As thousands of holidaymakers across the country head out to their destinations, is your car as ready as you are for the journey? Being roadworthy is not only about avoiding fines, but also ensuring you […]
Some parts of the Cape Town CBD have been without electricity due to a technical fault. The main feeder lines from the City’s Acacia High Voltage Substation to Montague Gardens and Eskom’s Tafelbaai High Voltage […]
A plea has been made for Western Cape communities to safeguard their schools during the holiday period. Education MEC Debbie Schäfer says vandalism and burglary plagues these learning institutions and has serious consequences on their […]
Eskom has once again failed to install the necessary carbon emission filters at Medupi power station, which has now led to it becoming a major polluter. That’s the criticism from energy expert, Tshepo Kgadima. Medupi […]
Newly-launched NGO Elevator Ground has been working to bring dignity to young girls from disadvantaged communities in Cape Town by distributing sanitary towels to schools in Nyanga and Gugulethu. In time, they hope to expand […]
The City of Cape Town is looking forward to resurrecting Cape Town’s rail system. This, as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced his intentions to introduce reforms to the rail sector, by bringing in third party […]
The levies added to South Africa’s fuel price, is causing sky-rocketing increases, which must be addressed. This is the warning from the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA). They’ve taken this concern to government, noting that […]
The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic communities held a meeting on the way forward on the regulations of Umrah and Hajj pilgrims. This as the South […]
Motorists will be digging even deeper into their pockets when they head to petrol stations in December. This as the petrol price will be hiked by 81c a litre. At the start of November, petrol […]
Consumers are getting an extended period of time to cash in on Black Friday deals. This is the assertion of the Bureau of Market Research which revealed that there are good indicators that there will […]
There is a renewed call for government to investigate South African mercenaries in Zionist Israel. This comes in the wake of the death of a South African-born illegal settler near Al Quds. He died while […]
There has been a spike in influenza cases since the start of this month. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases says that they have noted a steady rise from late August with a sharp increase […]
Oil and gas exploration by the energy giant Shell on the South African Wild coast region is set to take place as of December and span between four to five months. The Anglo-Dutch firm says […]
South Africa has ranked 17th out of 30 countries in the Global Drug Policy Index. The accountability tool looks at drug policies and their implementation. It uses five indicators which include the criminal justice system. […]
A protest by the Cry of the Xcluded is set to take place during the Medium Term Budget. The organisation says that government continues to make empty promises even though they were given an undertaking […]
All by-laws that criminalise homelessness without a just cause must be reviewed. This is the call from the Inkathalo Conversations which made over 150 recommendation in its report on homelessness. The inquiry was commissioned by […]
South African motorists are now paying R1.21 more for a litre of petrol. The fuel price hike is likely to result in the increase of basic necessities such as food. It means consumers will need […]
The Human Rights Commission of South Africa wants the rotational learning at primary school to come to an end. It believes that this form of learning has a negative impact on children and their education in […]
To find out who’s contesting in your ward has just been made easier. A collaboration between OpenUp and Open Cities Lab has made this possible for free. All you have to do is just type […]
At least 10 000 troops are being deployed for the municipal elections. It’s set to come at a cost of over R47 million. According to parliament it received correspondence from President Cyril Ramaphosa for the […]
South African cricketer Quinton de Kock has apologised to his teammates and fans for refusing to take the knee and abandoning them during a T20 World Cup match. In a statement de Kock says he […]
Stage 4 load shedding has been implemented due to what Eskom claims is a further shortage of generation capacity. Thereafter Stage 2 load shedding will be implemented until Saturday. This as Eskom is saying that […]
The public has noted that South Africa has endured load shedding for more than a decade, which casts further shadows over the country’s ability to address the energy crisis. Radio 786 listeners have reacted with […]
Cricket South Africa has remained mum over the Quinton de Kock saga. It follows his decision to withdraw from the Proteas’ T20 World Cup match with the West Indies yesterday. Speculation has widely linked his […]
The number of independent candidates contesting the local government elections this year has grown, however there is concern that they may still be overlooked for the larger, more established parties. Guest: Dawie Scholtz, Independent Elections […]
Covid PCR testing is being scrutinised. This after South Africa’s competition authority is ridiculing the price of Covid PCR testing, which they say has failed to come down. The Polymerase chain reaction test is the […]
Independent Candidates are on the rise in this local government elections. Hanif Loonat is running for Ward 60 as he contests against major parties. He says that voting independently is the way to go and […]
Salt River and Woodstock residents took to the streets over the weekend to object to the selling of alcohol at local petrol stations. Communities believe that petrol stations and adjoining convenience stores will be fueling […]
Home Affairs offices are extending their operating hours. This after complaints of improper practices at officers were expressed. There is an alleged practice where queues are being cut short and people sent home after the […]
The Rheinmetall Denel explosion inquiry resumed Tuesday at the community house in Salt River. The explosion that occurred in 2018 left eight people dead. The adjournment in May saw 13 witnesses cross-examined and evidence gathered. […]
The widely criticised Formula E event will not take place next year. The organisers have told the hosting City of Cape Town, that this is due to the uncertainty of the country’s lockdown regulations. It’s […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has notified Police Commissioner, Khehla Sitole of his intention to suspend him. It follows allegations that Sitole had intentionally delayed several IPID investigations into corrupt procurement deals. These were for contracts in […]
The International Labour Research Information Group (ILRIG) has played an integral role in community education and conducting research which helps in focusing the initiatives calling for social change. Guest: Shawn Hattingh, researcher and educator at […]
The outcomes of local government elections have a direct impact on communities. Many have had to contend with infrastructural problems which can lead to more struggles with theft and security. The community of Bishop Lavis […]
The South African political landscape has become saturated with parties vying for votes in the upcoming local government elections. This has been further complicated by the number of independent candidates that have also vowed to […]
Residents in the Khayelitsha informal settlement of Site B have blocked roads in response to the City of Cape Town’s poor handling of sewage in their area. Mew Way and Bonga Drive saw road closures […]
Community activists are at the forefront of the daily challenges facing citizens. They are often their advocates, and provide guidance on the community’s rights in the face of several obstacles. The community of Hangberg, however, […]
September 26 marks World News Day – launched by a Canadian journalist in 2018 to raise awareness about the critical role the Fourth Estate plays. It’s not aimed at an industry celebration, but to raise […]
Radio 786 celebrates 26 years of broadcasting and has through the years maintained its relevance through adapting with the times. And it naturally recognised the importance of having a strong multi-media presence where what you […]
The past voter registration weekend has been hailed by the Independent Electoral Commission as a success. The IEC based this claim on the high number of youth (in the 16-29 age group) who registered. The […]
In the first edition of Civil Society in Action, we discuss the role of municipalities in ensuring that the public’s basic needs are met. The past 18 months have shown up the deep-rooted problems that […]
The South Muslim Network (SAMNET) is urging all citizens to register to vote in the upcoming municipal elections, and has underlined the responsibility of Muslims to participate in the political process. Registrations take place this […]
Students are weighing in on whether Covid-19 vaccinations should be compulsory at the University of Cape Town. Professors have proposed this measure to protect the university community from becoming seriously ill. The university’s Student Representative […]
Muslims have a duty to be fully active in improving society. The South African Muslim Network says that one way of doing this, is by participating in the elections. Dr Faisal Suliman says this can […]
South Africa’s leaders have lost their connection with their people. This is the criticism from anti-Apartheid activist and psychologist, Dr Saths Cooper. He was speaking as this year marks the 44th commemoration since Steve Biko […]
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Institute (Fadi) has launched its net-making project in St Helena Bay with the aim of up-skilling members from fishing communities in net-making. The project is part of their alternative livelihoods […]
The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa are staging an indefinite, national strike. This comes after an escalating battle for a living wage of R12 500 a month. Workers also complain of systematic attacks […]
The first-ever dictionary of South Africa’s Kaaps language is being developed. The dictionary project is the result of ongoing collaborative work between sociolinguists and Cape hip-hop artists. Kaaps or Afri-kaaps is a language that developed […]
August 23 marks International Day for the Rememberance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. This day was chosen because of the significant uprising by slaves at the time in Haiti. The days August the […]
High electricity prices have been taking centre-stage across Cape Town. This as electricity prices saw a huge hike at the beginning of July. It has reached a boiling point where social movements have started to […]
The re-opened inquest of the death of Dr Hoosen Mia Haffajee will reveal the truth about how the Apartheid resistance was blocked on all corners. The inquest is underway in the Pietermaritzburg High Court with […]
Pepper, tomato and spinach prices have gone up by at least 20% after ice frost in the Limpopo region caused damage to these crops. According to agricultural information group, Agrimark Trends, the volume of spinach and […]
Muharram marks the commencement of the Islamic year. Calculated according to the lunar calendar, 1 Muharram of the year 1443 falls on 10 August 2021. Muharram is considered the second holiest month after the month of fasting, […]
Preliminary investigations found that Unit 4 of the Medupi power station in Limpopo exploded due to hydrogen mixing with air. Just last week Eskom announced that all units were up and running at the facility. The utility […]
The coloured identity can never be treated as a homogenous entity.This cannot be more clear than in a recent paper published by now University of Cape Town PhD candidate Doctor Simone Peters. In her paper […]
The Congress of Democratic Taxi Associations (Codeta) has resumed its services in the Western Cape. This after violent clashes between it and rival taxi association, the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (Cata) have been engaged in […]
The African National Congress(ANC) has held a picket outside the SABC building in Rocklands, Sea Point. The picketers are calling for the building which is being auctioned, to be sold instead to human settlement entities […]
Amidst the tensions, violence and looting in Durban, schools have been affected. The published list of some 32 schools affected shows that computers, fencing and infrastructure have been damaged. We assess the extent of the […]
A service delivery protest has hit the Capricorn area near Muizenberg, Cape Town. It is alleged that some residents near Vrygrond had planned to march to shops. They laid burning rubble on Prince George Drive, […]
The FW de Klerk Foundation should reveal the ANC leaders that had allegedly gone into some informal agreements with former operatives of the Apartheid regime. This is the charge of author and journalist, Lukhanyo Calata. […]
Gugulethu residents have more faith in their neighbourhood watch than they do in the police. This is the sentiment shared by the local Community Policing Forum’s chairperson, Thembinkosi Mjuza. He was speaking as they have […]
Have you been getting emails or texts requesting permission to use your information? That’s because the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act has come into effect. The act seeks to regulate what kind of information […]
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has been served another blow after the Constitutional Court handed down a scathing judgment which found that the Public Protector did not have the scope and powers to investigate the CR17 […]
People surviving in informal settlements have been the hardest hit by the heavy rains that have battered Cape Town over the past few days. Thousands have been affected as shacks have been flooded. In Masiphumelele […]
It’s likely that the electricity and municipal rates increases are going to push up the prices of essential goods including food. As of July 1st in Cape Town, electricity will cost over 13% more while […]
As of July 1, and in the midst of winter Cape Town residents will be paying 13% more for electricity. It comes following a High Court ruling that electricity provider, Eskom can go ahead with […]
Dogs are being trained in South Africa to identify people with Covid-19. At least five canines are part of this project which is a collaboration between RAPS K9 Law enforcement, private hospital group Netcare and […]
The Constitutional Court has handed down a landmark ruling ordering former President Jacob Zuma go to jail for 15 months for being in contempt of court. There was a majority and a dissenting judgment. Zuma […]
What had been described as ‘aggressive urbanism’ in Palestine has far extended to oppressive occupation; with land theft, displacement, and abductions becoming the norm. The resistance in Sheikh Jarrah, Silwan and other Palestinian towns defending […]
The US government has unleashed an attack on dozens of Iranian and foreign media websites claiming they are spreading disinformation. The US Department of Justice confirmed that it has seized at least 33 websites run […]
The Imam Haroon Foundation expressed its skepticism over the specialist unit being established to probe apartheid-era atrocities in the 1960s. National Coordinator for the Imam Haroon Foundation Cassiem Khan says while the renewed energy to […]
The City of Cape Town has proposed even stricter contingencies against people who are experiencing homelessness. The amended proposed by-laws come as a shocking response to eleven people who experienced homelessness that challenged the High […]
Police are probing cases of murder and attempted after four people were shot in Manenberg, where two of the victims were killed. Three gunmen reportedly opened fire at taxis parked at a busy intersection on […]
Heideveld matriarchs are donning their gowns and protecting the public from gangsterism and crime. The so-called ‘Gown Gang’ was initiated by Heideveld resident, Vanessa Nelson. She witnessed how a teenage girl was attacked by a […]
Ebrahim Rhoda has served his community for most of his life, not only through his research and writing but through active citizenship. In 2018, the University of the Western Cape awarded Rhoda its inaugural Gold […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has made many tobacco users think about kicking the habit of smoking. The World Health Organisation says nearly 60% of tobacco users wanted to quit. This year World No Tobacco Day aims […]
It appears that South Africa has finally come out with what some would call an adequate response to the Israeli aggression against Palestine and its people. International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor says that it’s become […]
Members of the South African BDS Coalition, its affiliates and other partner organisations and trade unions will descend on the Durban port tomorrow. It’s in protest of the docking of an Israeli ship, and in […]
There is growing concern in Langa that the area could become the next crime hotspot. They want the City and province to take urgent strategic action to curb the crime. This follows four separate shooting […]
As Palestinians mark Eid-ul-Fitr today, outrage at the Israeli violations of their basic human rights grows. The death toll from Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip has risen to 83, including 17 children and […]
As we mark International Day of the Oppressed, we turn our focus to the unrest in Myanmar, and the impact that administration has had on the Rohingya community. Millions live in the diaspora, while a […]
Israeli occupation forces are reportedly using internationally banned phosphorus shells in Gaza. This as the rockets fired from the coastal enclave since the start of the latest round between the Zionist occupation and Palestinian resistance […]
Tensions soared in Sheikh Jarrah yesterday, when illegal Israeli settlers backed up by occupying forces attempted to remove Palestinians from their homes. The Israelis had marked the anniversary of the 1967 occupation of Palestine. Their […]
The violence in Yemen has been described as the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. It’s affected every aspect of Yemeni life. For more on the situation there, Voices of Resistance spoke to the deputy […]
The Palestinian youths in the occupied cities of Lod, Umm Al-Fahm and Rahat protested against the Israeli aggression on Al-Aqsa Mosque, Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood and Gaza Strip, clashing with the Zionist forces. The youths burned […]
Human rights activists in South Africa are supporting a bill that will effectively outlaw the country’s dealings with Zionist Israel. The Implementation and Protection of Palestinian Solidarity Rights Bill will apply to the government and […]
As we continue our coverage in the lead up to International Quds Day, we turn our focus to the people who demonstrate and are active in raising awareness about the Palestinian struggle. I’m sure you […]
Israeli forces have finally retreated from al-Aqsa Mosque’s courtyard and Palestinians are returning. Palestinians are now in the process of cleaning the holy site, which is littered with tear gas canisters, stun grenades and cartridges. […]
There’s a new vehicle – if we could call it that… the Bajaj which has already been the aim of jokes is currently considered as the cheapest “vehicle” in South Africa. Shaped like a tiny […]
Middle-income earners are being encouraged to tap into the Financial Linked Individual Subsidy Programme (FLISP) when planning to buy their first home. Those earning between 3 501 – R22 000 can apply. However, the applicant […]
For the sake of your soil – think twice about using laundry water to irrigate your garden. This is the advice from soil scientists at Stellenbosch University who published the first-ever comprehensive research on the […]
The discovery of insulin in 1921 transformed how diabetes was treated. People no longer saw it as a death sentence but a chronic condition. A century later how has insulin changed and how accessible is […]
Compounded medicine containing ivermectin can be sold and prescribed to South Africans. This is the ruling of the North Gauteng High Court, following an agreement between the health regulator SAHPRA and various parties fighting for […]
There is a growing concern in Langa that the area could become the next crime hotspot. They want the City and province to take urgent strategic action to curb the crime. This follows four separate […]
The City of Cape Town’s R 1.4 million civil claims against Gatvol Capetonian and the EFF has been met with outrage. The City accuses the groups of being behind the damages that occurred during a […]
The South African documentary, ‘My Octopus Teacher’, was named the best documentary at the British Academy Film Awards in London last night. The film documents a year spent by filmmaker Craig Foster forging a relationship […]
The likelihood of municipal elections taking place this year has been debated, with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic being cited as the main cause for concern. The Independent Electoral Commission’s vice-chairperson, Janet Love says […]
At least four out of five suspects have been wounded during a shootout with police in Goodwood. It’s understood the Flying Squad received information about a stolen vehicle driving in the area. The police say […]
It’s been almost a year since South Africa entered lockdown. It proved a challenge for many communities who were struggling to gain access to food and other social relief. This is where the Community Action […]
South Africa is participating in the Global Adult Tobacco Survey for the first time. It’s a global standard household survey that aims to enhance countries’ capacity to develop, implement, and monitor tobacco control interventions. With […]
The Netherlands has banned the Islamic face covering, known as the burqa. This law is applied on public transport, government buildings and health institutions. However, with the recent pandemic, wearing a face mask has become […]
One person has reportedly been killed as police clashed with protesting Wits students. However, police have not officially confirmed the fatality. Police have fired rubber bullets and used teargas on a group of Wits University […]
Electricity tariff hikes loom next month, and with the economic hardships being experienced, South Africans don’t know how to overcome the challenges of these increases. To help us assess the impact these hikes will have […]
Veteran journalist and political commentator, Karima Brown has passed away after battling Covid-19. She most recently hosted the eNCA show, The Fix. She is revered for her approach to journalism and her activist background ensured […]
Mosquitoes have been on the move with no signs of letting up in recent days. The summer months normally bring these bloodsuckers to town, this year we’ve noticed an increase in the number of mosquitoes […]
It is international Civil Aviation Day. This year it is being commemorated under the theme of Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development. This day is celebrated to reinforce awareness of the role and importance of […]
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has reiterated his stance that the province does not support further lockdowns in any form. He was speaking in his weekly digicon as the Cape sees a resurgence in Covid-19 […]
Apex High school in Eerste River has been voted the News24 Super School of 2020. This achievement comes for the school’s Covid-19 “keep learning” initiatives. The no-fee, dual-medium public school moved all classes online, while […]
Economic justice for women will be highlighted this 16 Days of Activism Against Violence on Women and Children, as South Africa works to fight its other pandemic, Gender-Based Violence. For women living and working in […]
Today marks the launch of the 16 days of activism for no Violence against Women and Children campaign. It will be commemorated under the banner ‘Women’s economic justice for a non-violent and non-sexist South Africa’. […]
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have not forgotten the assaults meted out to its members in Brackenfell. They have demanded justice for those who were beaten during protests in the area over the past two […]
We say goodbye to a pioneering member of the Radio 786 family. He has been described as a connector of people, who took pride in being of service to the community and always revered for […]
On the wall of the Community House in Salt River, is a 20-metre high mural of the late anit-apartheid activist Imam Abdullah Haron.Graffiti artists, Rizah Potgieter spent six days and three days painting the artwork […]
Proper public participation is not being practiced in the proposed relocation of informal traders in Gatesville. This is the contestation of the acting spokesperson of the Gatesville Informal Traders Association, Imtiaz Shaikh. He notes that […]
A group of indigenous people are occupying a piece of land in Cecilia Forest on the Table Mountain reserve. They maintain that their presence is legal under international law, however, SANParks has confirmed that a […]
The security companies that had been employed by Prasa had been draining the parastatal of necessary funds. Spokesperson Makhosini Mgitywa was responding as a spat is brewing between the Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula and members […]
There will be some circumstances in which compensation will be granted for land that the government intends to expropriate. Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille, says that in these cases, the courts will […]
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille speaks to Radio 786 about the impact of the amendments to the Land Expropriation Bill. These are expected to streamline the acquisition of land for the public […]
Minister for Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia De Lille has offered to provide clarity on the revised expropriation bill. The law would now allow land to be confiscated without compensation if its unused, abandoned or […]
Members of Parliament are too detached from the country’s problems. The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) will be holding a picket outside Parliament on Wednesday to raise this issue, amongst others. The union […]
