Innholdsfortegnelse for 2025-10-07 i Daily Voice

Currents NSRI spokesperson Craig Lambinon said at the time that their teams were working with search grids, taking into account weather, wind and sea currents. This was being used to indicate the search area to extend out to sea from Eden on the Bay and out to sea in a north-west direction between Bloubergstrand and Robben Island and out to sea beyond Bokpunt and past the vicinity between Yzerfontein and Dassen Island. According to his Facebook page, Howes was the CEO and founder of Dirty Habits, an apparel store and it was flooded with tributes as the news of his death was confirmed. “Peace be with you. RIP,”shared Natasja Reed. “This is so sad. To his family and friends, may you find comfort in this sad time. Rest in peace…

Post-mortem Van Wyk said: “Macassar police registered a murder case following the discovery of the burned body of an unidentified male on Saturday at 10am on Kramat Road, Macassar. “A post-mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death. The circumstances surrounding this incident are still under investigation.” Macassar community leader Christiaan Stewart said that this has been an ongoing issue. He said: “We do not know who this person is. Macassar is currently a dumping ground where people are being killed in other areas and dumped here. “We also found [decomposed] bodies along rivers where the person was half gone. We are sitting with a problem that needs urgent intervention.” Police are appealing to anyone with information about this incident to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or…

TWO adaptive surfers from Khayelitsha are preparing to take on the world. Noluthando Makalima and Raemondo Lessing, both proud members of the Roxy Davis Foundation, have been selected to represent South Africa at the 2025 World Para Surfing Championships in Oceanside, California, from 2 to 7 November. The pair competed earlier this year at the South African Para Surfing Championships in May, where they earned their place on the national team. For both athletes, the chance to compete on the world stage is a dream come true, but one that comes with immense challenges. As is often the case in para sports, the athletes are required to self-fund their participation, covering flights, accommodation, gear, coaching and support. Assistance Without financial assistance, these surfers risk missing out on the opportunity of…

IT WAS raining bullets on the Cape Flats yesterday as multiple reports of shooting incidents and deaths came flooding in from across various areas. Gunfire was reported in areas such as Bonteheuwel, Delft, Wesbank, Ottery, Elsies River, Mitchells Plain, Hanover Park and Manenberg to name a few. On Monday morning, the body of a man was found in Citrus Street, with gunshot wounds to the back and chest. Bonteheuwel Ward Councillor Angus McKenzie reported: “Shortly after 5am this morning, an unknown individual was shot and killed in Citrus Street, Bonteheuwel. “While there is an assumption that the incident may be gang-related, this cannot be confirmed at this stage, despite reports of gunfire being heard at the time. SAPS, Metro Police, and Law Enforcement officials are... conducting investigations.” Police spokesperson Sergeant…

IT’S been a bloody September in Cape Town and for residents across the Cape Flats, it’s not just a headline, it’s a daily reality. With nearly 500 gang-related shootings reported in the Western Cape in just one month, families have been forced to live, learn, and even celebrate under fire. In Hanover Park last weekend, matriculants dressed for their big night as bullets ripped through the streets, while parents pray every day that their children make it home from school. Hanover Park Community Policing Forum (CPF) media liaison Kashiefa Mohammed asked why the future generations have to duck and dive due to bullets that have riddled their society. Mohammed said: “The community of Hanover Park is in so much fear. “Our children are scared to play outside, our community go…

FOR many young people, the matric ball is more than just a farewell celebration – it’s the day they’ve been dreaming of since their first day of high school. It’s a moment to celebrate years of hard work, friendship, and resilience. But for some families, the costs of the big day can turn that dream into a worry. That’s why Wholesun Bread is stepping up to make sure every learner has the chance to shine. Their Matric Ball competition for the Class of 2026 is giving Grade 11 learners in 2025 and their schools the opportunity to win big and make unforgettable memories. Through the Wholesun Bread Bag Collection Campaign, which runs from 14 October 2025 to 31 January 2026, learners, schools, and communities are encouraged to collect and recycle…