Daily Voice 2025-11-11

Names Upon receiving the report, Winde said he would not make it public despite calls from activists who also suggested that the Premier redact names if necessary. Winde told the SABC in an interview on Friday that the report was with his legal team so it could be redacted. He said: “I asked what is it that can I do? Obviously, the ombudsmen is not able to investigate the links and gangs themselves, but I asked him to investigate and give me what I can do to deal with this issue.” Of launching a probe, Winde added: “It came back with two real findings, the biggest power I have is a commission of inquiry. “A number of witnesses had been killed and a number of police officers and law enforcement…

SOUTH Africans battling high food and fuel costs could get some relief, if the Reserve Bank’s calculations are right. The markets will be watching Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana closely when he delivers the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement on Tuesday. The budget is likely to bring the cost of living into sharp focus, with economists saying he could well back a plan to lower the country’s inflation target range. Reserve Bank Governor, SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago, has been pushing to lower the inflation target from the current three to six percent range to a flat three percent. Kganyago argues that a lower target would support “sustainable economic growth and cheaper borrowing costs”. This could eventually make borrowing and living costs cheaper. Investec treasury economist Tertia Jacobs said the change would give…

LISANDA Sondlo’s family is stukkend after the 22-year-old mom from Delft South was killed for protection fees on Friday night. Sondlo was walking home around 8pm with her seven-year-old brother after buying meat to eat at the braai stands on the corner of Tallis Street when she was gunned down – just a door away from where her father lives and just metres from her family home. The mother of one’s heartbroken father said he has been selling beers for three years, but recently he has been threatened for protection fees. The man explained: “Three weeks ago, six guys came to my house, three came to my door and another three were waiting outside in an Avanza demanding protection fees. Shoot “They said that if I do not pay, they…

Efforts Despite the best efforts of EMTs and hospital staff, the officer passed away and is survived by his wife Leveen and their young son. Following the arrests of three suspects at the weekend, the State charged one man with murder, while two others face charges related to the robbery in addition to the illegal possession of ammunition. During court proceedings it was revealed that the main accused along with the second accused would not be applying for bail. However, the third accused will be applying for bail. Safety and Security Portfolio Chairperson, Councillor Mzwakhe Nqavashe, attended the court proceedings alongside the Metro Police officers and said: “We are relieved that the first suspect has abandoned his bail application and we will return to court for the bail application of…

Chase The State alleges that Smith and Lekay committed murder by a way of common purpose. Smith was seen after he opened fire at both sisters. He first fired shots at Jacobs while she was inside a white Range Rover at the time. Jacobs then ran out of the vehicle, but Smith gave chase and continued to fire shots at her. Meanwhile, Smith-Newman was still in the vehicle at the time of the first shooting and Smith went back to the vehicle and fired shots at her. Lekay was placed as the driver of a “getaway car” and it is alleged that he concealed the firearm that was used in the incident. Both legal representatives objected to the Daily Voice’s application for photos to be taken of the accused due…

DURING this November’s Disability Rights Awareness Month, local celebrity DJ Rollstoel and disability advocates are turning up the volume for their call for access and inclusion. For many differently-abled Kapenaars, life is made all the more challenging by stigmas and how society excludes individuals from basic rights that the average person enjoys. There are many different kinds of disabilities, often grouped into broad categories. These include physical disabilities (affecting mobility or motor function), sensory disabilities (such as visual and hearing impairments), intellectual and developmental disabilities, psychosocial or mental health conditions, and neurological or chronic health- related disabilities. Uniting On the frontline of the fight to gain access to education, employment and services just navigating life is the Western Cape Network on Disability (WCND). Lilley Berrington, WCND Head of Stakeholder Engagement,…