Innholdsfortegnelse for 2025-12-10 i Daily Voice

MORE than 300 Western Cape traffic officers have been trained in the battle against human trafficking as the province steps up efforts to protect the vulnerable. A21 South Africa, an NPO specialising in counter-trafficking work, partnered with the Department of Social Development (DSD) and the Western Cape Mobility Department to deliver the programme. Since November, 334 law enforcement officers have been trained across modules covering relevant legislation, reporting procedures and trauma-informed approaches when working with victims. Traffic officers are often the first state officials to encounter potential victims, as many trafficking operations move along major road routes. Intervention Western Cape Social Development MEC Jaco Londt explained: “Human trafficking is a heinous criminal activity that has long-lasting traumatic impacts on victims and their loved ones. Early detection and intervention are key…

“MENSE must stop recording videos and just take a stand when they witness gender-based violence attacks.” To do that, Siyabulela Monakali, spokesperson for Ilitha Labantu – a non-profit organisation promoting Women Rights and eliminating the violence against women and children – calls on Capetonians to “act safely and decisively when witnessing violence”. Monakali spoke to the Daily Voice following two deeply disturbing gender-based violence videos that went viral on social media at the weekened. As the country celebrated the 16 Days of Activ ism of No Violence Against Women and Children, two women were beaten up in separate incidents while using public transport in Cape Town. One video shows a group of commuters sitting rustig agteroor as they watch a woman being slapped and kicked by a young man on…

Ingredients (Serves 8-12, can stretch to 15) 1 kg sausages (cheaper cuts or bulk packs) 2 cups chakalaka (store-bought or homemade) 2 onions, chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 2 peppers, chopped 1-2 tsp curry powder Salt and pepper to taste Method Slice the sausages and brown them in a large pot over medium heat. Remove sausages and set aside, then sauté onions, tomatoes, and peppers until soft. Stir in the curry powder and cook for 1-2 minutes to release the flavour. Return the sausages to the pot, add the chakalaka, and stir to combine. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes so the flavours meld. To stretch the dish, add extra vegetables, beans, or serve with pap or rice to feed more people.…

Premature Asked about the ANC’s strategy ahead of the 2026 local government elections, particularly in the metros, Mantashe said public sentiment – not party planning – was the biggest challenge. He explained: “It’s not our plan. It’s the attitude of society towards us. What we should be doing is correcting that attitude. “If we are not succeeding, we are not going to see any support.” The ANC is yet to finalised their mayoral candidates.…

Treatment Spokesperson Van Wyk reported: “One woman and five men were slightly injured and taken to a nearby medical facility for treatment under police guard. “All prisoners were accounted for, and the rest were taken to court.” The injured driver of the Toyota, a female pedestrian, and two police members were also transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, he added. The driver of the Yaris is a nursing sister at the Arisen Women Foundation. Foundation administrator Gayslo-Ann Nomdo added: “From what bystanders told us, the other patient may have sustained more severe injuries. “Both were injured, but the full extent of their injuries is not yet clear.” She said the accident could have been fatal if there had been a passenger in the car. The nurse was on her…

IT’S that time of year when reality catches up with us. Term 4 has ended, schools are closing, and the festive chaos begins. Oom se dogter, your brother’s son, and the cousins from your mom’s side are all coming to spend the holidays with you. And as you know, December means a full house. Families travel from all over, walk in with suitcases, and you already know what that means. The fridge bly oop en toe gaan. At quarter to we’re having chips, at ten past we’re having biscuits, and every time as jy jou oog knip, a little voice whispers: “We are hungry”. We all want the festive vibe, the gees, and to lag until your binnekant hurt. But when the koskaste start getting empty, you can’t help but…

Inquest Van Wyk reported: “Athlone police registered an inquest following the discovery of a foetus on Monday, 8 December at about 8.45am in Black River in Bridgetown, Athlone. “According to reports, a member of the public was busy working at the mentioned address next to the N2, cleaning the river when they found a foetus in the river.” Crime organisation, Fight Against Crime South Africa, released a statement regarding this disturbing incident, saying that the dumping of babies has become a frequent occurrence with the recent trend of babies dumped in dams. The statement read: “We need to confront a reality that has become too frequent, too shocking, and too painful for any society with a conscience to ignore. “Almost every week another newborn is found abandoned. In bushes, in…

Fatally “Two males aged 57 and 59 were shot and fatally wounded. “According to reports, Nyanga SAPS members attended to a shooting incident at the mentioned address and on their arrival they found the two brothers deceased in a wendy house on the premises. “The victims were declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. The motive for the attack is yet to be determined. “The suspects fled the scene and are yet to be arrested. “Anyone with information about this fatal shooting incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously.” The Nyanga area was notorious as the “murder capital of SA” due to its high rate of violent crime. It recorded 289 moorde in the 2018/19 period, and over the five years…