Innholdsfortegnelse for 2025-12-22 i Daily Voice

Winner Liesbeeck Primary School emerged as the overall winner, recycling 674.8kg of material during the campaign. Wavecrest Primary School placed second with 587kg, followed by Caradale Primary School in third place with 487.1kg. Grade Four teacher at Liesbeeck Primary, Faaidah Cassiem, said consistent communication with ouers and pupils was key to their success. She said: “We sent out letters to parents to keep the hype up. It became a collaborative process between teachers and learners. I reminded them every other day. “We always reminded them about the recycling process of stomping on the bottles, the bottle caps, and emptying plastic. “Sometimes they would come to school and then other educators would guide them on how to do it; it became a whole collaborative process between teachers and learners. It boosted…

THE Kaapse Klopse are ready to hit Cape Town Stadium in a revamp of the iconic Cape Town Minstrel Street Parade this nuwe jaar. Rising costs and fewer troepe are threatening the traditional Tweede Nuwejaar parade, with the organisers announcing a drastic route change and change in format. The traditional gathering at the Grand Parade and people lining Darling, Adderley and Wale Streets to catch a glimpse of the Klopse will be no more. Seats It will be especially devastating for the people of Bo-Kaap, who for years came with their chairs and umbrellas al van vroeg af to book their seats along Wale Street up until Rose Street in Bo-Kaap to get the best view. Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association (KKKA) director Muneeb Gambeno said that the adjustments were made…

A YOUNG musician and mommy from Kraaifontein claims she was sexually assaulted and choked by a colleague on the MSC Musica while being ashore in Portugal. MSC authorities have confirmed an investigation is underway and the 29-year-old is preparing to open a criminal case against the colleague. The alleged perpetrator is also a South African musician, and was her singing partner as a music duo aboard the cruise ship. The woman and the colleague’s cabin were cordoned off for 24 hours before he was allowed to subsequently resume his duties as a singer. Support In response to Cape Argus’ queries about allegations, a MSC Cruises spokesperson confirmed that a ondersoek was being conducted with support to the victim. What was supposed to be the dream opportunity for the mother, allegedly…

Difficult “This is a difficult day and we appreciate the understanding and respect shown as we move forward.” Drakenstein Municipality’s Fire and Rescue Services said the fire broke out shortly after midday. Additional support came from Stellenbosch Municipality, Cape Winelands District Municipality, the Fire Protection Association (FPA), and DFW Fire and Rescue NPC. The Cucina Di Giovanni restaurant and the first wing of the accommodation facilities were destroyed, while crews worked to prevent the flames from reaching the historic Manor House and the second accommodation wing, said the municipality. The municipality said helicopters deployed by the FPA assisted with aerial water drops, but strong winds made firefighting efforts difficult. They warned: “Wind conditions remain strong, but all teams are fully alert and monitoring the area closely to prevent any flare-ups.”…

Proud He said: “I am currently a doctor at Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital (RMSH) in Kimberley, working in the internal medicine department as a medical officer, and where I have been for the past five years. “I graduated from the University of Cape Town in 2015 with a MBChB degree, after which I served my internship in Bloemfontein, going through the Pelonomi, Universitas and national hospital circuit. “After my two years of internship, I completed my community service year with the South African Defense Force at the Makhado Air Force base in Limpopo. Once I became a medical officer I followed my wife to Kimberley to gain experience.” Niklo and his brother, Jason Staggie, a film maker and director, released a film about his family life two years ago, titled…

Complaint Twigg reported: “Philippi police attended to a complaint of a shooting in Surwood Walk, Hanover Park, on Sunday morning, 21 December 2025, at about 5.30am. “Upon arriving on the scene they found a 23 year old female in the bedroom with a gunshot wound to her head. “She was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel and the circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.” In a separate incident, police found the body of an adult male who sustained multiple gunshot wounds around 6.30am in Stemberry Street in Eerste River on Sunday morning.…