Innholdsfortegnelse for 2026-01-05 i Daily Voice

DIE ding gaan ruk en kriewel when minstrel troupes take to the streets of Cape Town for the annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade today. Officially known as the Hollywoodbets Cape Town Street Parade, the Tweede Nuwe Jaar kicks off five weeks of intense competition among the Mother City's minstrels. The parade, organised by the Kaapse Klopse Carnival Association (KKKA), brings together various troupes who will march, drum, and dance through the city centre from Greenpoint to the Cape Town Stadium. Thousands of spectators will line the streets, clapping, cheering, and following the performers as they show off their colourful outfits, top hats, and dazzling costumes. For many performers, the parade is the highlight of the year, a chance to show off months of practice and to celebrate their culture and…

Floating The NSRI said in a statement: “Shortly after initiating a search along the beach, a man was discovered floating lifeless in the water, in the surf zone, and he was recovered to the beach by lifeguards who initiated Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) efforts.” Emergency responders from the Western Cape government's Emergency Medical Services, private ambulance services, Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services, City's law enforcement, Disaster Risk Management and the police joined the rescue teams on scene and continued advanced resuscitation efforts. All attempts to resuscitate the man were unsuccessful. Strand police have since opened an inquest for investigation following the incident. Police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg said: “The victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel, after all efforts to resuscitate the victim were exhausted. A post-mortem…

UNITED States president Donald Trump confirmed that they have completed an operation that captured Venezuelan counter- part Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Maduro has been jailed in New York City and faces federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organisations, which Maduro denies. US Attorney General Pam Bondi shared a superseding indictment similar to one filed against Maduro in 2020 – including that he is responsible for sending cocaine and fentanyl into the US. Transition Hours after explosions rocked the Venezuelan capital Caracas on Friday night, Trump told reporters at his Mar‑a‑Lago estate that Washington would “run” Venezuela until a “safe, proper and judicious” transition could take place. However, Venezuelan authorities called the attack, carried out by the US Army’s elite Delta Force, an…

Caught “The suspects were targeting another bakkie on Beach Road, Kramat, when they were caught by the Sandvlei NHW. The suspects were arrested for motor vehicle theft. “A white bakkie was stolen early this morning from the Macassar area. The owner noticed it missing around 4.30am. “At about 5am, a friend spotted the bakkie standing on the N2 with hazards on and a flat wheel. By the time the owners got there, it was gone again.” Police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg said that the men will appear in court today. He added: “Kindly be advised that three adult males were arrested for the possession of a stolen motor vehicle and car breaking implements. “They will appear in the Somerset Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 5 January 2026. The investigation is ongoing.”…

Alert “We must remain alert to protect ourselves and our vehicles,” she said, highlighting the urgent need for community awareness in the face of rising crime rates. Elsies River Community Policing Forum (CPF) chairperson Marius Fourie said prolonged construction was a key concern. “The protracted roadworks on 35th Avenue in Elsies River are extremely disruptive and create a prime opportunity for criminals to exploit trapped or slowed motorists. An incident takes only a split second to occur. We call for improved safety planning around such sites,” he said. Charmen Gribi from the Inspire Network highlighted driver behaviour as a contributing factor, saying: “We see motorists distracted on cell phones while driving through these vulnerable zones. This makes them easy targets. We cannot caution motorist enough: roll up your windows, lock…