Innholdsfortegnelse for 2026-01-19 i Daily Voice

Lodged The resignation also comes after George’s replacement, Willie Aucamp, lodged a complaint against him, alleging the misuse of state resources for a political smear operation. In response, George has also filed a formal complaint with the Public Protector against DA-leader John Steenhuisen and Aucamp. According to the Public Protector, George’s complaint calls for an investigation into the conduct of Aucamp, including “his failure to disclose his personal commercial interests and his conflict of interest, which constitutes a breach of the Executive Ethics Code.” The allegations against Steenhuisen include “the unlawful interference in the mandate and function of the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries,” George’s removal as minister, and Aucamp’s appointment, which George argues was inconsistent with the intent of the Government of National Unity. DA federal council…

Quadriplegic As a result, Mofoka lost control of the vehicle and suffered serious injuries, rendering him a quadriplegic, while the passenger was also injured and hospitalised. After the accident, Mofoka instituted legal action to claim compensation for his injuries. Mofoka, however, died after the pleadings had closed. On February 4, 2021, Mofoka was substituted by the executor of his estate as the plaintiff. In his pleadings, Mofoka submitted, among other reasons, that the provincial road department failed to maintain the relevant road in good repair and that the department and its workers failed to display appropriate road signs in advance of such potholes, warning motorists of the potholes so that motorists could adjust their driving in a manner appropriate to the existing road conditions. Sitting Judge Lawrence Lever, however, held…

Scene Van Wyk added that crime scene experts were on the scene combing the area for clues and that circumstances surrounding the shooting incident are under investigation. Ward Councillor Cheslyn Steenberg said he is deeply disturbed and saddened by the shooting incident. He said: “My heartfelt condolences go out to the family of the deceased, the congregation, and the broader Maitland community during this difficult time. “Places of worship should always be spaces of peace, safety and unity, and any act of violence in such a space is completely unacceptable.” Anyone with information about this shooting incident is kindly requested to contact the investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Melvyn Matthews, on 079 894 0092 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Or use SAPS’ mobile application, MySAPS, anonymously.…

Meeting Public relations officer for the Hanover Park Community Police Forum, Kashiefa Mohammed, said the area is still a war zone as every gang is at war. She said a meeting will be held on Monday regarding crime prevention plans to be implemented for the year ahead. Mohammed told the Daily Voice: “It never stops in Hanover Park. From Christmas to now, I think we are sitting on about 13 murders. We just came from the festive season and it is still early in the year but we do have a lot of police visibility and forces on the ground. “We are going into a meeting on Monday and will be planning on how we are going to deal with this ongoing gang war in Hanover Park because at this…

Behaviour “The WCED know about it because I have informed them of the principal’s and circuit manager’s behaviour since last year. They think they can override the decisions of the SGB. They fired the SGB counselor and she refused to go because she said that she is not working for the WCED, which is the right thing to do. They fired three SBG appointments on Tuesday. I commend the counselor for not going because she is not appointed by them (WCED).” Bronagh Hammond, a spokesperson for the WCED, said the accusations of firings are false, as the contracts had ended. Hammond said: “No one was dismissed. This is false. Two teacher contracts ended and were not renewed.” She explained that all contract appointments have an end date. There is no…

IN A troubling case of animal neglect, a homeowner in Fish Hoek is diep innie moeilikheid with animal welfare authorities after it was found that they were keeping live fish in dirty, stagnant water in a swimming pool. The poor conditions led to a court-authorised intervention. Inspectors from the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, assisted by the City of Cape Town Law Enforcement: Animal Control Unit, executed a warrant on 14 January issued by the Simon’s Town Magistrate’s Court under the Animals Protection Act. The SPCA became involved after receiving a cruelty complaint and carrying out repeated inspections at the property. Inspectors found a swimming pool being used to house fish in green, stagnant and heavily-contaminated water. Despite multiple formal warnings, conditions did not improve and adequate care was not…