Innholdsfortegnelse for 2025-10-23 i Daily Voice

Improve She said: “I’m proud to have achieved my personal best time. Regardless of the outcome, every competition is an opportunity to grow and improve. Every competitor who gave their all is a winner.” She said staying fit is essential for firefighters, adding: “I focus on general fitness. As a single parent, I carry my training equipment and set up circuits between school runs and my son’s sports activities.” Andiswa said she was excited and emotional, marking her third year competing. She said: “Let’s stop stoning fire trucks when they are responding to fires. The service number is 021 590 1900. In the men’s divisions, Goodwood’s station firefighter Jermaine Carelse emerged victorious in the 50 to 54 age bracket. The over-40s men’s relay team, consisting of Wynberg station firefighter Luton…

Investigation The pair faces charges of kidnapping, rape, and murder. The additional kidnapping charge was added earlier in the investigation as the State built its case. National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila said the matter was postponed for further investigation. He added: “The case against Jack and Matyeseni, who are charged with rape and murder, has been postponed to 10 December 2025 for further investigation. “There are reports that are still outstanding – toxicology, histology, and fingerprint reports. A forensic social worker’s report is also outstanding. We are working to ensure that they are available before the next court appearance.” During their previous appearance on 20 August, the couple abandoned their bail application after their lawyer informed the court that the individuals at the address provided to the…

Wounded Twigg reported: “The circumstances surrounding a shooting incident on Tuesday night, 21 October 2025, at about 11.17pm, on the corner of Chapman and Ventura Streets, Factreton, where a 29-year-old male was shot and wounded are under investigation. “Police members were called to the crime scene where they found the victim with a gunshot wound to his leg. The victim was taken to a medical facility for treatment. The motive for the attack is yet to be determined. “An attempted murder case was registered for investigation. In an unrelated shooting incident yesterday on the corner of Lugmag and Ventura Streets, a 32-year-old was shot dead. Twigg reported: “The victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. The motive for the attack is yet to be established. The suspect/s…

JACOB Zuma has been told to pay up or lose his hele als, after losing his R28.9 million case in the Gauteng High Court yesterday. The former president could lose his immovable and/or movable properties – including his state pension attached – if he fails to pay back the huge bill racked up by private litigation during his tenure as head of state. Gauteng High Court (in Pretoria) Judge Anthony Millar ordered Zuma to make this payment (R28 960 774.34) to the State Attorney as well as pay interest as calculated at the prescribed rate. The interest is on R18.9m, running from 25 January 2024 to the date of payment. Debt In the event that Zuma fails to satisfy the judgment debt in this matter within 60 days…

AFTER eight laaities were geskors at Milnerton High in a case of apparent bullying, more footage emerged as dinge rukked hand uit at a protest outside the school on Wednesday. Mense were teargassed by police as dozens of people expressed their outrage over a viral video of a Grade 10 learner being assaulted in a school locker-room. In the initial video, that sparked outrage around the country on Tuesday, the learner was hit with what looks like a pipe, before another laaitie lines up to hit him with a hockey stick. Despite asking the others to stop, he was whipped again with a belt as the group cheered. As a result, eight learners have since been suspended, and police have confirmed that a criminal case has been opened. Now more…

Concerned He said: “The CPF and the community of Khayelitsha are shocked by such incidents and very concerned about the continuous mass shootings taking place across Cape Town. “We are calling on the authorities to put pressure on criminal gangs and conduct stop-and-search operations to rid our communities of firearms, which are wreaking havoc, particularly on young lives and the future of the country. Rafique Foflonker, spokesperson for the Western Cape Provincial CPF Board, highlighted the strain on policing resources. He added: “The number of mass murders in recent weeks is alarming. SAPS has dedicated significant resources to investigating these cases, which is a drain on policing. The Board is deeply concerned about the situation.” Anyone with information about the incident can call Crime Stop on 08600 10111 anonymously.…

TWO Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) officers were injured during a violent confrontation with the community while pursuing a stolen vehicle in Lavender Hill. According to Daily Voice sources, cops were informed that a Toyota Conquest was stolen. The vehicle was then pointed out to them while at the BP Garage in Capricorn on Tuesday and the cops went in pursuit of the suspects. The vehicle was chased down Prince George Drive towards Lavender Hill. The source added: “The members tried to block the vehicle and shot its wheels flat, but missed. The vehicle was chased to Mirby Road, Lavender Hill, where it was then blocked off again and it nearly knocked over a SAPS member. Throwing “Shots were fired and the vehicle came to a stop.” Residents then gathered and…