Innholdsfortegnelse for 2026-01-13 i Daily Voice

THE Daily Voice teamed up with Toppers Uniforms to give 10 lucky readers a headstart to the 2026 school year. Over the weekend, the 10 readers lit up Toppers Uniforms with smiles and excitement as they enjoyed a back-to-school shopping spree, each winning a R1 000 school uniform voucher to help ease the cost of the new school year, which kicks off on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. The vouchers gave learners the chance to pick out their full school uniform, from shirts and pants to skirts, shoes and ties, ensuring they start the year fully prepared, confident, and proud to be part of their school community. The winners came from across the local communities and surrounding areas, including Wynberg, Mitchells Plain, Hanover Park, and Manenberg, representing both primary and high…

Tactical Smith said: “Along with our Highway Patrol Unit, a hard tactical stop was implemented, and all four suspects were apprehended on scene. “The Hyundai Accent had false number plates and fraudulent license disks – belonging to a VW Jetta.” Further investigation revealed that the skelms were in the possession of Mandrax. It was later confirmed that the Nissan Champ bakkie had been reported stolen from Sea Point just an hour earlier. Officers also found that the ignition had already been tampered with. Smith added: “All four occupants, each with prior criminal records related to motor vehicle theft, were placed under arrest and handed over to Athlone SAPS for further investigation and prosecution.” He further praised cops for their vigilance, saying law enforcement will continue to act without fear or…

A HOMELESS man, who was just trying to survive on the streets of Bishop Lavis, was found viciously murdered on a veldjie, and now people are seeking answers and demanding justice. According to a Daily Voice source, the 44-year-old man was lelik vermoor after he was found dead on a field along Sky Road on Monday. A community member, who was at the scene, said when they came around his body, they saw that his face was “skeef en dik gegooi” with a baksteen. The resident, who chose to remain anonymous, said: “While we were standing at the scene, someone came and told us that they were sitting in the park yesterday evening and the security went around the park towards the Modderdam Road and threatened him. Viciously “The security…

THE holidays are over en dis tyd vir kop krap as parents are gearing up for the new school year. Starting a new schooling adventure is a daunting experience for some parents, especially if your child is starting high school or primary school which means new school, new uniform, a new stationery list, a new set of everything... en alles kos net geld. In no-fees government schools, costs are relatively low to cater for poorer communities. But in other government school models, some families are looking at R6 000 at the start of primary school, while going to high school could see the cost rise to R10 000. Apart from the school fees, stationery and uniforms take up the bulk of the expense. Stationery packs average at around R1 000,…