Daily Voice 2025-09-23

A BOBBEJAAN believed to have hopped on a ship from Cape Town is causing havoc in Durban. Residents in Durban’s Umbilo and Glenwood areas are being asked to keep an eye out for the baboon that has mysteriously appeared in the region. Carol Booth, coordinator, rescuer and caregiver at the Monkey Helpline, explained: “It’s just a little juvenile, so it’s no threat to anybody. It will not hurt anyone.” She added: “There are people who believe in witchcraft, so they might think the baboon has been sent by witches, which is not true.” The first sighting of the apie was reportedly on a ship. Booth explained: “We are not 100 percent sure if it came off the ship. “But the first sighting was on a ship and those who saw…

Concerns He added: “In this case, the Political Killings Task Team is a provincial structure. If the Minister had concerns, he could have raised them, and we would have engaged. “But to go as far as saying ‘disband now, not even tomorrow’ – that’s direct interference.” Masemola stressed that while the Minister was free to propose strategic priorities and even comment on methods, the implementation, remained the sole responsibility of the National Commissioner. He said: “I don’t expect the Minister to instruct on how to perform operational functions.” The dispute revealed deep tensions at the top of South Africa’s policing structure, especially in the wake of escalating political assassinations in provinces like KZN. The disbandment of a unit specifically tasked with investigating political killings raised questions about the future of…

A HEIDEVELD mom had a bitter birthday on Sunday after her son called to tell her about his plans for her day, however 15 minutes later she received the news that he had been brutally murdered. Carol Fisher told the Daily Voice that her son Carlyle, known as “Tan”, had surprised her with a pair of tekkies on 20 September, a day before her 47th birthday. The mom said: “I was sitting in the house and I just spoke to him like 15 minutes before I heard what happened. “We still spoke about the plans he had for me. He was planning to make a potjie and to make it a beautiful day for me. “He just told me to make sure I am washed and to make myself look…

Horror JA, a safari planner, testified that the first time she saw her face after the collision was when an ICU nurse wheeled her into the shower room, where she left her. It was then that the plaintiff saw the horror of her face in the bathroom mirror. The reconstructive surgeon who had operated on her face recommended laser treatment for the management of her severe scars. The issue was that the fund was not set on reimbursing her, as the laser therapist was not registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. The court heard evidence from experts that the treatment not only helped her appearance but also her psychological well-being. The court found the RAF’s rejection of her claim failed to recognise the impact of her injuries…

AS WE celebrate Heritage Month, it is important to note that South Africa is filled with incredible diversity, and this does not just seep into our culture, but our language too. While South Africa has 12 official languages, the Afrikaaps or Kaaps language is something that emerged in the Western Cape. Kaaps is a form of Afrikaans that was developed from interactions between indigenous Khoisan people and diverse groups like Malay, Portuguese, and Dutch people during the early colonial period. Kaaps is a creolised language of the Cape Flats. The early version of Kaaps functioned as a secret language for non-white communities to communicate without the Dutch colonists’ understanding, a legacy that has been highlighted by linguists and cultural activists. A Kaaps dictionary was also launched in 2021. Collective Professor…

Escaping Stellenbosch Municipality has yet to respond to queries about the resignation and Kannemeyer escaping suspension. Newly-appointed Executive Mayor of Stellenbosch Municipality, Jeremy Fasser, said he was committed to providing the appropriate action against Kannemeyer and that investigations were under way after the 2023 video surfaced earlier this month. Political parties state the former HR manager called for accountability through an independent investigation. Robin Hendrikse, GOOD Stellenbosch Municipality Councillor said Kannemeyer should not be spared from facing the music. “Alexander Kannemeyer, a senior official in the Stellenbosch Municipality, has now resigned from his position as Acting Director of Corporate Services. This follows public outrage over a leaked video in which he appears to advocate for racial exclusion and the purging of municipal hiring practices,” she added. In a bid of…