Don’t give government credit: Hopeless ministers so hard up for positive PR that they ride Banyana Banyana’s coattails

Taariq Halim|Published

Banyana didn’t come out tops BECAUSE of government. They won that trophy IN SPITE of government, writes Munier Grootbek.

Banks won’t silence us: Press freedom and 1400 jobs at stake

Taariq Halim|Published

Dear readers, we are in trouble. By we, I mean the journalists at the Daily Voice, at the Cape Argus, the Weekend Argus and Cape Times, writes Munier Grootbek.

The truth hurts: If the harsh reality of the news we report on isn’t for you, don’t read the Voice

Taariq Halim|Published

Our journalists really do “skrik vir niks” and go to great lengths to give you the cold facts, the harsh reality, writes Munier Grootbek.

Remembering a local legend: Lorna de Smidt leaves behind legacy in anti-apartheid fight

Taariq Halim|Published

Today we honour the extraordinary life of a local anti-apartheid, equality and women’s rights activist, teacher and journalist, Lorna de Smidt, who passed away recently, ...

Outage outrage: Eskom workers, unions, bosses and govt all to blame for crisis

Taariq Halim|Published

It’s not lekker knowing that our only electricity provider is perpetually seconds from disaster, writes Munier Grootbek.

‘Disrespectful’ front page?

Taariq Halim|Published

Perhaps if the Daily Voice had been “disrespectful” and reported on James’ plight earlier, he might have received much-needed support sooner, writes Munier Grootbek. ...

Million dollar questions: Where did president Ramaphosa’s stolen $4m cash stash come from?

Taariq Halim|Published

Who keeps R60 million in cash hidden on their property? Drug merchants? Abalone dealers? Gun suppliers? Counterfeit currency producers? writes Taariq Halim.

Yes, we are hysterical: Arrests, safe returns will calm us

Taariq Halim|Published

We want to see kidnap suspects arrested, and our missing women returned safely, write Taariq Halim.

Spoilt brats coin it in tough times: Bishops rugby boys are in need of reality check

Taariq Halim|Published

While ordinary people are sukkeling their moer off to merely exist, the privileged, spoiled brats at Bishops Diocesan College are literally throwing money away, ...

Call it what it is: Racism - Stellies incident was not drunken, dorm fun

Taariq Halim|Published

What Theuns really ought to do is go back to Babalo's dorm room - at a decent hour this time - with a brand-new laptop and books and apologise for his racist behaviour. ...

How do we fix South Africa? It’s not money, just four principles

Taariq Halim|Published

When the good people in our communities come together, anything is possible. Amazing things happen, writes Munier Grootbek.

The DA’s war hero

Taariq Halim|Published

The over-achieving DA leader hasn’t let his solitary matric qualification stand in the way of landing a top job in politics. Now, John is pursuing a new career – ...

Nail the rail arsonists: Convict must piemp taxi bosses behind Metrorail fire attacks

Taariq Halim|Published

This vark must not get a minute’s peace until he piemps the person who paid him – and the taxi bosses and association(s) who stood to benefit, writes Taariq Halim. ...

Heroes in a war zone

Taariq Halim|Published

Despite the gang violence, Cape Flats mense still make a success of their lives, writes Munier Grootbek.

If this was on the Cape Flats...

Taariq Halim|Published

Imagine if these were two ouens at a house party on the Flats, writes Munier Grootbek.

Hunger cure for chokers: The desire to succeed is what champions are made of

Taariq Halim|Published

Being a champion is about the drive and determination to excel and challenge yourself against the best in the game, writes Munier Grootbek.

Welcome to the war zone: Leaders get a wake-up call in gang hotspots

Taariq Halim|Published

You’d swear there was an election around the corner the way the authorities have reacted to the recent surge in violence in the city, writes Munier Grootbek.

Spitting image is disgusting: FIFA, World Rugby should follow ICC’s rule to keep saliva off the field

Taariq Halim|Published

The use of spit to shine a cricket ball will soon be banned. Now, let’s hope other sporting codes such as football, rugby and even tennis will follow suit, writes ...

Think before you click: New law to clamp down on harmful content on social media

Taariq Halim|Published

People must know that there are consequences for posting hate speech, inciting violence, defaming others, identifying minors, distributing porn and fake news, writes ...

DStv greedy spoilsports: Broadcaster will lose subscribers with their new limit on app streaming

Taariq Halim|Published

If DStv thought the new policy would somehow persuade non-subscribers to sign up, they got it completely wrong, writes Munier Grootbek.

Affordable power to the people!

Taariq Halim|Published

The City’s move away from Eskom is kwaai, but please drop the cost of electricity, writes Munier Grootbek.

NSFAS is failing our students: University bursary bungles jeopardising youth’s future

Taariq Halim|Published

Please NSFAS, get your house in order, for the sake of our future, writes Munier Grootbek.

Frauds and bad service: Look after your customers and avoid being named and shamed

Taariq Halim|Published

People are regularly being cheated out of their hard-earned money because of poor service, writes Taariq Halim.

Vaccines and your rights: No help from courts and CCMA

Taariq Halim|Published

What recourse do employees who have been dismissed for refusing to be vaccinated have in the courts, the CCMA and with the unions? asks Taariq Halim

City passes, then fails licence test

Taariq Halim|Published

R500 fine for no disk on car while getting a new one angers me, writes Taariq Halim.