Aneeqa Du Plessis, Author at Voice of the Cape

Palestine and the Changing Global Order lecture set to take place in Cape Town

By Rachel Mohamed The Muslim Youth Movement (MYM) and AWQAF SA will host a public lecture titled "Palestine and the Changing Global Order," featuring Wadah Khanfar—author, public intellectual, President of the AL Sharq Forum, and co-founder of the Common Action Forum. Speaking on VOC News Beat representative of the MYM Mohammad Groenewald, “When reading the book, we realized that people often look at history in a very shallow way especially […]

11 September 2024

News

Justice Minister denies allegations and faces calls for suspension amid VBS loan scandal

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Thembi Simelane, has denied most allegations involving her connection with Gundo Wealth Solutions, asserting that her interactions were legitimate and that the loan she secured had been repaid. Despite her denials, calls for her resignation are growing amid concerns that her presence could impede the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) handling of the VBS Bank scandal. Speaking on VOC NewsBeat, legal expert […]

11 September 2024

International News

Israel forces kills US citizen while volunteering

By Kouthar Sambo Israel has been increasing and expanding its attacks in the West Bank as videos and images have made the rounds on social media depicting displaced Palestinians injured and killed as a result of attacks on their tents. Furthermore, the targeting of a United States (US) citizen last week, Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who was volunteering in the West Bank and was killed by Israeli forces, has caused outrage. […]

11 September 2024

International News

Australia is planning to ban children from using social media

By Kouthar Sambo Amid escalated concerns raised about minors using social media, Australia is planning to ban children from using social media. This comes as platforms such as Instagram and TikTok may be negatively impacting young people's physical and mental health - a phenomenon prevailing worldwide. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show on Tuesday, an Executive Manager of Coach Tee and tech expert, Thabiso Naleli, said concerns are centered around […]

11 September 2024

Local

Land Bank repays 60% of its debt

By Kouthar Sambo Early reports revealed that Land Bank repaid 60% of its debt following its default on its R45-billion debt in 2020 with its financial position made worse by bad business decisions and poor governance. However, the Land Bank has reached a landmark agreement with its lenders to restructure its massive debt, a financial crisis deemed one of the most intricate and complex debt restructuring in the country's economic […]

11 September 2024

Local

Teachers encouraged to take action as WC faces massive job cuts

By Ragheema Mclean Education remains a cornerstone of development worldwide, yet recent budget cuts are casting shadows over the future of the sector across the country and particularly in the Western Cape. The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) announced last month that it would be slashing over 2,400 teaching positions due to financial constraints, sparking outrage among educators, civil society organizations, and concerned citizens alike. The job cuts have drawn […]

11 September 2024

Local

VOC Breakfast to announce Umrah giveaway winners soon

By Ragheema Mclean "Labbayk, Allahuma Labbayk. Labbayka Laa Shareeka Laka-Labbayk." These sacred words will soon be echoed by two honoured guests of Allah [SWT] as VOC Breakfast prepares to announce the winners of the Umrah giveaway on Friday, 13 September 2023. In partnership with Millers Travel and Tours, the initiative aimed to provide two deserving community members with the opportunity to perform Umrah, valued at over R35,000. Entries poured in […]

11 September 2024

Local

NPO empowers female entrepreneurs in South Africa

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The Do More Foundation’s Township Economy Programme is making significant strides in empowering female entrepreneurs in South Africa’s townships, helping to address the gender disparity in unemployment. Women in the country consistently face higher unemployment rates than men across all education levels. According to Statistics South Africa, from Quarter 2:2014 to Quarter 2:2024, unemployment among women with tertiary qualifications rose sharply from 15.1% to 26.9%. Women with […]

11 September 2024

Local

Two suspects arrested in Elsies River for illegal firearms possession

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Two individuals were apprehended in Elsies River for possessing unlicensed and prohibited firearms, along with ammunition on Monday. The arrests were carried out by the South African Police Service's (SAPS) Anti-Gang Unit, which operates in the Western Cape. SAPS spokesperson Captain Frederick van Wyk reported, "While conducting high-density patrols, officers received information about an illegal firearm being kept at a residence in Lynn Street, Norwood Estate, Elsies […]

11 September 2024

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