Kouthar Sambo, Author at Voice of the Cape

Hamas welcomes the UN General Assembly resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza

By Kouthar Sambo "Hamas welcomes the United Nations (UN) General Assembly resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and urges the international community to compel the terrorist occupation government to implement it." This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement follows the overwhelmingly passing of a resolution by the UN General Assembly, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. "The move enables the civilian population to have immediate […]

12 December 2024

Cape Town

The NSRI cautions beach goers to adopt a “safety-conscious mindset” in and around water

By Kouthar Sambo As holiday goers flock to the beach to enjoy a swim, the National Sea Rescue Institutes’ (NSRI) Craig Lambinon, spoke on VOC's PM Drive show, cautioning swimmers to be on high alert and remain vigilant near water bodies. Lambinon provided an update on the latest drowning incident, citing a tragedy in Soweto. "On arrival on the scene, an extensive sea and shoreline search commenced for a teenager, […]

6 December 2024

News

Eskom busts illegal electricity farm

By Kouthar Sambo Eskom, the South African Police Service (SAPS), City Power, and contracted security personnel discovered a large-scale illegal electricity operation on a farm in Leeupoort, Gauteng. This comes as the power utility revealed in a statement that the illegal operation is estimated to have cost Eskom over R6.6 million in lost electricity revenue. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show, energy expert Chris Yellend said the situation has been […]

6 December 2024

Cape Town

Consumers are warned of silly season scammers

By Kouthar Sambo Consumers have been warned to be on high alert for online transactions linked to their bank cards. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show on Thursday, Specialised Security Services (SSS) expert Mike Bolhuis, stressed that consumers must remain vigilant when encountering scammers. "The latest scam alert is people getting a call from the bank, and the number shows it's from the bank and fraud department. The person takes […]

5 December 2024

International

SAMNET: “As if it’s not bad enough that there’s a genocide but over and above, still humiliate Palestinians by taking away your religious prayer”

By Kouthar Sambo Amid the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza, Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, directed police on Sunday, 1st December 2024, to ban Mosques from playing the Athaan (Islamic call to prayer), claiming it "disturbs" Jewish residents. This comes after he has instructed authorities to confiscate loudspeakers and fine Mosques for playing the call, which lasts about two minutes. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show, the South African […]

5 December 2024

Featured

Residents of Orlando East recently shut down several spaza shops owned by foreigners in Soweto

By Kouthar Sambo Residents of Orlando East recently shut down several spaza shops owned by foreigners in Soweto following a surge in food-borne illnesses and a desire to reclaim the township economy for locals. However, President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned people not to take the law into their own hands. “We call on our people not to take the law into their own hands. The law can burn you. Cooperate […]

5 December 2024

Cape Town

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says National Treasury’s plan to cut South Africa’s budget will not affect service delivery

By Kouthar Sambo In response to a Parliamentary question from the Economic Freedom Fighters MP Omphile Maotwe, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said the National Treasury’s plan to cut South Africa’s budget by letting some government employees retire early will not affect service delivery or be a “free-for-all”. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show, political analyst Angelo Fick said that if the move refers to retirement, it does not necessarily mean […]

4 December 2024

International

BRCIS expert: “Countries are free to choose a currency that enhances the development of its people”

By Kouthar Sambo South Africa reacted with a mix of concern and calls for strategic planning following United States (US) elect President Donald Trump’s threats to impose increased tariffs on BRICS nations due to de-dollarization. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show, BRICS expert Mika Kubayi said nations have already been trading without the dollar and have been doing well for themselves. However, he referred to Trump's threats as "blatant bullying" […]

4 December 2024

Cape Town

The Kifness slams Gift of the Givers’ founder Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman in a social media post

By Kouthar Sambo South African Parody artist David Scott, also known as The Kifness, took to social media, calling Gift of the Givers’ founder Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman “a radical Islamist under the guise of a humanitarian.” Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show, Africa4Palestine’s Ali Komape said The Kifness is rather "racist" and that the move should not come as a surprise at all. "He has been very pro-Israel in the […]

3 December 2024

Kouthar

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