Kouthar Sambo, Author at Voice of the Cape

A senior Sudanese diplomat accuses the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of committing war crimes in North Darfur state

A senior Sudanese diplomat has accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of committing war crimes in North Darfur state. Survivors fleeing el-Fasher have reported mass executions and sexual violence attributed to the paramilitary forces. On Sunday, Sudan's envoy to Egypt, Imadeldin Mustafa Adawi, reiterated these allegations and further accused the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of supporting the RSF paramilitary group during the ongoing conflict. A Sudanese civilian, Ola Hassan, told […]

4 November 2025

Features

The North Gauteng High Court sets new deadlines that will provide additional time for public feedback on the proposed electricity costs

The North Gauteng High Court has set new deadlines that will provide additional time for public feedback on the proposed electricity costs, giving residents and businesses a greater opportunity to influence the final decision. The court recently ruled that the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (NERSA) public consultation process for the 2025/26 year regarding municipal tariff approval was invalid due to a challenge from AfriForum. The ruling does not […]

4 November 2025

Featured

Hamas refutes the false accusations made by the U.S. Central Command, alleging that the resistance had been “looting an aid truck”

The Palestinian resistance group Hamas rejected the false accusations made by the U.S. Central Command, alleging that the resistance had been “looting an aid truck.” “These baseless claims are entirely unfounded and come as part of an attempt to justify the further reduction of already limited humanitarian aid, while covering up the international community’s failure to end the blockade and starvation imposed on civilians in the Gaza Strip,” stated Hamas. […]

3 November 2025

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The Western Cape Department of Social Development says it remains committed to promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities

The Western Cape Department of Social Development said it remains committed to promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities beyond Disability Rights Awareness Month, which runs from 3 November to 3 December 2025. MEC Jaco Londt says the department will strengthen efforts to build a more inclusive and accessible society for all. Speaking to VOC News, the Spokesperson for the Western Cape Social Development, Esther Lewis, said that […]

3 November 2025

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The Knesset’s National Security Committee passes a bill authorizing the execution of Palestinian prisoners

Hamas characterized the approval by the Knesset's National Security Committee of a bill authorizing the execution of Palestinian prisoners, and its referral for voting in the Knesset, as evidence of what it described as the "ugly fascist face" of the Zionist occupation and a further demonstration of the occupation's violation of international laws. This statement was issued by the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, which denounced the Israeli Knesset's approval of […]

3 November 2025

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British military gear is discovered on Sudanese battlefields

Documents reviewed by the United Nations (UN) Security Council indicate that British military gear has been discovered on Sudanese battlefields, utilized by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group facing genocide allegations. Small-arms target systems made in the UK and British-engineered engines for armoured personnel carriers have been found at combat locations in a conflict that has now led to the largest humanitarian disaster in the world. Speaking to […]

31 October 2025

Local

A brick was thrown at the firefighting team in a vehicle, causing damage to the windscreen

A brick was thrown at the firefighting team in a vehicle as they were heading back to base in Belhar, causing damage to the windscreen in the process. “As the vehicle was traveling along 35th Street, between bishop Lavis Drive and Robert Sobukwe, the driver saw someone standing along the road in the vicinity of Malawi Camp. The crew members were not hurt but reported the incident to Bishop Lavis […]

31 October 2025

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Deputy president says crime intelligence failures stem from weak leadership, not lack of resource

The Ad Hoc Committee reviewing claims made by KwaZulu-Natal police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi during a meeting on Wednesday, 30 October 2025, narrowed the list of witnesses expected to testify at its public hearings. This followed the agreement that certain witnesses might only provide affidavits, while others would be postponed, awaiting another set of hearings, since the inquiry will conclude on November 28. Additionally, Deputy President Paul Mashatile said the challenges […]

30 October 2025

Featured

Hamas condemns the issuance of demolition and construction orders by the Israeli occupation authorities

Palestinian resistance group Hamas has condemned the issuance of demolition and construction orders by the Israeli occupation authorities. “These moves halt orders for nearly 30 homes in the towns of Al-Issawiya and Al-Za'im in eastern Jerusalem represent, according to Hamas, a new violation and policy aimed at reducing the Palestinian presence in Jerusalem and its towns in an attempt to alter its Arab and Islamic identity.” “We call upon our […]

30 October 2025

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