Kouthar Sambo, Author at Voice of the Cape

Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa announced that South Africa will generate more electricity from clean energy

Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa announced that, for the first time, South Africa will generate more electricity from clean energy sources than from fossil fuels such as coal. This change is included in the recently sanctioned Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which supersedes the 2019 edition. Speaking to VOC News, energy analyst and political commentator Redge Nkosi stated that the green energy currently being invested in is not yet sufficient to […]

21 October 2025

Features

Hamas: “We are facing extreme difficulty in retrieving the bodies and are continuing our efforts, but we are fully confident and determined to implement the agreement”

The Gaza Government Media Office announced that Israel has killed at least 97 Palestinians and injured 230 since the ceasefire began, while violating the truce agreement 80 times. The Israeli occupation forces carried out a series of airstrikes, claiming they were in retaliation for a ceasefire breach by Hamas — a claim the group has firmly denied. Hamas also released a statement condemning the attacks, reiterating that they have not […]

21 October 2025

Cape Town

Disaster Risk Management Centre spokesperson advised the public to exercise caution around open flames and flammable materials

In response to multiple recent structural and vegetation fires, which have been intensified by strong winds, Disaster Risk Management Centre spokesperson Sonica Lategan advised the public to exercise increased caution around open flames and flammable materials. “Since Thursday last week, at least 500 persons have been affected by fire in informal settlement areas. Today, Disaster Officers are on scene in Phumlani Village – a fire there last night destroyed an […]

20 October 2025

Cape Town

Hamas denounces claims of violating or obstructing the implementation of the ceasefire agreement

The Palestinian resistance group Hamas confirmed that it signed the agreement on the 9th of October 2025, which stipulated the commitment of both parties to all articles, annexes, and mechanisms contained therein, under the sponsorship and guarantee of Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye, and the United States. Hamas reiterated its commitment to the agreement, stating that they have abided by the implementation of the agreement while the mediators and guarantors have not […]

20 October 2025

Featured

The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon kicks off this coming weekend

The air is buzzing with excitement as several runners in the Mother City prepare for one of Cape Town’s most iconic marathons this weekend, scheduled to take place on the 18th and 19th of October 2025. Speaking to VOC News, official race pace setter for the race, Youssef Kanouni, said the race requires training throughout the year. “The event plays a crucial role in the Muslim community as several Muslim […]

17 October 2025

Featured

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis describes the term “spatial apartheid” as a propaganda term

In a recent report, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis criticized the documentary "Mother City," claiming that it advocates for unlawful land seizure amid ongoing housing disputes. During an interview with VOC News, Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis explained that he referred to "spatial apartheid" as a propaganda term because the City is working to dismantle the legacy of spatial separation. “The thing that’s making people struggle most is unemployment. Our primary priority […]

15 October 2025

Local

A suspect was arrested in connection with remote jamming in Kirstenhof

VOC News received a report of a suspect arrested in connection with remote jamming in Kirstenhof. Superintendent Ruth Solomons, Spokesperson of the Cape Town Metropolitan Police Department, stated that yesterday officers tried to stop a vehicle in Macassar, but the driver sped off instead, resulting in a high-speed chase on the N2 and parts of Khayelitsha. “He hit a curb and lost control of the vehicle – while trying to […]

15 October 2025

Featured

Israel collaborates with criminal forces in the Gaza Strip and murders Palestinian journalist Saleh Aljafarawi

The Gaza Strip has experienced significant unrest following the death of Palestinian journalist Saleh Aljafarawi. He was killed during a ceasefire agreement between the Palestinian resistance group Hamas and Israel, only days after it was established. Palestinian sources report that the 28-year-old journalist, known for his videos documenting the Israeli offensive against Palestinians, was shot and killed by members of an armed militia while reporting in the Sabra district of […]

15 October 2025

Featured

Hamas confirms the release of 20 living Israeli prisoners as part of the ceasefire agreement

Hamas’ military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, along with the resistance in the Gaza Strip, have confirmed that they are releasing the 20 living Israeli prisoners as part of the ceasefire agreement. “We emphasize the importance of the mediators' work in compelling the Zionist enemy to implement its commitments under the agreement and to complete the implementation of all its terms,” said Hamas. “The liberation of our heroic prisoners, including those […]

14 October 2025

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