Kouthar Sambo, Author at Voice of the Cape

Africa4Palestine commends the Sumud Flotilla, describing it as “a courageous mission of conscience”

The human rights organisation Africa4Palestine has issued a statement commending the Sumud Flotilla, describing it as “a courageous mission of conscience.” “We warn the Israeli regime: do not jeopardize the safety of those aboard this humanitarian flotilla. The international community is watching. Any attempts to attack, detain, or endanger civilians exercising their right to peaceful solidarity would represent yet another grave violation of international law and human decency,” cautioned the […]

1 October 2025

Featured

The Spanish government continues to prohibit sending weapons and military gear to Israel

The Spanish newspaper El País, cited by Middle East Monitor, reported that the Spanish government continued to prohibit the sending of weapons and military gear to Israel on Monday, 19 September 2025, through its Rota and Morón bases located in the southwest. The reports referenced sources knowledgeable about the military collaboration between Spain and the United States. Speaking VOC News, a Spanish activist based in South Africa, Marta Garrich, stated […]

30 September 2025

Local

The extended Cabinet Lekgotla in Pretoria is aiming for strategies for economic growth

The ongoing extended Cabinet Lekgotla in Pretoria is aiming for strategies for economic growth. Cabinet ministers, deputy ministers, premiers, and officials from the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) are convening at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House on Tuesday, 30 August 2025. The one-day meeting will cover topics such as economic growth, reform of local government, and security. Speaking to VOC News, political analyst Dr. Levy Ndou described the […]

30 September 2025

Features

City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member JP Smith urges learners to exercise caution and act responsibly as the 2025 academic year concludes

With the 2025 academic year soon entering its final term and learners prepare for final examinations, City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member JP Smith has urged learners to exercise caution, act responsibly, and remain mindful of legal requirements and the safety of others. This advisory comes amid reports of learners gathering in public spaces, beaches, and popular party hubs such as Long Street. “The public is reminded that possession […]

30 September 2025

Featured

Iran describes the reinstatement of UN sanctions on its nuclear program as “unjustifiable”

Iran has described the reinstatement of United Nations (UN) sanctions on its nuclear program as "unjustifiable." The move follows the breakdown of negotiations with Western powers and recent Israeli and U.S. military actions targeting Iranian nuclear facilities. Speaking to VOC News, Iranian journalist Alireza Kamandi said that Iran has made repeated efforts to engage in negotiations with the United States, but these attempts were reportedly rejected. Kamandi also provided an […]

30 September 2025

Features

Hamas denounced Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu for being allowed to deliver a lecture at the United Nations (UN) on justice, humanity, and rights

The Palestinian resistance group Hamas denounced Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu for being allowed to deliver a lecture at the United Nations (UN) on justice, humanity, and rights, while he is the very one who violates them daily in the Gaza Strip. “The UN General Assembly, which was boycotted by most of the world’s countries, left him isolated, speaking only to himself and a handful of his backers,” said Hamas. “His repeated […]

29 September 2025

Features

Hamas: “The occupation continue to commit the crime of genocide against our Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip”

“The occupation and its fascist army continue to commit the crime of genocide against our Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, as it committed today two massacres in the Al-Daraj neighborhood of Gaza City and in the Nuseirat refugee camp. Since this morning, nearly one hundred martyrs, including children, have been killed as a result of the savage bombardment.” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement […]

29 September 2025

Features

An alleged failed attempted robbery claims an innocent life

VOC News has been alerted to a shooting incident involving people in a vehicle, where one person was allegedly killed in the back seat at the intersection of Dewet and Ottery Road last night. A confidential informant, who is also a close friend of the victim, informed VOC News that he was in the process of selling his cell phone when an alleged robbery attempt failed. “He was going to […]

25 September 2025

Features

The ‘Conscience’, the boat was attacked by an Israeli drone en route to Gaza, but was repaired to set sail

“The occupation army’s drone targeting of several ships in the Global Sumud Steadfastness Flotilla in international waters constitutes terrorism and dangerous behavior that paves the way for more severe attacks against the flotilla’s ships and the activists on board, in a blatant Zionist attempt to deter them from carrying out their humanitarian mission.” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The movement has urged the international community, affected […]

25 September 2025

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