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President Cyril Ramaphosa hopes to increase ties in the business sphere with China

Early reports have noted that President Cyril Ramaphosa hopes to increase ties in the business sphere with China, as the country is keen to expand its business operations in South Africa. He was also joined by a high-level business delegation. According to recent reports, Japan is one of South Africa's major economic partners, with sizeable investments in the economy totaling more than R90 billion. Speaking to VOC News, international relations […]

today26 August 2025

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Hamas: “Declaring famine in Gaza is a stain of shame on the occupation and its backers”

"Declaring famine in Gaza is a stain of shame on the occupation and its backers, demanding immediate action to end the war and open all crossings without delay." This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement comes after the United Nations (UN) Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC)'s announcement of the spread of famine in the Gaza Governorate, along with the World Health Organisation's (WHO) confirmation. "This […]

today22 August 2025

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Hamas: The Occupation has no sovereignty or legitimacy over Al-Aqsa Mosque, and its identity will remain purely Islamic”

“The Occupation has no sovereignty or legitimacy over Al-Aqsa Mosque, and its identity will remain purely Islamic despite the enemy’s crimes and plans. Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa will remain the symbol of the struggle and the compass of our people’s and the Islamic Ummah's unity until liberation from the filth of occupation,” said the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement commemorates the 56th anniversary of the burning of the Al-Aqsa Mosque […]

today21 August 2025

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Cape Town

Digital Wellness: Finding a Balance in a Tech Obsessed World

As technology becomes increasingly integral to daily life, many people are experiencing overstimulation from both negative and positive content. Speaking to VOC News, Fazlyn Petersen, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Information Systems at the University of the Western Cape, emphasized the importance of intentional screen time. “It depends on what you’re using your screen time for. The goal should be intentional usage, ask yourself, is this technology serving me, […]

today21 August 2025

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Cape Town

Civil society groups call for the South African government to end trade with Israel

The energy embargo protest will take place on Thursday, 21 August 2025, at 8 Riebeeck Street, Cape Town, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. The event aims to gather supporters to call on the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition to halt trade with Israel, given the ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip. Speaking to VOC News, Coordinator for the Palestine Solidarity Alliance (PSA) Faseegah Davids, said the event will […]

today20 August 2025

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Cape Town

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has announced that from the 1st of October, it will no longer rely on AI detection tools

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has announced that from the 1st of October, it will no longer rely on AI detection tools to identify machine-generated student work. The decision has sparked significant discussion among educators and academic experts, drawing both praise for its forward-thinking approach and questions about how the university will maintain standards and fairness in assessments. Speaking to VOC News, Director at the Centre for Innovation in […]

today20 August 2025

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Hamas: “We call for exerting maximum pressure on the occupation to open the crossings and halt the genocide and starvation crimes against Palestinians”

"On World Humanitarian Day, we call for exerting maximum pressure on the occupation to open the crossings and halt the genocide and starvation crimes against over two million Palestinians, forcing it to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza." This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement comes as World Humanitarian Day is commemorated amid mass starvation in the Gaza Strip. According to reports from Hamas, over 61,000 martyrs […]

today19 August 2025

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Concerns Raised Over Journalists’ Undisclosed SAJBD-Sponsored Trip to Israel

VOC News has been alerted to reports that journalists from The Citizen, Sunday Times, and BizNews were sent to Israel as alleged “propagandists for Israel,” failing to disclose that the trip was sponsored by the South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD). This has raised concerns about a possible violation of the Press Council’s Code of Ethics and Conduct for South African Print and Online Media. BizNews, however, confirmed to […]

today16 August 2025

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Cape Town

Two teachers from South Peninsula High School have been acquitted of sexual assault charges

Two teachers from South Peninsula High School have been acquitted of sexual assault charges dating back more than 20 years. According to court documents, the lawyer representing one of the teachers successfully filed a Section 174 application, which led to the dismissal of the case. The teacher’s brother, who faced similar charges, was also discharged. The case was brought forward by the victim several years after the alleged incidents. Speaking […]

today14 August 2025

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