Kouthar Sambo, Author at Voice of the Cape

US President Donald Trump reiterates his claim that a “genocide” is being committed against the Afrikaner people in South Africa

By Kouthar Sambo Following the South African delegation’s visit to the White House in Washington on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, United States (US) President Donald Trump reiterated his claim—made in the presence of President Cyril Ramaphosa—that a "genocide" is being committed against the Afrikaner people in South Africa. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show, international relations analyst Dr. Oscar van Heerden said the White House, the most powerful office in […]

23 May 2025

Cape Town

Retired Judge and Legal Services Ombudsman Siraj Desai confirms that he will be monitoring the disciplinary proceedings involving Cape Town attorney Kaamilah Paulse

By Kouthar Sambo Retired Judge and Legal Services Ombudsman Siraj Desai has confirmed that he will be monitoring the disciplinary proceedings involving Cape Town attorney Kaamilah Paulse. This follows a ruling by the Legal Practice Council Appeals Tribunal, which found prima facie (at first sight) evidence of professional misconduct by Paulse. Desai stated that the matter, raised by complainant Asif Casoojee, warrants thorough investigation due to its sensitive nature. "This […]

22 May 2025

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Hamas condemns Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following his latest remarks regarding a temporary ceasefire in Gaza

The Palestinian resistance group Hamas has strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following his latest remarks regarding a temporary ceasefire in Gaza. "The statements by the terrorist Netanyahu, wanted by the International Criminal Court, confirm once again to the entire world that we are facing a criminal obsessed with murder and genocide, pushing the entire region toward the abyss to serve his political interests." This statement comes in response […]

22 May 2025

Cape Town

Media Review Network: “To think that suddenly Trump would be cutting communication with Netanyahu is something I don’t buy into”

The Palestine Chronicle has reported that U.S. President Donald Trump appears to have cut ties with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "Israel is in a weak position, and Netanyahu’s extremism knows no bounds. The only other way around an eventual regional war is the ousting of the Israeli prime minister," said Trump. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show, Professor Ahmed Jazbhay, an executive member of the Media Review Network, said […]

13 May 2025

Cape Town

Palestine activists and civil society groups are up in arms after SAPS arrest pro-Palestine supporters

Palestine activists and civil society groups have expressed outrage after images went viral online showing pro-Palestine supporters being arrested by the South African Police Service (SAPS) at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria during the Malawi vs. South Africa soccer match on 11 May 2025. Recent reports have confirmed that the case involving four activists—who were wearing T-shirts that read "Red Card Israel"—has been postponed to 29 May 2025 for further […]

13 May 2025

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Hamas reaffirms its readiness to start negotiation efforts and reach a final agreement to end the Israeli offensive in Gaza

"As part of the efforts exerted by the mediator brothers to achieve a ceasefire, we have been in contact with the U.S. administration over the past few days, whereas it has shown a high level of positivity, and will release the Israeli soldier with American dual citizenship, Edan Alexander, as part of the steps taken towards a ceasefire, reopen the crossings, and deliver aid and relief to our people in […]

12 May 2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises to strike back against Yemen’s Houthis

Following reports of Yemen's Houthis that launched a missile targeting the perimeter of Israel’s main airport, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised that they will strike back. "Attacks by the Houthis emanate from Iran. Israel will respond to the Houthi attack against our main airport and, at a time and place of our choosing, to their Iranian terror masters," he said in a post on X. Speaking on the […]

6 May 2025

Cape Town

Inflation data from South Africa reveals that food prices continue to rise

By Kouthar Sambo Inflation data from South Africa, published in the April 2025 Household Affordability Index by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PMBEJD), reveals that food prices continue to rise despite a broader easing of inflation. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show, independent economist Ulrich Joubert urged caution when interpreting the figures. “The increase is 1.7%, while the average is slightly lower at 1.6%. Still, it clearly indicates […]

6 May 2025

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“Hamas has expressed condemnation for using Gaza aid as a political blackmail tool”

"Hamas has expressed condemnation for using Gaza aid as a political blackmail tool." This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement comes in response to international NGOs working in Gaza and the United Nations (UN) officials' claiming that the occupation’s purported plans to distribute aid in Gaza constitute "a deceitful attempt to evade international pressure." The resistance affirmed the following: "We strongly reject using aid as a […]

5 May 2025

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