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Hamas: “We strongly condemn the U.S. position supporting the Zionist occupation’s decision to ban the operations of the UNRWA”

"We strongly condemn the U.S. position supporting the Zionist occupation’s decision to ban the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), and consider it an extension of a long history of blatant American bias in favor of the occupation and its actions, which violate international law and humanitarian conventions." This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement follows the U.S. presenting […]

today2 May 2025

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China urges the international communities to stand up to America’s “bully”

By Kouthar Sambo Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade wars with various nations, China’s Foreign Ministry took to social media and released a video delivering a stern warning to the United States, urging the international community to condemn what it described as America’s “bully” leader. “Bowing to a bully is like drinking poison to quench thirst – it only deepens the crisis,” China said in its video. "When the rest […]

today2 May 2025

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Hamas: “We welcome the convening of hearings at the ICJ to discuss the obligations of the Zionist occupation towards our besieged Palestinians”

"We welcome the convening of hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to discuss the obligations of the Zionist occupation towards our besieged Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, as well as towards the United Nations (UN) and its agencies operating in the occupied Palestinian Territories, and affirms the importance of these deliberations as a step towards holding the occupation accountable for its ongoing crimes." This is according to […]

today29 April 2025

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A group of 12 swimmers participate in a relay swim to raise funds for humanitarian aid in Palestine

Led by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), the humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers (GOTG), and their partners, a group of 12 swimmers participated in a relay swim from Robben Island to Bloubergstrand to raise funds for humanitarian aid in Palestine. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show, the PSC’s Usuf Chikte described the situation in Palestine as dire, where people are not only being cut off but also exterminated and […]

today29 April 2025

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Hamas: “We deeply value the widespread global movement and the massive popular demonstrations”

"We deeply value the widespread global movement and the massive popular demonstrations that have taken place across Arab and Islamic countries, as well as in Western, Asian, and American cities and capitals denouncing and rejecting the crimes and genocidal war being waged against our Palestinian people and expressing solidarity with Gaza, Jerusalem, and the holy Al-Aqsa Mosque." This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement comes amid […]

today22 April 2025

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Pope Francis passes away at the age of 88 at his Vatican residence

Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 at his Vatican residence on Monday. The pontiff suffered from pneumonia after years of respiratory illness and had returned home from the hospital just weeks ago. He was appointed cardinal by Pope John Paul the Second in 2001 and as Pope in 2013. He implemented significant reforms, including the creation of an accountable Vatican Bureaucracy. "Yesterday, the Pope called for an […]

today22 April 2025

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The ICJ announces an extension for Israel to submit its defense in a genocide case before The Hague

"By an Order dated 14 April 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has extended the time-limit for the filing of the Counter-Memorial of Israel to 12 January 2026 in the case." This is based on a statement from the ICJ last week, which announced an extension for Israel to submit its defense in a genocide case before The Hague. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show, attorney Yousha Tayob said […]

today22 April 2025

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Hamas: “Over 150 scholars, academics, university professors, and researchers were executed in the Gaza Strip”

The Palestinian resistance group Hamas reported that over 150 scholars, academics, university professors, and researchers were executed following escalated Israeli tension in the Gaza Strip. According to the resistance, over 820 Mosques were completely destroyed, over 160 Mosques were severely damaged and in need of restoration, and 19 cemeteries were destroyed entirely or partially out of 60 cemeteries in total. "So far, 2,300 bodies were stolen from Gaza cemeteries and […]

today19 April 2025

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The Health Department admits it’s overwhelmed with treating foreign nationals

By Kouthar Sambo Following residents raising alarms over long queues, medicine stockouts, and understaffing, Deputy Health Minister Joe Phaahla and Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko toured the Olivenhoutbosch Clinic on Tuesday. This comes as officials admit that resources are stretched thin, with migrant care being a major strain on the system. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show, Spokesperson at the National Department of Health, Foster Mohale, said the situation is […]

today17 April 2025

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