Kouthar Sambo, Author at Voice of the Cape

Former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas has been appointed as South Africa’s new Special Envoy to the United States

By Kouthar Sambo Following the dismissal of former Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool from his post in the United States, former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas has been appointed as South Africa’s new Special Envoy to the United States. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show, international relations expert and Mail & Guardian columnist Donovan Williams noted that no country currently enjoys a “novel” or straightforward relationship with the U.S., particularly since the […]

16 April 2025

International

Bangladesh barred its citizens from traveling to Israel

By Kouthar Sambo Bangladesh has barred its citizens from traveling to Israel by reinstating the phrase “except Israel” on its passports. This restriction had been in place for decades but was removed in 2021 during the tenure of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show, independent geopolitical analyst for South East Asia, Salman Khan, noted that South Africa’s decision to take Israel to the International Court […]

16 April 2025

Cape Town

A group of 12 swimmers prepares to partake in a relay swim from Robben Island to Bloubergstrand on 27 April

Led by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) in partnership with the humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers (GOTG), a group of 12 swimmers will take part in a relay swim from Robben Island to Bloubergstrand on 27 April 2025 to raise funds for humanitarian aid in Palestine. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show, swimmer Nadia Kriel shared that the team is made up of individuals from diverse backgrounds, all united […]

15 April 2025

Featured

Analyst: “Israel has been testing the waters to see what it came get away with for past 18 months”

Amid heightened tensions in the Gaza Strip, Israel launched airstrikes that destroyed part of Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital, further crippling Gaza’s already devastated medical infrastructure. The Israeli regime claimed, without providing evidence, that the hospital was being used as a Hamas command center and stated that a 20-minute evacuation warning had been issued to those inside. Speaking on VOC’s News Beat, Professor Ahmed Jazbhay, an executive member of the Media Review […]

14 April 2025

Cape Town

Palestinians in Gaza mourns the death of journalist Ahmad Mansour after a video went viral online, showing him being burned alive

By Kouthar Sambo Palestinians in Gaza are mourning the death of journalist Ahmad Mansour after a horrific video went viral online, showing him being burned alive. This followed an Israeli airstrike on a tent designated for journalists in Khan Younis. The attack killed Mansour, an editor with the Palestine Today news agency, along with his colleague Hilmi Al-Faqawi. “The journalists were in what was supposed to be a safe zone. […]

11 April 2025

Featured

President Donald Trump announces a 90-day pause on tariffs for countries affected by increased U.S. trade duties

By Kouthar Sambo President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for countries affected by increased U.S. trade duties, amid the ongoing trade war with China. This comes after Trump raised tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%, accusing Beijing of showing a "lack of respect" following its decision to impose 84% tariffs on U.S. imports. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show, international relations expert Mika Kubayi said Trump […]

11 April 2025

Featured

President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomes the national policing summit held in Kempton Park

By Kouthar Sambo President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday welcomed the national policing summit held in Kempton Park, acknowledging that despite increased budgets, the police service continues to face serious resource constraints. He expressed support for technology-driven initiatives aimed at addressing these shortfalls. One such initiative includes the digitisation of the docket management system, developed in collaboration with the private sector. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show, crime expert Chad Thomas […]

10 April 2025

Cape Town

The ANC National Working Committee opt to sever ties with the DA, in an effort to preserve the GNU

By Kouthar Sambo Amid mounting opposition to the recently approved 0.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) increase proposed by the National Treasury, the ANC National Working Committee has opted not to sever ties with the DA, in an effort to preserve the Government of National Unity (GNU). Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show, political economist Khaya Sithole described the GNU as an “awkward marriage,” noting that while key issues should have […]

10 April 2025

Featured

Hamas: “Military pressure won’t bring the prisoners back alive”

"What is happening in Gaza is not a military pressure, but a savage act of revenge against innocent civilians, and the world must take responsibility to stop it immediately." This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement comes after the intensified aggression in the Gaza Strip resulted in the killing of several Palestinian families. "This will strengthen their resilience and rock-solid determination to confront the aggression. Netanyahu's […]

9 April 2025

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