Kouthar Sambo, Author at Voice of the Cape

Hamas welcomes the African Union’s decision to expel Israeli ambassador to Ethiopia

By Kouthar Sambo The Palestinian resistance group Hamas has welcomed the African Union’s decision to expel Israeli ambassador to Ethiopia, Avraham Neguise, from a conference held in Addis Ababa on the Rwandan genocide. “This move aligns with the Union’s values and principles, as well as its historic positions in support of the Palestinian cause and our people’s struggle against Zionist colonialism,” said Hamas in a statement. The group criticized the […]

8 April 2025

Featured

Israel quietly expands in West Africa citing concerns about a “global terror” spillover

By Kouthar Sambo "I have cautioned elsewhere that the Sahel region is vulnerable; however, this vulnerability should be addressed by African states themselves." This is according to international relations expert Dr Chidochashe Nyere, responding to reports of Israel’s growing presence in West Africa. The expansion has been led by Roey Gilad, Israel’s Ambassador to Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Gilad cited the Sahel's increasing security challenges, describing the region as […]

8 April 2025

Cape Town

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC’s National Executive Committee will decide on the way forward on the GNU

By Kouthar Sambo President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that the future of the Government of National Unity (GNU) will be determined by the African National Congress (ANC)’s National Executive Committee (NEC). His remarks come after the ANC successfully passed the national budget last Wednesday. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show, political analyst Dr Levy Ndou said both the ANC and its GNU partners need to reassess their positions. “The concept […]

8 April 2025

Featured

Hamas praises a software engineer, Ibtihal Abu Al-Saad, in Microsoft’s AI division, for her bold stance

By Kouthar Sambo The Palestinian Resistance group Hamas has praised Ibtihal Abu Al-Saad, a software engineer in Microsoft's AI division, for her bold stance during the company’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Al-Saad publicly exposed the complicity of major global tech firms in supporting the Israeli occupation. “Knowing that our code is contributing to the bombing, surveillance, and targeting of innocent people—that's my greatest concern, more than any personal repercussions,” said Al-Saad. […]

7 April 2025

Cape Town

Salt River residents launch a picket to express their dissatisfaction with the opening of a cannabis shop in the area

By Kouthar Sambo Residents of Salt River launched a picket at the opening of a cannabis shop next to Royal Cafe on Albert Road . This comes as residents share sentiments of fighting off the scourge of drug abuse in the area. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show on Friday, the Executive of the Salt River Residents Association, Sulaiman Appoles, said while it is a legal business, the community is […]

4 April 2025

Featured

The Mother City Gears up for the the Two Oceans Marathon set to take place this weekend

By Kouthar Sambo The Two Oceans Marathon is set to take place this weekend, with the 56km ultra-marathon on Saturday, April 5, and the 21km half-marathon on Sunday, April 6. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show, distance runner and race pacesetter Youssef Kanouni described the event as one of the most unique races in Cape Town. “The Two Oceans Marathon and the Cape Town Marathon are among the best races […]

3 April 2025

Cape Town

U.S. is warned to prepare for retaliation to its tariff hikes

By Kouthar Sambo "U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing to restore America's global economic dominance by ensuring manufacturing returns to the country. His approach involves penalizing the import of goods produced outside the U.S. that are bought by American consumers." This is according to international relations expert and Mail & Guardian columnist Donovan Williams, who shared his insights during VOC's PM Drive show. Williams pointed out that many American companies […]

3 April 2025

International News

Israeli airstrike has further heightens tensions in the region despite ongoing ceasefire efforts

By Kouthar Sambo Palestinian media have reported that Israeli occupation warplanes launched an airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show, Lebanese journalist Sara Talih Matar emphasized that the region was supposed to be in a phase of ceasefire, where stability—not conflict—should prevail. "Unfortunately, Israel continues to attack South Lebanon, and for the second time, it has struck the southern suburbs […]

2 April 2025

Featured

The rape of a seven-year-old girl in the Eastern Cape reignites urgent calls for stronger security measures in schools

By Kouthar Sambo The rape of a seven-year-old girl in the Eastern Cape, after her mother reported that she was attacked on school premises in Matatiele in 2024, has sent shockwaves through the South African community. The incident raises serious concerns about the lack of security and safety within learning institutions. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show, crime expert Chad Thomas described the situation as "horrific," emphasizing that schools should […]

2 April 2025

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