Kouthar Sambo, Author at Voice of the Cape

Metro Police officers detain a 19-year-old suspect on charges of possession of an illegal firearm

By Kouthar Sambo Metro Police officers were on patrol in Tafelsig yesterday when they detected three suspicious individuals. The officers approached the suspects when they discovered a zip gun dropped to the ground, loaded with a .38 special round. "The suspect had another round of ammunition hidden in his sock. The 19-year-old was detained at Mitchells Plain South African Police Service (SAPS)," reported SAPS. In an unrelated incident in Belville, […]

12 March 2025

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Hamas: “The closure of Gaza’s crossings constitutes a breach of the ceasefire deal”

By Kouthar Sambo "The occupation’s closure of the crossings and blocking of aid entry for the 10th consecutive day foreshadows a risk of famine in Gaza. The Zionist occupation continues to close all crossings with the Gaza Strip, blocking the entry of humanitarian aid and basic needs, aggravating the suffering of more than two million Palestinians in Gaza." This statement comes from the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, following the closure […]

12 March 2025

Cape Town

Analyst: “You don’t just put VAT increase in the table because National Treasury should assess all the available options to raise money”

By Kouthar Sambo The national budget speech delivered by Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana is set to take place on Wednesday, 12 March 2025, at the Nieuwmeester parking, Dome (corner Commercial Street and Plein Street). The budget comes amid disputes around the proposed 2% VAT increase from the African National Congress (ANC), with several parties opposing the move. Speaking across the VOC airwaves, Liso Mdutyana, Junior Researcher at the Institute For Economic […]

12 March 2025

Cape Town

Hamas: “We condemn and reject the occupation’s violation of the ceasefire agreement and its failure to withdraw from the Salah al-Din”

By Kouthar Sambo "We condemn and reject the occupation's violation of the ceasefire agreement and its failure to withdraw from the Salah al-Din (Philadelphi) Corridor area." This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement followed the Israeli occupation's failure to comply with the gradual pull-out of its troops from the Salah al-Din (Philadelphi) Corridor during the first phase. "Yesterday marked the 50th day of the agreement, by […]

11 March 2025

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Hamas: “The Zionist occupation’s decision to cut off electricity to Gaza is a continuation of the collective punishment against Palestians”

By Kouthar Sambo "The Zionist occupation’s decision to cut off electricity to Gaza is a continuation of the collective punishment against our people in the Gaza Strip, which was initiated since the first day of the aggression on October 7, 2023." This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, labeling the move as a "cheap and unacceptable blackmail policy." The statement comes after the Israeli occupation forces cut off […]

10 March 2025

Cape Town

The Founder of Phola makes waves for her remarkable work in therapy and counseling services

By Kouthar Sambo Psychologist and narrative therapist Ncazelo Mlilo has been nominated in two categories for the prestigious Women Changing the World Awards: the People’s Choice Award for Non-Profit and Social Enterprise, and the Women in Therapy and Counselling Services Award. Similar to the Grammy Awards, these accolades recognize women worldwide who are making a remarkable impact across various industries, including business, sustainability, leadership, health, education, product development, innovation, and […]

10 March 2025

Cape Town

SA Youth Kungfu Team Returns Victorious from Hong Kong Championship

By Kouthar Sambo The South African Youth Chin Woo Kungfu Team arrived at Cape Town International Airport yesterday, 6 March 2025, after an outstanding performance at the 20th Hong Kong International Wushu Kungfu Championship, held from 28 February to 3 March. Kungfu master and VOC's PM Drive host, Muhammad Junaid Chafeker, highlighted that the championship drew over 2,000 athletes from 30 countries. "The team won a total of 15 gold […]

7 March 2025

Cape Town

Trump Threatens Renewed Israeli Aggression After Hamas Refuses to Release Hostages

By Kouthar Sambo U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to escalate Israeli military action after the Palestinian resistance group Hamas refused to release Israeli hostages, both dead and alive. Speaking to VOC News, Professor Ahmed Jazbhay, an executive member of the Media Review Network, described Trump's approach as “classic cowboy diplomacy,” influenced by pressure from the Zionist lobby. "He has now resorted to genocidal threats if Hamas does not release […]

7 March 2025

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Hamas notes Israel’s continuous violations of the ceasefire agreement

By Kouthar Sambo "The enemy has reneged on many of its obligations, which are fundamental rights for our people, and continues to evade the agreement, seeking American cover to resume the aggression against our people." This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement comes as Israel continues to violate the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel by limiting essential humanitarian aid, terrorizing Palestinians, re-arresting Palestinian detainees that […]

7 March 2025

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