Kouthar Sambo, Author at Voice of the Cape

Founder of the Inner Circle, Muhsin Hendricks, was shot and killed in Bethelsdorp, Gqeberha

Founder of the Inner Circle, Muhsin Hendricks, has been shot and killed in Bethelsdorp, Gqeberha. According to officials in the area, the 58-year-old was gunned down in a gold-coloured VW T-Roc in Haley Place earlier today. "A silver-coloured Hilux double cab stopped in front and blocked them from driving off. Two unknown suspects with covered faces got out of the vehicle and started firing multiple shots at the vehicle. Thereafter, […]

15 February 2025

Featured

South African Ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool, refutes US’ claims centered around SA’s Expropriation Act

By Kouthar Sambo The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) said it plans to engage with the United States (US) government to clarify the misinformation regarding the Expropriation Act. DIRCO said US President Donald Trump’s executive order is dismissive of South Africa’s colonial and apartheid history. During an interview on the PM Drive show, the South African Ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool, delved into the current geopolitical political […]

13 February 2025

Cape Town

The Hague Group explained

By Kouthar Sambo "Forming The Hague Group is a very significant move because we are always stronger together. Israel ignored South Africa, taking them to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and we hope the move inspires our government to take action, not only make statements." This is according to Roshan Dadoo from South Africa's Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) coalition during an interview on the PM Drive show. The statement […]

13 February 2025

Featured

US President Donald Trump places 10% levies on Chinese goods and China places counter-tariffs on US imports

By Kouthar Sambo China has placed counter-tariffs on United States (US) imports that came into effect on Monday, 10 February (2025). This comes after US President Donald Trump placed 10% levies on Chinese goods. So far, analysts have declared the situation a "trade war" stating that China has long prepared for this. The increase in tariff hikes is followed by BRICS nations persisting with de-dollarisation efforts. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show, […]

12 February 2025

Cape Town

Political analyst: “It is an overreach assuming the move weakens Malema as many political parties have leaders that come and go and continue to do well”

By Kouthar Sambo Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) member Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi confirmed he had formally resigned from the EFF. Ndlozi exited the party while allegations ran rampant that he left to join the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party. Meanwhile, members exiting the party have led critics and analysts questioning whether or not the party's leader Julius Malema has the capacity to build sustainable structures. During an interview on VOC's PM […]

12 February 2025

Featured

Hamas: “We reaffirm our categorical rejection of the statements by US President Donald Trump on the displacement of our people under the pretext of reconstruction”

By Kouthar Sambo "We reaffirm our categorical rejection of the statements by US President Donald Trump on the displacement of our people from the Gaza Strip under the pretext of reconstruction." This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, following the United States (US) President's remarks regarding the displacement of Palestinian people and the ceasefire agreement. "Trump's statements are racist and a call for ethnic cleansing, aimed at liquidating […]

12 February 2025

Cape Town

Analyst: “US President Donald Trump’s executive order for Afrikaaner solidarity, safety, and rights is not surprising”

By Kouthar Sambo South Africa's G20 theme is Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability. South Africa will be heading four strategic foreign policy pillars: national interests, the African agenda, South-South cooperation, and multilateralism. Additionally, the South African Chamber of Commerce in the United States of America (USA) has expressed confidence in South Africa hosting the G20 summit despite domestic challenges. The aim is to advance global equity, Africa’s development agenda, and collaboration. Key priorities include climate […]

11 February 2025

International

Hamas: “The delay in the release of prisoners serves as a warning message to the occupation”

By Kouthar Sambo The Palestinian resistance group Hamas reaffirmed its commitment to the conditions of the ceasefire agreement. The resistance stressed that it would comply as long as Israel held up their end of the bargain. "However, the occupation has failed to uphold the terms of the agreement and has committed multiple violations. The delay in the release of prisoners serves as a warning message to the occupation and to […]

11 February 2025

Cape Town

NEHAWU) clarifies misinformation about the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act

By Kouthar Sambo The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU) has condemned misinformation about the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, including claims that it will collapse the private sector. Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on NHI preparations, the union insisted they no longer wanted delays and demanded the immediate implementation of the healthcare system. Speaking on VOC's Sunday Live show, […]

9 February 2025

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