Kouthar Sambo, Author at Voice of the Cape

SANParks: “Tourists and locals brought a 10% increase in the number of visits compared to the previous year”

By Kouthar Sambo "Tourists and locals brought a 10% increase in the number of visits compared to the previous year. The Aerial cableway company had approximately 130 000 visitors in December last year (2024) as opposed to 109,000 in the previous year." This is according to the South African National Parks' (SANParks), Charles Phahlane, who provided an overview on VOC's PM Drive show around the latest numbers on Table Mountain […]

31 January 2025

Uncategorized

Israeli forces are forcing residents to leave their homes in the Tulkarm refugee camp

By Kouthar Sambo Amid a ceasefire agreement, a Quds News Network (QNN) correspondent confirmed that Israeli forces are forcing residents to leave their homes in the Tulkarm refugee camp. This comes as the Israeli occupation executes its aggression, marking the third consecutive day. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show, a Palestinian, Badee Dwaik, President of the National Association of Human Rights Defenders (on Al Khalil and Ibrahimi Mosque), confirmed the […]

30 January 2025

Featured

The DA says the ANC has not been consulting with other parties when it comes to signing bills

By Kourthar Sambo The Democratic Alliance (DA) has expressed disdain towards the African National Congress (ANC), citing the Government of National Unity (GNU) statement of intent meant that parties must be consulted on matters including previously passed bills. This comes as ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa continues to sign bills into law, while the DA accuses the party of disregarding the Government of National Unity (GNU) statement of intent. Speaking on […]

30 January 2025

Uncategorized

The DRC rejects Turkey’s intervention efforts

By Kouthar Sambo Protesters criticising international inaction on the crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) attacked the embassies of Rwanda, France, Belgium, and the United States in Kinshasa. Gunshots also rang out through parts of the besieged city of Goma, where Congolese soldiers have clashed with militia fighters backed by Rwandan troops. The main city in the eastern DRC has become a battleground since opposition forces from the […]

29 January 2025

Cape Town

The SACP urges the Hawks to double down on its efforts and investigate Mayco members JP Smith and Xanthea Limberg

By Kouthar Sambo After the Hawks’ raid on the offices of two Mayoral Committee Members, JP Smith and Xanthea Limberg, amid allegations of tender fraud in the construction sector, the South African Communist Party (SACP) in the Brian Bunting District in Cape Town urged the Hawks to double down on its efforts and investigations on the matter. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show, political analyst Prof Dirk Kotze noted this […]

29 January 2025

Features

The Media Review Network: “Trump thinks Palestinians will simply lie down and accept ethnic cleansing. The Zionists failed to do it with American help”

By Kouthar Sambo "What makes the US' Donald Trump different is his very brazen about it - he thinks Palestinians will simply lie down and accept ethnic cleansing. The Zionists failed to do it with American help, and now he thinks he can do it diplomatically." This is according to the Media Review Network’s Ahmed Jazbhay during an interview on VOC's PM Drive show on Monday. The statement followed claims […]

27 January 2025

Featured

Hamas: “We reject any plans to deport or displace Palestinians from their land”

By Kouthar Sambo "Our Palestinian people, who stood steadfast before the most heinous acts of genocide in modern times and refused to surrender to the crimes of forced displacement, especially in the northern Gaza Strip, categorically reject any plans to deport or displace them from their land." This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement comes after US President Donald Trump said he wants Egypt and Jordan […]

27 January 2025

Features

Analyst on the geopolitcial sphere: “The US has a great influence, but so do Russia and China”

By Kouthar Sambo Russia and Iran finally signed a “comprehensive partnership agreement” three days before the United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. The move plays a vital role in reshaping the geopolitical landscape by defining the battlefield in Ukraine and is still dedicated to disrupting the US-led world order. Speaking to VOC News, an American-based Palestinian academic, writer, journalist, and editor of Palestinian Chronicle, Dr […]

24 January 2025

News

Parliament’s portfolio committee on Correctional Services expresses concerns at the overcrowded prisons

By Kouthar Sambo Parliament’s portfolio committee on Correctional Services has expressed concerns at the continued overcrowding in prisons, saying the number of foreigners outnumbered South African inmates. During the 2023/2024 financial year, the Department of Correctional Services housed 156,000 inmates, while there were only over 105,000 approved bed spaces in correctional facilities nationwide. Speaking on VOC's Breakfast show on Friday, the Committee chairperson, Anthea Ramolobeng, said the numbers we are […]

24 January 2025

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