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The Home Affairs Committee of Parliament is supports Minister Leon Schreiber’s efforts to modernize the department

By Kouthar Sambo The Home Affairs Committee of Parliament is supporting Minister Leon Schreiber's efforts to modernize the department. This comes as the committee claimed that it would back a proposal to be exempted from having to use the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) for its systems. According to chairperson Mosa Chabane, the department's IT system still had too many glitches, which hindered the digitization effort and had a detrimental […]

today23 January 2025

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A Zimbabwean national appeared in the Musina Magistrate’s Court for possession of illicit cigarettes

By Kouthar Sambo A 44-year-old Zimbabwean national appeared in the Musina Magistrate's Court for possession of illicit cigarettes worth over R14 million. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Limpopo spokesperson, Mashudu Malabi Dzhangi, said police intercepted Bimha Jaint Janos' truck at the Musina Beitbridge border this past Saturday (18 January 2025), discovering 710 master boxes of Remington Gold cigarettes. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show, the Founder of Tax Justice South […]

today23 January 2025

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US President-elect Donald Trump threatens a 100% increase in tariff hikes on BRICS nations

By Kouthar Sambo US President-elect Donald Trump continues to stress a 100% increase in tariff hikes on BRICS nations should they persist in de-dollarization efforts. This follows Trump’s inauguration as the official president of the US when he spoke to the media during his signing ceremony at the Oval Office. While former US President Joe Biden said the US was in a vulnerable position to be calling the shots, Trump […]

today22 January 2025

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International

US TikTokers areup in arms after a message appeared on TikTok stating a law banning the app

By Kouthar Sambo Late on Saturday (18 January 2025) dozens of US TikTokers were up in arms after a message appeared on TikTok stating a law banning the app had been enacted, meaning "you can't use TikTok for now". This comes as a new US law banning TikTok has come into effect, hours after the popular app stopped working across the country. It is believed the video-sharing app was banned […]

today22 January 2025

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Hamas notes the widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure in all areas of Gaza

By Kouthar Sambo In the wake of the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza, the Palestinian resistance group Hamas noted the widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure in all areas of Gaza. "The images on social media reveal the evidence of the brutality of this fascist entity that is out of touch with all human values," said the resistance. "These unprecedented brutal crimes of the modern era were carried out by the […]

today21 January 2025

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Cape Town

SAHUC meets with members from the Ministry of Health in Madinah to discuss requirements for #Hajj2025

By Kourhar Sambo The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) delegation met with members from the Ministry of Health in Madinah to discuss the requirements for the upcoming Hajj season for 2025. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show, SAHUC's President Moaaz Casoo said the team met with various stakeholders at the conference in Jedah. "We discussed what has transpired since last, the current progress for South African pilgrims come […]

today21 January 2025

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Cape Town

Crime expert: “He’s not really a kingpin. He is more like a lieutenant that commands the soldiers on the ground”

By Kouthar Sambo North West police have launched a manhunt for a fugitive kingpin linked to underground crimes at mines in Stilfontein, James Neo Tshoaeli, alias "Tiger". According to police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe, maximum resources have been mobilised, vowing accountability for officials who enabled Tiger's escape from custody. She said the suspect, who is accused of assault, torture, and hoarding underground, is considered "extremely dangerous." Speaking on VOC's PM Drive […]

today21 January 2025

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International

Analyst: “Trump is racist, and we can expect more people to be expelled from the US”

By Kouthar Sambo Russia and Iran are set to finally sign a "comprehensive partnership agreement" that's been in the works for months following three days before the United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. The move will refocus attention on a partnership that has shaped the geopolitical landscape in Ukraine amid a war and which remains committed to challenging the US-led international order. Speaking on VOC's […]

today20 January 2025

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A tally by the Gaza Civil Defense: “Since the announcement of the ceasefire agreement,117 Palestinians were killed and 266 were injured”

By Kouthar Sambo An official tally by the Gaza Civil Defense was released on Friday, 17 January 2025, stating that since the announcement of the ceasefire agreement last Wednesday, 15 January 2025, occupation airstrikes across Gaza have killed 117 Palestinians, including 32 women and 30 children, and injured 266 others. Meanwhile, Sunday, 19 January 2025, marked the official commencement of the ceasefire agreement. Videos circulating on social media depict the […]

today20 January 2025

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