Kouthar Sambo, Author at Voice of the Cape

Civil society groups and critics call the ceasefire agreement a “pause in conflict”

By Kouthar Sambo A ceasefire was reportedly agreed between the Palestinian resistance group Hamas and Israel. The ceasefire deal includes a prisoner exchange and an increase in humanitarian aid. According to Palestinian media, the Israeli occupation forces have killed more than 46,000 Palestinians since the start of October 7 (2023). SA BDS Coalitions' stance “The steadfastness of the people of Gaza represents one of the most astonishing examples of collective […]

17 January 2025

International

Critic on LA fires: “These issues highlight the political responsibility of developed nations, whose actions have disproportionately harmed poorer communities”

By Kouthar Sambo Amid ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza, Palestinians have shown remarkable empathy for those affected by the devastating Los Angeles (LA) fires. Many LA residents impacted by the fires have expressed gratitude for this compassion, despite Palestinians enduring some of the world's most documented violence. Meanwhile, critics and civil society groups question why the world have not responded to events in Gaza with the same urgency as they […]

16 January 2025

Cape Town

Africa4Palestine: “This ceasefire should be correctly labeled as a temporary pause of the genocide”

By Kouthar Sambo "The Human Rights organization Africa4Palestine notes the agreement between the Palestinian resistance group Hamas and the Israeli regime. This ceasefire should, however, be correctly labeled as a temporary pause of the genocide. Africa4Palestine welcomes any progress which leads to the preservation of the life and dignity of the Palestinians who are victims of Israel’s genocide." This is according to Africa4Palestine's Alie Komape. The statement comes as numerous […]

16 January 2025

International

Frontier Airlines deplanes UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov after he was allegedly racially profiled

By Kouthar Sambo Video footage made the rounds on social media depicting the retired UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in a dispute with Frontier Airlines staff over him sitting in an exit-row seat. In the video, Nurmagomedov can be heard expressing frustration, saying "It's not fair" and proceeds to detail how he has complied with the necessary procedures on boarding the flight. Despite this assurance, security was called, and the attendant’s manager […]

15 January 2025

Cape Town

The IEB announces a whopping 98.47% pass rate with the Class of 2024

By Kouthar Sambo The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) announced earlier in the week a whopping 98.47% pass rate with the Class of 2024. According to the IEB, this remains to be the "highest pass rate in five years." National pass rate The national matric pass rate is 87.3% in 2024, while the Free State is the best-performing province, followed by Kwazulu-Natal, Gauteng, North West, and the Western Cape. Provincial pass […]

15 January 2025

International

Heightened tension in Mozambique: Opposition leader Venancio Mondlane calls on his supporters to take to the streets

By Kouthar Sambo Tensions are at an all-time high post-election in Mozambique as opposition leader Venancio Mondlane has called on his supporters to take to the streets again. According to Mondlane, the ruling party Frelimo's decision to exclude him from negotiations was a declaration of war. Furthermore, in a statement, he claimed the ruling party bribed other opposition leaders to form a fraudulent government. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show, Orlando Mazuze, […]

14 January 2025

International

The former Polish President of the ICC slams Poland’s decision to protect Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu from the Court’s arrest warrant

By Kouthar Sambo The former Polish President of the International Criminal Court (ICC) slammed Poland’s decision to protect Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu from the Court’s arrest warrant should he decide to attend a commemoration of the liberation of Auschwitz. This comes after the ICC issued arrest warrants in November for Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant, for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza […]

14 January 2025

International

The documented Palestinian death toll reaches over 46,580 people killed

By Kouthar Sambo The Gaza Ministry of Health reported that the documented Palestinian death toll has now reached over 46,580 people killed since October 7, 2023. Speaking on VOC's Breakfast show on Monday, Hassan Aslam Shad, an international lawyer, a graduate of Harvard Law School, and the first Pakistani to intern for six months at the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague cited the current propaganda doing the rounds […]

13 January 2025

International

Hamas: “The people of North Gaza have endured horrific scenes of killing, ethnic cleansing, destruction, and displacement”

By Kouthar Sambo "Sunday (12 January 2025) marked the 100th day since the brutal ground assault launched by the Israeli occupation army on the North Gaza Governorate, which continues to systematically and savagely target Palestinian land and people." This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement followed the ongoing days of the ground assault on the North Gaza Governorate launched by the Israeli occupation forces. According to […]

13 January 2025

Kouthar

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