Kouthar Sambo, Author at Voice of the Cape

The Western Cape E-hailing Association urges drivers to remain vigilant and exercise caution when accepting rides

By Kouthar Sambo The Western Cape E-hailing Association urged drivers to remain vigilant and exercise caution when accepting rides. This warning follows an e-hailing driver who transported his clients to Strandfontein on New Year's Day when the driver retaliated and shot at his attackers after they tried to rob him with a firearm. Early reports noted that police officials are investigating a case of murder, attempted murder, carjacking, and attempted […]

5 January 2025

Cape Town

Racial tension rise: SAHRC says it is contemplating taking the FlySafair incident to the Equality Court

By Kouthar Sambo The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said it is contemplating taking the FlySafair incident to the Equality Court after reports of an altercation on a Durban to Cape Town flight ran rampant. This comes after an SABC employee allegedly verbally and physically attacked a flight attendant. Speaking on VOC's Sunday Live show, the SAHRC’s Chairperson, Chris Nissen, said nobody has the right to insult another someone's […]

5 January 2025

International

Hamas denounces the relentless bombing of displaced people’s tents

By Kouthar Sambo The Palestinian resistance group Hamas expressed condemnation for the Israeli occupation's "deliberate targeting of the displaced people's tents." According to the resistance, the incident reflects Israel's ongoing commitment to "war crimes and genocide against Palestinians." "We urge the free peoples around the world to take effective action to stop the Zionist massacres and strengthen their solidarity with our people." The resistance further detailed some of the most […]

3 January 2025

Cape Town

Lobby groups are up in arms following the teacher job cuts in the Western Cape

By Kouthar Sambo Lobby groups are up in arms following the cuts in the number of teacher jobs in the Western Cape. This comes after the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) cut 2,407 teaching posts in the province on Tuesday (31 December 2024). Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show, education expert professor Mary Metcalf said the budget for education is the largest of any budget item other than repayment of […]

3 January 2025

International

Nine of 13 nations accepts the invitation to be part of the Global South Bloc with Uganda as the only African country among them

By Kouthar Sambo Nine of 13 nations accepted the invitation to be part of the Global South Bloc with Uganda as the only African country among them. These countries include Uganda, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive on Thursday, BRICS expert Mika Kubayi said Uganda's contribution forms part of a collective effort, however, this remains to be seen. "We would have to […]

2 January 2025

International

Hamas: “The crimes of the occupation against Palestinian journalists will not silence them or deter them from continuing their role”

By Kouthar Sambo "The crimes of the occupation against Palestinian journalists will not silence them or deter them from continuing their role. We call for the protection of the journalists and hold accountable the perpetrators of crimes against them." This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement follows the Palestinian people commemorating the Day of Loyalty to the Palestinian Journalists annually on December 31. "The decision is […]

2 January 2025

International

Hamas condemns the ongoing attacks on hospitals in Gaza

By Kouthar Sambo "The Zionist airstrike on Al-Wafaa Hospital and artillery shelling on Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza City are war crimes. The international community must take action to send UN observers and impose protection for hospitals." This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement comes after the constant targeting of hospitals in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli occupation army. "The Al-Wafaa Hospital was attacked, which […]

30 December 2024

Cape Town

Education activist urges educators to remain calm and understand the Government Employees Medical Scheme

By Kouthar Sambo Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has urged educators to remain calm and understand the Government Employees Medical Scheme's (GEMS) decision to implement a 13.4% subscription increase for 2025. Speaking on VOC's Sunday Live show, Makaneta said the rise in medical costs coupled with the inflation rate suggest the move only makes sense. "No one has money at this point but the terrian of the educaiton requires a healthy […]

30 December 2024

Cape Town

Gift of the Givers responds to 11 fires in nine days around the Western Cape

By Kouthar Sambo As a spike of fires rocked the Western Cape during the scorching heat, the humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers continues to provide relief to those afflicted. "The Gift of the Givers team has been responding to 11 fires in nine days around the Western Cape, with the latest informal settlement in Parkwood that is burning out currently, and we have dispatched a team out there," said […]

27 December 2024

Kouthar

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