Kouthar Sambo, Author at Voice of the Cape

Gazan tech enthusiasts shared their tech journey across the VOC airwaves

By Kouthar Sambo Gazan tech enthusiasts shared their tech journey across the VOC airwaves. This comes amid the ongoing atrocities befalling Palestinians. Rehashing the dire situation in Gaza, they highlighted how the besieged Palestinians are forced to thrive and learn the necessary skills to survive. "There is little opportunity for work in the Gaza Strip while you have this highly educated population with a 70% unemployment rate - these are […]

13 November 2024

Cape Town

Tension in Lebanon continue to escalate, resulting in dozens of casualties

By Kouthar Sambo The aftermath of an Israeli massacre in the village of Almat, central Lebanon, can be seen in videos and images making the rounds on social media as several children are among the victims. This comes as Palestinian media depicted casualties following an Israeli airstrike targeting a house in the village of Debaal in the Tyre district, southern Lebanon on Tuesday - a reality faced by hundreds of […]

13 November 2024

International

Paris will deploy 4,000 police officers for the France-Israel soccer match following the Amsterdam violence

By Kouthar Sambo Paris will deploy 4,000 police officers for the France-Israel soccer match following the Amsterdam violence. Paris police confirmed on Sunday that 1,600 stadium staff will be deployed for a France-Israel soccer match to ensure security in and around the stadium and on public transportation. The decision comes after a week of violence against Israeli fans in Amsterdam, though Israeli fans have behaved in a provocative manner as well. Speaking […]

12 November 2024

Cape Town

Analyst: “The main concern is that those in the parliament precinct are earning more while teachers and police are earning so little”

By Kouthar Sambo Parliament is set to double the salaries of certain sectors, such as cleaners, cooks, and waitstaff, by 2026. According to early reports, their annual earnings rise from R170,000 to R340,000, surpassing the typical salaries of entry-level teachers and police officers in South Africa. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive, a political analyst Zwelethu Jolobe, said the move may be an "unintended consequence" since various people occupying positions in […]

12 November 2024

Local

Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party’s Floyd Shivambu has climbed up the party ladder after being appointed as secretary-general

By Kouthar Sambo The Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party's Floyd Shivambu has climbed up the party ladder after being appointed as secretary-general on Sunday. This comes after a statement was released stating he was honoured to have been given the role. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show, a political analyst Professor Dirk Kotze, said the part is known for its lack of stability. "The MK has serious problems when it comes […]

12 November 2024

Cape Town

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has zero tolerance for illegal immigration

By Kouthar Sambo The meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs took place on 5 November to discuss progress made within the department. This comes as the Government Printing Works (GPW), the proposal of a one-stop border post bill, and issues relating to a court ruling on the Immigration Act, were on the agenda. Furthermore, Minister of the Department of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber took a tough stance on […]

7 November 2024

Cape Town

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and Defend Our Democracy comes under criticism for allegedly forming partnerships with US CIA-funded organisations

By Kouthar Sambo Allegations have run rampant after the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AFK) and Defend Our Democracy (DOD) came under immense criticism for allegedly cooperating and forming partnerships with United States (US) CIA-funded organisations. AFK supporters in uproar Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show, Executive member of the Palestine Solidarity Alliance Firoza Mayet said it is mind-boggling how NGOs participating in this initiative cannot see the contradictions of this situation. […]

7 November 2024

International

Hamas: “We affirm that our position from the new US administration depends on its positions and practical behavior towards our Palestinian people”

By Kouthar Sambo "In light of the initial results showing Donald Trump's win in the United States (US) presidential elections, we affirm that our position from the new US administration depends on its positions and practical behavior towards our Palestinian people, their legitimate rights, and their just cause." This is according to the Palestinian resistance Hamas. The statement follows Donald Trump's return to the White House as President of the […]

6 November 2024

International

Turkey is expands its reach into Africa

By Kouthar Sambo "You have this cultural-religious affiliation, but without the oppressive exploitative element which the Western countries had on Africa - also, it does not come with the debt trap that China has put many African countries in through the extension of its infrastructure projects." This is according to the Media Review Network’s Mariam Jooma, who highlighted Turkey's huge impact in Africa during the PM Drive show. "The country […]

6 November 2024

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