Moegammad Fasiegh Petersen, Author at Voice of the Cape

Hundreds detained in Israel’s latest raid on Al-Aqsa as Passover begins

More than 400 Palestinians have been detained and dozens were wounded in Israel's latest raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque, which came as the Jewish holiday Passover began. Large numbers of Israeli occupation forces raided Al-Aqsa Mosque and assaulted Muslim worshippers, shooting directly into Al-Qibli Mosque and beating worshippers with their guns. Palestinian lawyer Firas Al Jabrini told Al Maydan News that more than 400 people had been detained from inside the mosque compound […]

5 April 2023

Local

Sassa dealing with payment glitches due to technical issues

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is dealing with technical issues that have resulted in a delay to some grant payments. Sassa said the R350 social relief of distress (SRD) grant website had “intermittent challenges”. It confirmed all grants, including the R350 SRD grant, would be paid on April 4, 5 and 6. “Please note our SRD website is intermittently having challenges. The technical team is working on resolving […]

5 April 2023

Local

AA unveiled as Bolt’s new emergency service provider

E-hailing platform Bolt has announced a partnership with the Automobile Association (AA) to provide assistance in medical and security emergencies. Nearly two weeks ago, law graduate and Bolt driver Euston Mnguni was shot dead in an apparent hijacking in Noordwyk, Midrand. Police believe he was shot while dropping off criminals masquerading as clients. Bolt on Tuesday confirmed the AA would be its new emergency response services provider and would provide assistance […]

4 April 2023

International

Syria: ‘Two civilians killed’ as suspected Israeli missiles strike Damascus

Israeli missile strikes hit the Syrian capital of Damascus early on Tuesday, said state news agency Sana, which quoted a military source as saying at least two civilians were killed in the incident. “At exactly 12:15 am today, the Israeli enemy carried out an air assault with bursts of missiles from the direction of the occupied Syrian Golan,” the military source told Sana. The statement added that Syrian air defences intercepted “most” of the Israeli […]

4 April 2023

Local

Numsa threatens bus strike ahead of Easter weekend

The National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) is threatening to embark on a strike in the bus sector ahead of the Easter weekend if employers do not put a “meaningful” wage offer on the table. The union is negotiating with employers who are represented by the South African Bus Employers Association and the Commuter Bus Employer's Organisation. On Monday the union proposed an urgent meeting with employers, preferably within […]

4 April 2023

International

Algeria President discusses Syria developments with Al-Assad

Algerian President, Abdelmajid Tebboune, discussed developments in Syria on Monday with head of the Syrian regime, Bashar Al-Assad, Anadolu News Agency reports. An Algerian presidential statement said Al-Assad briefed the Algerian leader on the current situation in Syria. The two sides exchanged views on bilateral relations between the two countries, the statement said. Al-Assad thanked Algeria for its support to Damascus following the 6 February earthquakes that killed thousands in both Syria […]

4 April 2023

Local

Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to impact SA farmers

Agriculture Minister Thoko Didiza says farmers are feeling the brunt of high fertilizer prices because of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Russia invaded Ukraine more than a year ago, devastating both the agricultural and industrial sectors of the country. Both Russia and Ukraine are major producers of fertilizers. Didiza has been at Mandeni on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast, handing over fertilizers to emerging sugarcane and subsistence farmers. “So the small-scale sugar […]

4 April 2023

International

Arab states normalising ties with Syria should “get something” in return, US official says

Arab nations normalising relations with Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and his regime should try to "get something" out of it, a senior American official has said. Speaking in a digital briefing from the US Department of State's London International Media Hub, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf said that Washington has been having discussions with its allies in the Middle East about "their shift in policy" […]

2 April 2023

Local

Former Cape attorney slapped with 55-year jail term for 48 charges

A former Western Cape attorney and conveyancer has been slapped with a 55-year prison sentence after being found guilty on a series of charges ranging from fraud to money laundering and theft. The Bellville serious commercial crimes court sentenced 57-year-old Rugaya van der Schyff, 57 on Thursday. Western Cape NPA spokesperson Zinzi Hani said Van der Schyff was arrested for the second time on October 20 2022 on fraud and […]

2 April 2023

Moegammad Fasiegh

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