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Palestinians in Gaza mourns the death of journalist Ahmad Mansour after a video went viral online, showing him being burned alive

Kouthar Sambo 11 April 2025

By Kouthar Sambo Palestinians in Gaza are mourning the death of journalist Ahmad Mansour after a horrific video went viral online, showing him being burned alive. This followed an Israeli airstrike on a tent designated for journalists in Khan Younis. The attack killed Mansour, an editor with the Palestine Today

The ANC National Working Committee opt to sever ties with the DA, in an effort to preserve the GNU

Kouthar Sambo 10 April 2025

By Kouthar Sambo Amid mounting opposition to the recently approved 0.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) increase proposed by the National Treasury, the ANC National Working Committee has opted not to sever ties with the DA, in an effort to preserve the Government of National Unity (GNU). Speaking on VOC’s PM

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC’s National Executive Committee will decide on the way forward on the GNU

Kouthar Sambo 8 April 2025

By Kouthar Sambo President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that the future of the Government of National Unity (GNU) will be determined by the African National Congress (ANC)’s National Executive Committee (NEC). His remarks come after the ANC successfully passed the national budget last Wednesday. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show,

Salt River residents launch a picket to express their dissatisfaction with the opening of a cannabis shop in the area

Kouthar Sambo 4 April 2025

By Kouthar Sambo Residents of Salt River launched a picket at the opening of a cannabis shop next to Royal Cafe on Albert Road . This comes as residents share sentiments of fighting off the scourge of drug abuse in the area. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show on Friday,

U.S. is warned to prepare for retaliation to its tariff hikes

Kouthar Sambo 3 April 2025

By Kouthar Sambo “U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing to restore America’s global economic dominance by ensuring manufacturing returns to the country. His approach involves penalizing the import of goods produced outside the U.S. that are bought by American consumers.” This is according to international relations expert and Mail &

Africa4Palestine: “Today, we also mourn the loss of 200 Palestinian children killed in Gaza”

Kouthar Sambo 21 March 2025

By Kouthar Sambo “On this Human Rights Day, South Africa solemnly commemorates the 65th anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre, a dark chapter in our history where the brutal Apartheid regime gunned down over 69 heroic activists, including more than 29 children. Their courage and sacrifice in the face of oppression

PSC: “Israeli forces massacred over 400 Palestinians in a single hour while they were sleeping”

Kouthar Sambo 20 March 2025

By Kouthar Sambo In a powerful demonstration of solidarity against the ongoing Israeli offensive in Gaza and the West Bank, Palestinian activists, political organizations, and civil society groups gathered outside National Parliament in Cape Town’s CBD on Thursday. Usuf Chikte from the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign, one of the guest speakers

The District Six Museum will conclude its Gaza Remains the Story exhibition

Kouthar Sambo 20 March 2025

By Kouthar The District Six Museum will conclude its Gaza Remains the Story exhibition on Friday, 21 March, marking Human Rights Day with a powerful closing event. The program, starting at 10:00, will feature a range of film screenings, art activations, and discussions. Speaking on VOC’s News Beat show on

Education expert on BELA Act: “There seems to be little room to contest the act in court”

Kouthar Sambo 20 March 2025

By Kouthar Sambo The Basic Education Laws Amendment Act 32 of 2024 (BELA Act) has faced strong opposition, yet no legal challenges have materialized. Education expert Dr. Solomon Chibaya suggests this may be due to the act’s solid constitutional foundation and built-in dispute-resolution mechanisms, which could have preempted litigation. Speaking

VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.

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