Led by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), the humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers (GOTG), and their partners, a group of 12 swimmers participated in a relay swim from Robben Island to Bloubergstrand to raise funds for humanitarian aid in Palestine. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show, the PSC’s Usuf
By Kouthar Sambo Following the dismissal of former Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool from his post in the United States, former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas has been appointed as South Africa’s new Special Envoy to the United States. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show, international relations expert and Mail & Guardian
Led by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) in partnership with the humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers (GOTG), a group of 12 swimmers will take part in a relay swim from Robben Island to Bloubergstrand on 27 April 2025 to raise funds for humanitarian aid in Palestine. Speaking on VOC’s
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
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
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,
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,
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 &
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
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.
