Following scores of Palestinians wounded and killed near a U.S.-backed aid centre in Gaza, United Nations (UN) Chief Antonio Guterres called for an independent investigation on Monday, 2 June 2025. According to Gaza’s Civil Defence agency, Israeli gunfire claimed the lives of at least 31 Palestinians and wounded 176 near
“The fascist occupation army’s destruction of the Noura Al-Kaabi Dialysis Center in the northern Gaza Strip governorate is a new crime in the systematic targeting and destruction of Gaza’s health sector.” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, in a statement condemning the ongoing Israeli military offensive that
By Kouthar Sambo Recent reports indicate that the Joshlin Smith trial is expected to conclude this week. This follows the conviction and sentencing of the missing girl’s mother, Kelly Smith, along with her two co-accused, who were found guilty of kidnapping and human trafficking. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show,
By Kouthar Sambo The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) has confirmed the arrest of 32-year-old Alexander Towne following a domestic-related homicide at a residence in Chantilly, Virginia, USA. Towne was taken into custody on the evening of Saturday, 24 May 2025, after allegedly assaulting and killing his wife, South African
By Kouthar Sambo The Western Cape’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector welcomes the retention of R10 billion in new funding. This increase will raise the daily ECD subsidy from R17 to R24 per child and expand access to services for 700,000 additional children under five years old. Speaking on VOC’s
By Kouthar Sambo The Western Cape government has proposed three mixed-use housing options for the Tafelberg site in Sea Point, blending market, affordable, and social units. With planning in the early stages and public consultations due in June 2026, housing activists say this could mark progress toward spatial justice in
By Kouthar Sambo Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presented the national budget on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, without implementing an increase to value-added tax (VAT). However, early reports indicate that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has expressed its readiness to take on the responsibility of closing the revenue gap in
By Kouthar Sambo Following the South African delegation’s visit to the White House in Washington on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, United States (US) President Donald Trump reiterated his claim—made in the presence of President Cyril Ramaphosa—that a “genocide” is being committed against the Afrikaner people in South Africa. Speaking on
By Kouthar Sambo Retired Judge and Legal Services Ombudsman Siraj Desai has confirmed that he will be monitoring the disciplinary proceedings involving Cape Town attorney Kaamilah Paulse. This follows a ruling by the Legal Practice Council Appeals Tribunal, which found prima facie (at first sight) evidence of professional misconduct by
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.
