By Kouthar Sambo Palestinian icon Yasser Arafat was renowned for nurturing a strong Palestinian political group internationally by establishing the Fatah Party while his brother Fathi Arafat headed the Palestinian Liberation Organisation, and focused on social support, providing support and healthcare for Palestinians – 20 years later the duo is
By Kouthar Sambo Following a raid by the City of Cape Town and police following a tip-off that revealed sausages being prepared in unsanitary conditions, two owners of Gubta Meats in Mfuleni in the Western Cape, together with four of their employees made their first appearance in court on Friday. Furthermore, the
By Kouthar Sambo As the world commemorates Palestinian journalists who have been killed, wounded, or kidnapped by Israel, the Government Media Office organized a solidarity vigil on Monday in Gaza. This comes after the Israeli occupation forces have killed over 180 journalists, injured over 390, and are currently detaining 40
By Kouthar Sambo Illegal miners allegedly trapped in mines in the North West are reportedly being starved. This follows allegations against the Vala Umgodi task teams, led by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), accusing them of blocking routes used to deliver
By Kouthar Sambo Sport, Arts, and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie stated he would use his ministerial salary on worthy causes. The statement followed his word to set up a foundation for missing Saldanha Bay schoolgirl Joshlin Smith. While the foundation has not been set up yet, McKenzie said he did
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
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
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
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
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.
