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Asya Andrabi, along with other Kashmiri prisoners of conscience, has been in detention for eight years without trial

Kouthar Sambo 27 January 2026

Amid ongoing aggression in Kashmir, with Indian troops occupying certain areas, Kashmiri leader Asya Andrabi, along with other Kashmiri prisoners of conscience, has been in detention for eight years without trial. Speaking to VOC News, Chairman of the South African Kashmir Action Group (SAKAG), Salman Khan, said that since 2019,

The City’s law enforcement agencies apprehended over 400 individuals last week

Kouthar Sambo 26 January 2026

The City’s law enforcement agencies apprehended over 400 individuals last week and imposed over 97,100 fines. The City’s JP Smith described the steep increase in the number of arrests as notable for enforcement agencies, while also noting the “payday phenomenon.” “Drunk driving arrests in the past week accounted for nearly

Civil society groups calls upon President Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene to protect the life of hunger striker Umer Khalid

Kouthar Sambo 26 January 2026

Healthcare Workers for Palestine (HCW4P) and Global South Against Xenophobia (GSAX), together with other civil society organisations, have issued a statement urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene to protect the life of hunger striker Umer Khalid. Khalid has been on a hunger strike for 14 consecutive days and, as of

Local reports alleges that Mosques and madrassahs in Kashmir are being “targeted”

Kouthar Sambo 16 January 2026

Recent reports indicate that the Kashmir government has requested all mosques to submit information regarding their imams. The move has raised concerns among local communities, who view it as a measure that unfairly targets mosques and innocent Kashmiris. Speaking to VOC News, Southeast Asia analyst and Kashmiri activist Salman Khan

UUCSA commissions a national survey of the Muslim community to better understand the challenges in the community

Kouthar Sambo 15 January 2026

The United Ulema Council of South Africa (UUCSA) has initiated a nationwide survey of the Muslim community to gain deeper insights into the realities, challenges, and aspirations of Muslims throughout the communities. Speaking to VOC News, Moulana Sulaiman Ravat, Deputy Secretary General of UUCSA, mentioned that the survey aims to

Two Zimbabwean male nationals were arrested for facilitating the illegal movement of 33 undocumented minors across the border

Kouthar Sambo 15 January 2026

Early reports indicate that 33 undocumented minors apprehended at the Beitbridge Border Post are now under the supervision of the Department of Social Development. The Border Management Authority (BMA) confirmed that the children, aged between four and 15, were discovered in a vehicle travelling from South Africa to Zimbabwe on

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he could bring Israel to the ICJ for implementing the law that targets the organisation

Kouthar Sambo 15 January 2026

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel could be brought before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) if it fails to revoke legislation targeting the UN Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) and does not restore confiscated assets and property. Speaking to VOC News, Ahmed

South African civil society groups demonstrate solidarity for Venezuela following the arrest of President Maduro and his spouse

Kouthar Sambo 14 January 2026

In response to the alleged kidnapping and detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Foreign Minister Celia Flores, several civil society groups are mobilising in solidarity with the people of Venezuela, Palestine and other communities affected by U.S. intervention. Community members in Gauteng are calling on civic, student, academic and

A 29-year-old male has a serious medical condition and was transported to the hospital following a drowning incident

Kouthar Sambo 14 January 2026

After receiving reports of a drowning in progress at Lientjiesklip, Wilderness Beach, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) and officials responded swiftly. Eyewitnesses reported two swimmers in distress: one reaching toward the rocks, the other caught in rip currents and swept further out to sea. A local surfer saw the

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