Recent reports indicate that U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have publicly addressed a new peace agreement for Gaza. Hamas has stated that it is still evaluating the 20-point proposal, while Palestinian representatives contend that the plan disregards their rights and fails to address alleged Israeli
“The remarks by terrorist war Minister of Defense Israel Katz, in which he declared that anyone remaining inside Gaza City would be classified either as terrorist or terrorism-supporter, represent a blatant embodiment of arrogance and contempt for the international community and the principles of international and humanitarian law, as well
The Spanish newspaper El País, cited by Middle East Monitor, reported that the Spanish government continued to prohibit the sending of weapons and military gear to Israel on Monday, 19 September 2025, through its Rota and Morón bases located in the southwest. The reports referenced sources knowledgeable about the military
Iran has described the reinstatement of United Nations (UN) sanctions on its nuclear program as “unjustifiable.” The move follows the breakdown of negotiations with Western powers and recent Israeli and U.S. military actions targeting Iranian nuclear facilities. Speaking to VOC News, Iranian journalist Alireza Kamandi said that Iran has made
In celebration of Heritage Month, VOC News speaks with key figures about the establishment of Islam in the Cape and the vital role of Muslim education. In this segment, Sheikh Ismail Keraan shared his insights on the historical context of Muslim education in Cape Town and its development over time.
“This recognition is an important step in maintaining the rights of our Palestinian people to their land and holy sites, and to establishing their independent state with Jerusalem as its capital. It is a deserved outcome of our people’s struggle, steadfastness, and sacrifices on the path to liberation and return.”
“The U.S. administration’s use of the veto on Thursday, 18 September 2025, to block a United Nations (UN) draft resolution at the Security Council calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip represents blatant complicity and full partnership in the crime of genocide committed against Palestinians.” This is according to
“The horrific massacre committed by the criminal occupation army this evening, targeting innocent civilians near Al-Shifa Hospital during their forced displacement from Gaza City and leaving at least 15 people killed, constitutes a full-fledged war crime that exposes the brutality of this entity in attacking civilians even at moments of
An independent inquiry commissioned by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) was released on Tuesday, 16 September 2025. Based on four of the five genocidal acts from the 1948 Geneva Convention, the report finds Israel guilty of committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Israel has denounced the
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.
