“The massacre committed by the terrorist occupation army against starving civilians at an aid distribution point near the ‘Zikim’ area, the northern Gaza Strip—which left over 60 martyrs and dozens wounded—represents a further escalation in the brutal genocide, along with the deliberate use of aid and starvation for luring civilians
“The fascist occupation government’s weaponisation of starvation and denial of life’s necessities into Gaza, as a tool of its genocide that has been taking place over 21 months, constitutes one of the modern history’s worst crimes against innocent children and civilians.” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas,
Friday, 18 July, marks Nelson Mandela International Day, a time to reflect on his enduring legacy and his lifelong fight against apartheid in South Africa. As an anti-apartheid activist and former president, Mandela was also a vocal advocate for the Palestinian struggle and fought against various forms of oppression. In
Over 30 states from around the world gathered in Bogotá, Colombia, to halt Israel’s ongoing offensive in Gaza on 15 and 16 July. “The Bogotá conference will be remembered as a pivotal moment in history when states finally took a stand to do the right thing,” stated United Nations (UN)
“We strongly condemn the Zionist aggression against the Syrian Arab Republic, which has resulted in the killing of dozens of army soldiers, security forces, and innocent civilians.” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. This statement comes as Israeli occupation forces escalate their aggression against Syria. Hamas described
Early reports indicate that U.S. President Donald Trump announced new weapons for Ukraine on Monday, July 14, 2025. He also threatened sanctions on anyone purchasing Russian exports unless Russia agrees to a peace deal. In an interview with VOC News, international relations expert and Mail & Guardian columnist Donovan Williams
Deputy Police Minister Polly Boshielo stated that the Police Ministry believes the murder of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek involves more than one person. This announcement came during a media briefing on Monday, July 14, 2025, following the revelation that the victim’s mother, Tiffany Nicole Meek, is implicated in her son’s death.
In a bid to stabilise the national power supply, Eskom has confirmed it spent R5.26 billion on fuel for its fleet of Open-Cycle Gas Turbines (OCGTs) during the current financial year. The turbines generated 892.42 GWh of electricity—almost double the 485.39 GWh produced during the same period last year. Explaining
Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor has accused the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) of being complicit in the ongoing Israeli aggression against Palestinians, calling for the immediate shutdown of the foundation and the prosecution of former U.S. President Donald Trump. In a statement, the organization claimed that the GHF—allegedly backed by Israeli
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.
