“We deeply value the widespread global movement and the massive popular demonstrations that have taken place across Arab and Islamic countries, as well as in Western, Asian, and American cities and capitals denouncing and rejecting the crimes and genocidal war being waged against our Palestinian people and expressing solidarity with
Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 at his Vatican residence on Monday. The pontiff suffered from pneumonia after years of respiratory illness and had returned home from the hospital just weeks ago. He was appointed cardinal by Pope John Paul the Second in 2001 and as Pope
“By an Order dated 14 April 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has extended the time-limit for the filing of the Counter-Memorial of Israel to 12 January 2026 in the case.” This is based on a statement from the ICJ last week, which announced an extension for Israel to
The Palestinian resistance group Hamas reported that over 150 scholars, academics, university professors, and researchers were executed following escalated Israeli tension in the Gaza Strip. According to the resistance, over 820 Mosques were completely destroyed, over 160 Mosques were severely damaged and in need of restoration, and 19 cemeteries were
By Kouthar Sambo Following residents raising alarms over long queues, medicine stockouts, and understaffing, Deputy Health Minister Joe Phaahla and Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko toured the Olivenhoutbosch Clinic on Tuesday. This comes as officials admit that resources are stretched thin, with migrant care being a major strain on the
Led by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) in partnership with the humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers (GOTG), a group of 12 swimmers will take part in a relay swim from Robben Island to Bloubergstrand on 27 April 2025 to raise funds for humanitarian aid in Palestine. Speaking on VOC’s
Amid heightened tensions in the Gaza Strip, Israel launched airstrikes that destroyed part of Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital, further crippling Gaza’s already devastated medical infrastructure. The Israeli regime claimed, without providing evidence, that the hospital was being used as a Hamas command center and stated that a 20-minute evacuation warning had
By Kouthar Sambo President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for countries affected by increased U.S. trade duties, amid the ongoing trade war with China. This comes after Trump raised tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%, accusing Beijing of showing a “lack of respect” following its decision
By Kouthar Sambo President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday welcomed the national policing summit held in Kempton Park, acknowledging that despite increased budgets, the police service continues to face serious resource constraints. He expressed support for technology-driven initiatives aimed at addressing these shortfalls. One such initiative includes the digitisation of 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.
