By Kouthar Sambo U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to escalate Israeli military action after the Palestinian resistance group Hamas refused to release Israeli hostages, both dead and alive. Speaking to VOC News, Professor Ahmed Jazbhay, an executive member of the Media Review Network, described Trump’s approach as “classic cowboy
By Kouthar Sambo “The enemy has reneged on many of its obligations, which are fundamental rights for our people, and continues to evade the agreement, seeking American cover to resume the aggression against our people.” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement comes as Israel continues
By Kouthar Sambo In an effort to strengthen political cooperation at the bilateral, regional, continental, and global levels, President Cyril Ramaphosa met with President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique earlier this week at his official residence, Genadendal, in Cape Town. According to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), President
By Kouthar Sambo The Palestine solidarity human rights organisation Africa4Palestine said it is not surprised by the allegations from the South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) leveled against South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, stating that the “President lacked empathy by advocating for Palestinian rights amidst the ongoing genocide in
By Kouthar Sambo The Pretoria North Regional Court sentenced Devi Sarathamoney (69) to 10 years in prison on Tuesday, 4 March 2025, for perjury, theft, and fraud against the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). “Sarathamoney’s sentence serves as a warning to anyone fraudulently receiving grant money. She submitted false
By Kouthar Sambo The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) views the postponement of the national budget as a unique opportunity for transformative change. Marius Roodt, an IRR analyst and writer, spoke across the VOC airwaves, saying that in times of crisis, governments can reform the political realities. “We are at
By Kouthar Sambo While skill development drives personal and economic growth, many face the struggles of high costs and limited accessibility. Speaking across the VOC airwaves, Khalil Patel, a volunteer board member of Constellation 150 (C150), a youth-driven community empowerment organisation in South Africa, highlighted the importance of breaking down barriers
By Kouthar Sambo Elite artistic swimmers Jessica Hayes-Hill and Laura Strugnell were purportedly sent home unlawfully from the World Championships in Doha, Qatar, held from 2 to 18 February 2024. The event would have given them a chance to qualify for the Olympic Games. Events Leading Up to the Legal
By Kouthar Sambo As the budget speech draws closer, speculation continues to rise on what the Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana will share with South Africans. However, the reason behind the previously postponed budget speech seems unresolved as the African National Congress (ANC) still pushes for a VAT increase, with
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.
