By Kouthar Sambo “The Al-Qassam Brigades and the resistance were keen to respect the sanctity of the dead and the feelings of their families during the ceremony of handing over the bodies of the prisoners, even though the occupation army did not respect their lives while they were alive.” This
By Kouthar Sambo The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) said it plans to engage with the United States (US) government to clarify the misinformation regarding the Expropriation Act. DIRCO said US President Donald Trump’s executive order is dismissive of South Africa’s colonial and apartheid history. During an interview
By Kouthar Sambo China has placed counter-tariffs on United States (US) imports that came into effect on Monday, 10 February (2025). This comes after US President Donald Trump placed 10% levies on Chinese goods. So far, analysts have declared the situation a “trade war” stating that China has long prepared for this.
By Kouthar Sambo Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) member Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi confirmed he had formally resigned from the EFF. Ndlozi exited the party while allegations ran rampant that he left to join the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party. Meanwhile, members exiting the party have led critics and analysts questioning whether
By Kouthar Sambo “We reaffirm our categorical rejection of the statements by US President Donald Trump on the displacement of our people from the Gaza Strip under the pretext of reconstruction.” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, following the United States (US) President’s remarks regarding the displacement
By Kouthar Sambo The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU) has condemned misinformation about the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, including claims that it will collapse the private sector. Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on NHI preparations, the union insisted
By Kouthar Sambo President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday (6 February 2025) at Cape Town City Hall, emphasising investment in South Africa’s future and taking a stand against global pressures. Speaking on VOC’s Sunday Live show, Dr. Ongama Mtimka, a Political Analyst from
By Kouthar Sambo The Cape Town Ulama Board (CTUB) released a statement condemning the United States (US) President Donald Trump’s plans to capture Gaza. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show on Wednesday, Mufti Sayed Haroon Al Azhari, Head of CTUB, said the Almighty Allah (SWT) encourages the Muslim ummah (community)
By Kouthar Sambo “We condemn in the strongest terms the recent statements and actions of United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Their collaboration represents a dangerous escalation in the ongoing ethnic cleansing and genocidal campaign against the indigenous people of Palestine.” This is according to
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