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Social Intifada demands an investigation into Al Majd Europe for aiding Palestinians in evacuation under the pretense of compassion

Kouthar Sambo 18 November 2025

Following extensive deliberations between civil society groups and South African authorities, Social Intifada’s Khalid Vawda said they have called for an investigation into Al-Majd Europe, an organisation that facilitated the arrival of over 150 Palestinians in South Africa last week. Speaking to VOC News, Vawda said upon further research, he

Social Intifada denounces the way Al-Majd Europe facilitated the evacuation of Palestinians

Kouthar Sambo 18 November 2025

A collective of civil society organisations, Social Intifada, has denounced the way Al-Majd Europe, an alleged Israeli-backed organisation that facilitated the evacuation of Palestinians, handled the arrival of 153 Palestinians in South Africa. “They were taken out of Gaza with no belongings, no support, and no understanding of where they

G20 Leaders will meet in Johannesburg to discuss the agenda – global equality, solidarity, and sustainability

Kouthar Sambo 18 November 2025

This weekend, G20 leaders will meet in Johannesburg to discuss a threefold agenda of global equality, solidarity, and sustainability issues crucial for the global South. Speaking to VOC News, development economist and political commentator Dr. Jason Motsyoka said diversity is no longer solely within U.S. jurisdiction. “South Africa has moved

UN adopts new peace plan for Gaza

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 18 November 2025

The United Nations Security Council has adopted a US-sponsored resolution endorsing a new Gaza peace plan, which includes establishing a temporary international force in the enclave. Thirteen countries supported the measure, while China and Russia abstained. The resolution is widely viewed as an attempt to bolster international legitimacy for President

India’s Narendra Modi faces significant backlash from activists due to the Indian occupation in Kashmir under Modi’s rule

Kouthar Sambo 17 November 2025

Ahead of the G20 summit happening this upcoming weekend, on 22nd to 23rd November 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also attending, has faced significant backlash from activists and civil society organizations regarding India’s occupation of Jammu and Kashmir. The South Africa Kashmir Action Group (SAKAG), led by its Chairman

US Skips G20 Handover as Summit Approaches in Johannesburg

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 17 November 2025

South Africa’s G20 Sous-Sherpa, Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, has confirmed that the government will not travel to the United States for the traditional handover of the G20 Presidency. This follows news that the US will not send a delegation to the G20 Summit scheduled to take place in Johannesburg this weekend.

Questions Grow Over Mysterious Al-Majd Organisation Behind Arrival of 150 Palestinians in South Africa

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 17 November 2025

A little-known organisation calling itself Al-Majd, reportedly based in Israel and operating through an AI-generated website, is facing intense scrutiny after facilitating the travel of more than 150 Palestinians who arrived in South Africa last week on one-way tickets. While the group claims to be a relief organisation, experts say

The Gift of the Givers claims that the Department of Home Affairs was delaying the asylum process for Palestinians in South Africa

Kouthar Sambo 14 November 2025

After extended deliberations involving the humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers (GOTG), civil society groups, and the South African government, officials have decided to grant temporary refuge to some of the 160 Palestinians who had been stranded at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday, 13 November 2025. Gift of the

Gift of the Givers expresses gratitude to DIRCO’s Director General, Zane Dangor, and Minister Ronald Lamola for welcoming Palestinian refugees

Kouthar Sambo 13 November 2025

The humanitarian organization Gift of the Givers (GOTG) expresses gratitude to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation’s (DIRCO) Director General, Zane Dangor, and Minister Ronald Lamola for welcoming Palestinian refugees who landed in Johannesburg this morning with warmth. “This is in keeping with South Africa’s policy of standing with

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