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UN adopts new peace plan for Gaza

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

US Skips G20 Handover as Summit Approaches in Johannesburg

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.

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

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

Trump’s G20 Boycott of South Africa Seen as Political Move, Says Former US Diplomat

Over the weekend, the United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump announced that no American officials would attend the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) summit in South Africa, claiming the decision was due to the country’s alleged mistreatment of white farmers. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has strongly

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.

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