The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is introducing sweeping reforms aimed at restoring confidence in refereeing, Video Assistant Referee (VAR) systems, and its judicial processes. The move follows a major credibility crisis after the Appeal Board controversially stripped Senegal of its Africa Cup of Nations title, a decision that is
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have confirmed an attack on Israel, stating that it marks their first operation since the start of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The group has signalled its readiness to escalate should hostilities against Iran and allied resistance factions intensify. The Houthis said the attack was in response
Organisers stated that more than eight million people took part in the “No Kings” demonstrations across the United States and in more than a dozen countries, protesting US President Donald Trump’s policies on immigration, the rising cost of living, and the war with Iran. On Saturday, a major rally in
Iran has asserted that there have been no talks or negotiations with the United States (US) since the conflict began. It previously stated that it has no interest in discussions with the US, particularly after US strikes on Iran during earlier negotiation efforts. Iran said its reluctance to engage in
The South African Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Coalition has called on the government to immediately halt coal exports to Israel, citing the country’s international legal obligations. The coalition argues that continued shipments contribute directly to Israel’s coal-powered electricity amid the ongoing aggression in Gaza. Speaking to VOC News, coalition
“For South Africa, there have been two official accreditation dates. The first was in the first week of February, while the second took place on Thursday, 19 March.” This is according to Moaaz Casoo, President of the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC). In an interview with VOC News,
Israel’s assassination of Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, will not deliver a crippling blow to Iran’s leadership, the foreign minister said. According to a report broadcast by Al Jazeera, following Tehran’s confirmation of Larijani’s death this morning, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the
Recent reports and videos have circulated widely online, showing violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, including the intimidation of Palestinians, the destruction of crops, and damage to property. Speaking to VOC News, journalist Osama Nazzal, who is based in the West Bank, said the settlers are backed by
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is pushing global oil prices above $100 per barrel (approximately R1 668), with further increases expected. North West University Business School economist and Extraordinary Professor at the University of the Western Cape, Professor Raymond Parsons, warns that South Africa’s heavy reliance on imported
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.
