By Rachel Mohamed The Islamic Republic of Iran has continued its aerial offensive against Israel in response to Israeli aggression towards Tehran. Iran launched its first retaliatory missile strikes against Israel following U.S. attacks on three Iranian nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Recent reports indicate that at least 11
At least 55,908 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s genocidal war since October 2023, the Health Ministry said on Saturday, Anadolu reports. A ministry statement said that 202 bodies were brought to hospitals in the last 48 hours, while 1,037 people were injured, taking the number of injuries to 131,138 in the
The Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has written to the Prime Minister Keir Starmer today warning him not to drag Britain into a direct military confrontation with Iran. Credible reports suggest that Washington has decided to join Israel’s attack with a bombing campaign starting this weekend under the false pretext
By Rachel Mohamed The Russia-Africa Summit is an annual event designed to strengthen ties between Russia and African nations—particularly significant at a time when the Russian Federation faces mounting international pressure over its actions in Ukraine. Speaking on VOC’s airwaves, Dr. Paul Kariuki, Director of the Democracy Development Programme at
The human rights NGO Africa4Palestine, alongside the South African chapter of the Anti‑Fascist International, has condemned recent Israeli attacks on Iran, describing them as violations of international law. In a joint statement, Africa4Palestine representative Ali Komape said the bombings constitute “blatant violations of international law and the United Nations Charter.”
Following an unprovoked attack on Iran by Israel, the Cape Town Ulama Board issued a statement, condemning the attacks on Iran. “We reiterate firm support for Iran and emphasize the importance of backing Iran’s efforts to dismantle Israel. We stand in solidarity with Iran as it endeavours to administer a
“We strongly condemn the American threats and reject the ongoing Zionist aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, which constitutes a blatant violation of international law and a direct threat to regional and global security and peace.” This statement was issued by the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, in response to
Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel’s capital, Tel Aviv, on Friday, 13 June 2025. The attack comes in retaliation for an earlier wave of Israeli airstrikes that same morning, which targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities and resulted in the deaths of several Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists. Amid
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated significantly as Israel intensified its air strikes on Iran’s capital, Tehran, on Tuesday, 17 June. This follows a surprise assault on the city just days earlier, raising fears of a potential full-scale war. The situation deteriorated further after former U.S. President Donald Trump
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.
