As European countries push for a vote this week to reimpose United Nations (UN) sanctions on Tehran over its nuclear program, reports have emerged that Iran may soon begin releasing information it claims to have obtained from a cache of Israeli nuclear secrets. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive, Professor Ahmed
By Daanyaal Matthews Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé is facing mounting pressure to resign as widespread protests erupt across the country. The unrest follows his recent swearing-in as “President of the Council of Ministers,” a newly created role with no term limits. Opposition parties have condemned the move as a
The South African government has voiced strong concern over the United States’ (US) decision to impose sanctions on four judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC), warning that such actions threaten the integrity and independence of international legal institutions. International Relations Minister spokesperson Chrispin Phiri said the move appears to
By Daanyaal Matthews U.S. President Donald Trump has come under heightened criticism following his decision to deploy 700 marines to Los Angeles in response to protests sparked by his controversial immigration policies. The deployment is notable not only for its rarity—marking the first time marines have been sent to the
“The massacre committed by the Zionist occupation forces this morning—targeting starving civilians with live fire as they attempted to obtain humanitarian aid from a distribution point in the ‘Netzarim Corridor’ area south of Gaza City—constitutes a horrific war crime and confirms the occupation’s adherence to a policy of systematic mass
By Kouthar Sambo Following the level two travel advisory issued on 27 May 2025, which urged U.S. citizens to exercise increased caution when visiting South Africa, the U.S. government has since updated its travel advisory. The revision comes shortly after President Cyril Ramaphosa’s meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump
The Palestinian resistance group Hamas has condemned Israel’s interception of the Madleen ship. The statement follows reports from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), which claimed the vessel was “attacked” by Israeli forces who “unlawfully boarded” the Madleen while it was attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Speaking on VOC’s
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Dr. Blade Nzimande has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to international collaboration during formal engagements with senior leadership at two prestigious Chinese institutions: the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and the Aerospace Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The Minister outlined the Department’s
By Rachel Mohamed Recent reports confirm that Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was among three individuals released from Israeli custody earlier this morning. The release follows the detention of the Madleen, a charity vessel carrying 12 activists, including Thunberg, who were attempting to deliver humanitarian aid by sea to the
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.
