By Kouthar Sambo South Africa reacted with a mix of concern and calls for strategic planning following United States (US) elect President Donald Trump’s threats to impose increased tariffs on BRICS nations due to de-dollarization. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show, BRICS expert Mika Kubayi said nations have already been
By Kouthar Sambo Opposition forces with the group Hay’et Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have seized control of large parts of Aleppo, one of Syria’s largest cities, after a recent surprise offensive. The move marks a new phase in Syria’s long-running civil war, which began in 2011 during the Arab Spring protests.
By Kouthar Sambo The United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on a bloc of nine nations if they were to create a rival currency to the US dollar. “The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar while we stand
By Kouthar Sambo “We demand the formation of an international committee to investigate the use of internationally prohibited weapons by the terrorist occupation army in the northern Gaza Strip that caused evaporation of bodies.” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas following the testimonies given by the residents
By Kouthar Sambo “We commend the pivotal role played by the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon, in support of the Gaza Strip and the Palestinian resistance, and the great sacrifices made by Hezbollah and its leadership, led by the late Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, and we appreciate the steadfastness of the
By Kouthar Sambo The Eswatini Financial Intelligence Unit (EFIU) conducted an investigation revealing how the kingdom’s authorities began secretly investigating suspicious payments amounting to tens of millions of rands between entities linked to two politically connected businessmen. The investigation delved into the relationship between Keenin Schofield, son-in-law of King Mswati
By Kouthar Sambo “Many displaced children, innocent civilians are among those injured in Israeli Defense Force (IDF) airstrikes.” This is according to the High Representative of the EU Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell. The statement comes during his visit to the Geitaoui Hospital in Beirut, where the innocent civilians in Lebanon
By Kouthar Sambo “The Israeli occupation army targets Kamal Adwan Hospital and its medical staff with destruction and killing acts constituting brutal and compounded war crimes. We call on the international community to uphold international law and protect medical teams.” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The
By Kouthar Sambo While South Africa leads the G20, President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the G20 leaders to speak up against the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza and work towards achieving a solution. “As the G20 collective, we need to add our voices to ensure that the carnage that is
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.
