International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has confirmed the safe arrival of the Global Sumud Flotilla activists in Jordan. South African Ambassador Tselane Mokuena was on hand to receive the delegation on behalf of the country. Minister Lamola expressed the government’s gratitude to all stakeholders who contributed to the
To mark the second anniversary of the ongoing genocide on 7 October 2025, various civil society organizations and pro-Palestinian groups have organized a series of commemorative activities for 7 October 2023. Speaking to VOC News, Uzair Mohamed, Director of Cape Town Intifada, outlined the latest programs and event lineups. Podcast
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) will host activities across provinces on Tuesday to mark the International Day of Decent Work. Spokesperson Zanele Sabela said that, over its 40-year history, the federation has focused on advancing and protecting workers’ rights to improve their working and living conditions. She
By Rachel Mohamed The illegal abduction of South African activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla, including Mandla Mandela and Dr Fatima Hendricks, has raised serious concerns over Israel’s blockade of Gaza and breaches of international law. This comes as Israel reportedly accepted Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza, while
The Palestinian resistance group Hamas condemned the report detailing the activities of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which recounted the inhumane treatment allegedly suffered by participants at the hands of Israeli occupation forces. According to the group, these actions included insults, abuse, and deprivation of basic human rights during and after
Three staff members from humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers endured a harrowing 40-minute hijacking ordeal in Khayelitsha, when armed men forced them into a vehicle and stole the organisation’s branded van on Friday evening. The team, comprising a male driver and two female colleagues, were safely recovered after the
Three opposition parties, Build One South Africa, Rise Mzansi, and the GOOD Party, have officially merged to form a new political movement, Unite for Change. The announcement was made in Johannesburg on Sunday, with the new party confirming its intention to contest the 2026 local government elections. While current councillors,
Over the past few months, a growing number of companies across multiple industries have announced plans to cut thousands of jobs in South Africa, delivering yet another blow to an economy already grappling with high unemployment and sluggish growth. This ongoing wave of retrenchments threatens to further stall the country’s
As gun violence continues to plague the Cape Flats, two men were shot and killed, and a seven-year-old child was wounded in a suspected gang-related shooting in Delft on Sunday morning. SAPS spokesperson Captain FC Van Wyk said both victims were sitting and drinking when unidentified gunmen opened fire. “Delft
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