Reports indicate that Israeli occupation forces intercepted several vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla on Wednesday night, 1 October 2025. According to Guillaume de Bassompierre, press officer for the Thousand Madleens to Gaza, this action was expected due to Israel’s established record of disregarding international law. “This is tantamount to
By Rachel Mohamed Following the news that the Israeli military intercepted and boarded approximately 20 Gaza-bound aid ships from the Global Sumud Flotilla, several activists on board were detained. Among those detained are Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, Nelson Mandela’s grandson Mandla Mandela, Zukiswa Warner, and Reaaz Moola. According to
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a new reform system that will allow metro municipalities to access additional funds from the National Treasury upon meeting specific performance targets. The initiative forms part of a broader state budget reform aimed at reducing wasteful expenditure. Godongwana noted that, in the absence of tax
The Palestinian resistance group Hamas has denounced the attacks on and interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, describing the actions as “piracy and terrorism.” “The Zionist occupation navy’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, and the arrest of activists and journalists on board, constitutes a treacherous assault
Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald has cautioned against granting parole solely as a means to reduce overcrowding in South Africa’s prisons. Responding to a parliamentary question, Groenewald revealed concerning figures showing that more than 18,000 parolees reoffended over the past three years. Of these, 493 were accused of murder, while
With the cost of living soaring, raising a child has become increasingly difficult, particularly for young and impoverished mothers. Concerns are mounting on whether financial strain is contributing to a rise in baby abandonment, dumping, and neglect. In just one month, four babies have been abandoned in Cape Town, with
By Rachel Mohamed Condolences have been extended to the Mthethwa family following the tragic death of the South African Ambassador to France and former cabinet minister, Nathi Mthethwa. He reportedly died after falling or jumping from the 22nd floor of the Hyatt Hotel in Paris. The Department of International Relations
The human rights organisation Africa4Palestine has issued a statement commending the Sumud Flotilla, describing it as “a courageous mission of conscience.” “We warn the Israeli regime: do not jeopardize the safety of those aboard this humanitarian flotilla. The international community is watching. Any attempts to attack, detain, or endanger civilians
By Rachel Mohamed Following the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) findings into Tembisa Hospital, which uncovered coordinated syndicates responsible for looting over two billion rand, and the alleged involvement of Hangwani Morgan Maumela in the R1 billion catering tender at Northwest Hospital, Advocate Stephanie Fick, Executive Director of OUTA’s Accountability Division,
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.
