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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he could bring Israel to the ICJ for implementing the law that targets the organisation

Kouthar Sambo 15 January 2026

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel could be brought before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) if it fails to revoke legislation targeting the UN Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) and does not restore confiscated assets and property. Speaking to VOC News, Ahmed

South African civil society groups demonstrate solidarity for Venezuela following the arrest of President Maduro and his spouse

Kouthar Sambo 14 January 2026

In response to the alleged kidnapping and detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Foreign Minister Celia Flores, several civil society groups are mobilising in solidarity with the people of Venezuela, Palestine and other communities affected by U.S. intervention. Community members in Gauteng are calling on civic, student, academic and

A 29-year-old male has a serious medical condition and was transported to the hospital following a drowning incident

Kouthar Sambo 14 January 2026

After receiving reports of a drowning in progress at Lientjiesklip, Wilderness Beach, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) and officials responded swiftly. Eyewitnesses reported two swimmers in distress: one reaching toward the rocks, the other caught in rip currents and swept further out to sea. A local surfer saw the

The City has confirmed that two LEAP officers were arrested in Parow

Kouthar Sambo 14 January 2026

The City has confirmed that two Law Enforcement Advancement Programme (LEAP) officers were arrested in Parow after allegedly demanding a R3 000 bribe. According to reports, when the vehicle occupant was unable to pay the amount immediately, the officers allegedly arranged to collect the money at a later stage. “It

The struggle of hunger strikers in the UK persists as they pass the 60-day mark

Kouthar Sambo 13 January 2026

A Palestinian activist currently detained in a UK prison is experiencing worsening health conditions, including muscle spasms and respiratory difficulties, as her hunger strike surpasses 60 days. Prisoners for Palestine (P4P) reported that Heba Muraisi – detained for over a year due to her activism concerning Palestine – has completed

The Disaster Risk Management Centre confirms that the registration process has been completed following fire disaster

Kouthar Sambo 13 January 2026

The Disaster Risk Management Centre has confirmed that the registration process has been completed following fires that tore through multiple structures in the Dunoon area. “The final count stands at 632 structures destroyed, with 2 604 people affected,” said Disaster Risk Management Centre spokesperson Charlotte Powell. Powell added that Eskom,

A 24-year-old man drowns along the lagoon shoreline in Plettenberg Bay

Kouthar Sambo 12 January 2026

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) recently responded to a drowning incident involving a 24-year-old man along the lagoon shoreline in Plettenberg Bay. According to initial reports, bystanders recovered the man from underwater after several eyewitnesses raised the alarm. “The NSRI team, together with doctors and medics, responded to the

Gift of the Givers remains on standby to assist victims affected by fires

Kouthar Sambo 12 January 2026

After multiple structures were destroyed by fire in the Dunoon area, Gift of the Givers deployed teams to provide assistance to those affected by the disaster. Gift of the Givers provides relief to victims “We are encountering residents returning from the Eastern Cape with their luggage, only to discover that

Multiple structures alight in Site 5, Dunoon

Kouthar Sambo 9 January 2026

Following reports of multiple structures alight in Site 5, Dunoon, which broke out earlier this morning, the Fire and Rescue Service responded, supported by various City resources on the scene. “Helicopters are water-bombing the flames, which are being fanned by strong south-easterly winds. Public order policing resources have been deployed

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