A collective of civil society organisations, Social Intifada, has denounced the way Al-Majd Europe, an alleged Israeli-backed organisation that facilitated the evacuation of Palestinians, handled the arrival of 153 Palestinians in South Africa. “They were taken out of Gaza with no belongings, no support, and no understanding of where they
This weekend, G20 leaders will meet in Johannesburg to discuss a threefold agenda of global equality, solidarity, and sustainability issues crucial for the global South. Speaking to VOC News, development economist and political commentator Dr. Jason Motsyoka said diversity is no longer solely within U.S. jurisdiction. “South Africa has moved
Ahead of the G20 summit happening this upcoming weekend, on 22nd to 23rd November 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also attending, has faced significant backlash from activists and civil society organizations regarding India’s occupation of Jammu and Kashmir. The South Africa Kashmir Action Group (SAKAG), led by its Chairman
Women For Change South Africa, a prominent advocacy group opposing gender-based violence, has sparked a national movement that is transforming social media into purple to raise awareness of the ongoing suffering of GBV victims. Speaking to VOC News, renowned woman advocacy group, Callas Foundation, explained that the concept is a
“The exacerbating humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip necessitates urgent action to save civilians and bring in aid, tents, and mobile homes (caravans).” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement comes as videos go viral on social media, depicting displaced Palestinians in despair as their tents
After extended deliberations involving the humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers (GOTG), civil society groups, and the South African government, officials have decided to grant temporary refuge to some of the 160 Palestinians who had been stranded at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday, 13 November 2025. Gift of the
The humanitarian organization Gift of the Givers (GOTG) expresses gratitude to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation’s (DIRCO) Director General, Zane Dangor, and Minister Ronald Lamola for welcoming Palestinian refugees who landed in Johannesburg this morning with warmth. “This is in keeping with South Africa’s policy of standing with
“We extend our deepest congratulations to our steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. We also congratulate our successful and outstanding high school students (Tawjihi). They have achieved excellence, granted by Allah, despite harsh and horrific circumstances during the genocidal war on our people and beloved Gaza.” This is according
With South African pilgrims getting ready for Hajj 1447 (2026), a team from the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) is participating in the 5th Hajj Conference & Exhibition in Jeddah, organized by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Additionally, the event, lasting until November 12th, gathers global
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.
