Hamas’ military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, along with the resistance in the Gaza Strip, have confirmed that they are releasing the 20 living Israeli prisoners as part of the ceasefire agreement. “We emphasize the importance of the mediators’ work in compelling the Zionist enemy to implement its commitments under the
The Palestinian resistance group Hamas has reaffirmed its commitment to using all available capabilities and efforts to serve and provide relief to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Following the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, the spokesperson for Civil Defense in Gaza reported that nearly half a million displaced Palestinians
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed, to Him we shall return. The Voice of the Cape expresses deep sorrow at the passing of Moegamat Yusuf Fisher, widely regarded as a broadcasting legend. Shafiq Morton, a close friend, colleague, and VOC presenter and journalist, shared
“We bore witness to the brutality of the Zionist regime, even if it was just a glimpse.” This is according to the activist Dr. Fatima Hendricks, who arrived at the Cape Town International Airport on Thursday, as several civil society groups and pro-Palestine members eagerly awaited her arrival. Hendricks joined
Following extensive negotiations between the Palestinian resistance group Hamas and other Palestinian resistance factions regarding U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal in Sharm el-Sheikh, the resistance confirmed that an agreement has been reached to end the Israeli offensive on Gaza. The agreement stipulates the withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces from Gaza,
Despite experiencing one of the highest unemployment rates globally, South Africans spend more time online than any other population worldwide. The 2025 We Are Social and DataReportal Global Digital Report indicates that South Africans are online for approximately nine hours and 37 minutes each day, which significantly exceeds the global
Tanzanian law enforcement authorities have issued warnings regarding the use of social media to spread misinformation following the circulation of a viral video in which an alleged military officer criticizes the government. This incident occurred three weeks prior to the general elections. Claiming to be “Capt Tesha” from the Air
Hamas and Israeli delegations, alongside international mediators, met in Egypt on Monday, 6 October 2025, as U.S. President Donald Trump urged negotiators to “act quickly” to resolve the nearly two-year-long humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Hamas stated that its delegation is led by Khalil al-Hayya, head of the group’s
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
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.
